Overcoming Intolerance and Extremism

The proliferation of violent extremist groups presents a major threat to the enjoyment of human rights and security of individuals around the world

From Syria and Iraq, where women are being enslaved, to Nigeria and Pakistan, where extremist organizations have launched an assault on freedom of expression, non-state actors are increasingly responsible for human rights violations. This poses a major challenge to the international human rights infrastructure, which was built around holding governments accountable for human rights abuses. HRI produced a pioneering report through its high-level Commission on Countering Violent Extremism that offered strategies to undermine extremist ideologies and reduce their appeal to youth around the world. Building on this critical effort, HRI uses its convening power to build support for the Commission’s recommendations and conduct research on human rights-centered approaches to preventing and countering violent extremism. Moreover, HRI is leading the way in thinking about how to apply atrocity prevention and transitional justice tools to deal with a wide range of threats from state and non-state actors.
 

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Turning Point: A New Comprehensive Strategy for Countering Violent Extremism

Please join the CSIS Human Rights Initiative for the public launch of Turning Point, the groundbreaking report from the CSIS Commission on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE), which calls for a new comprehensive strategy to address the global scourge of violent extremism in the United States and abroad.

Event — November 15, 2016

CSIS Commission on Countering Violent Extremism

The CSIS Commission on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) will play a unique role in shaping a national debate on CVE policies and approaches, concentrating on how to better counter extremist ideologies and reduce their appeal around the world.

Event — February 23, 2016

Human Rights Challenges in Europe: The Refugee Crisis and War in Ukraine

The Human Rights Initiative is pleased to host the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Dr. Nils Muižnieks, for a keynote address and armchair discussion on the European refugee crisis, conflict in Ukraine, and other human rights challenges facing Europe.

Event — October 20, 2015