IASC Policy Paper, Considerations on Screening/Vetting Persons in Need of Humanitarian Assistance in Counter-Terrorism/Sanctions Contexts

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The IASC Operational Policy and Advocacy Group endorsed the IASC Policy Paper, Considerations on Screening/Vetting Persons in Need of Humanitarian Assistance in Counter-Terrorism/Sanctions Contexts.

This Policy Paper was initiated under the Result Group that morphed into IASC Task Force 3 in 2021; its finalization one of the activities in the work plan of the Task Force, as endorsed by the IASC, and relates to the following OPAG-defined priority area of work: Developing key messages in support of IASC Principals in undertaking targeted advocacy with donors and Members States to mitigate the impact of counter-terrorism legislation and sanctions on humanitarian action in select humanitarian operations.