A/HRC/RES/34/8
Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights,
Mindful that terrorism may destabilize Governments, undermine societies,
jeopardize peace and security and threaten economic and social development, all of which
have serious implications for the enjoyment of human rights by all,
Reaffirming that States, under international human rights law, have a due diligence
obligation to protect individuals under their jurisdiction from acts of terrorism, to take
effective counter-terrorism measures and to investigate and prosecute those responsible for
carrying out such acts, and emphasizing the importance of ensuring that counter-terrorism
laws and practices are human rights-compliant,
Recognizing that counter-terrorism measures and the protection of human rights are
complementary and mutually reinforcing, and must be pursued together as part of the duty
of States to protect individuals within their jurisdiction,
Reaffirming the fundamental importance of respecting all human rights and
fundamental freedoms and the rule of law,
Reiterating that all States have an obligation to promote and protect all human rights
and fundamental freedoms and to ensure effective implementation of their obligations
under international human rights law and international humanitarian law, as applicable,
Recognizing that countering terrorism requires a comprehensive approach and a
multidimensional strategy to tackle the underlying factors that give rise to terrorism,
Renewing its unwavering commitment to strengthening international cooperation to
prevent and combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,
Taking note with appreciation of the report of the United Nations High
Commissioner for Human Rights on the negative effects of terrorism on the enjoyment of
all human rights and fundamental freedoms submitted to the Human Rights Council at its
thirty-fourth session,2
Recognizing that international cooperation and any measures taken by Member
States to prevent and combat terrorism must comply fully with their obligations under
international law, including the Charter, in particular the purposes and principles thereof,
and other relevant international conventions and protocols, international human rights law
and international humanitarian law, as applicable,
Emphasizing that mutual respect, tolerance and dialogue among civilizations and the
enhancement of interfaith and intercultural understanding are among the most important
elements in promoting cooperation and success in preventing and combating terrorism, and
welcoming the various initiatives to this end,
Reaffirming its strongest condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and
manifestations, committed by whomever, wherever and for whatever purposes, and
emphasizing that terrorism cannot and should not be associated with any religion,
nationality or civilization,
Acknowledging the important contribution of measures taken at all levels against
terrorism, consistent with international law, to the functioning of democratic institutions
and the maintenance of peace and security and thereby to the full enjoyment of human
rights, and the need to continue the fight against terrorism, while promoting and respecting
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