A/HRC/30/64 only serve to foster a sense of injustice; they can have a corrosive effect on the legitimacy of a State in the eyes of the people and undermine all the pillars of the Strategy. 53. In terms of the practical application of human rights principles, the panellists referred to the existing guidance relating to the implementation of counter-terrorism measures in a manner that complies with human rights, including the collection of best practices compiled by the previous Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, Martin Scheinin. The panellists also noted the need for strengthened cooperation between States, international organizations and civil society to assist in finding human rights-compliant solutions to challenging issues, such as responding to threats posed by foreign fighters. 54. Finally, the panellists highlighted the importance of ensuring and fulfilling the rights of victims of terrorism. Victims of terrorism need to be given access to information and to have a real voice in society. While having a voice is their right, it could also be an integral part of a preventive strategy, whereby victims provide a compelling counter-narrative of the horrific and destructive impact of terrorism on people’s lives. 55. Recent developments have brought to the fore the issue of conditions conducive to terrorism, which is the focus of the first pillar of the Strategy and closely linked to the issue of respect for human rights while countering terrorism. While there was remarkable consensus on what constituted conditions conducive to terrorism at the time that the Strategy was developed, insufficient action on that point has been taken. Therefore, the emphasis on preventing and countering violent extremism, including through the Secretary-General’s forthcoming plan of action on the issue, is much needed. 13

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