Proposed Solutions

Power Point of Proposed Policy Reforms

This power point reviews the Charity and Security Networks' proposed model policies for national security laws applied to charities, aid, development and other nonprofit organizations. To view it, click on the file attachment below. It will make a download box in the lower left corner of your screen. Click on it to open.

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Proposed Secretary of State Exemption from Material Support Ban for Peacebuilding Activities

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Model Policies for Fair Procedures for Listing and Delisting U.S. Charities

After summarizing current law on how U.S. charities may be shut down for supporting terrorism and citing problems with the lack of due process for charities to defend themselves, this article presents the rationale for a new approach and specific reforms that can bring the system into compliance with constitutional standards.

USIP Report: Reform Listing Procedures to Turn Groups Away From Violence

A May 2010 report from U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) calls for reforming national security policies to allow for international engagement with armed groups listed as terrorists for peacemaking purposes. Mediating Peace with Proscribed Armed Groups says reforms such as increasing transparency during the listing process could help conflict mediation groups find peaceful means of turning an armed group away from violence. The report recommends reforming the listing process to better reflect the fluid nature of geopolitics with incentives for groups to become delisted.

Proposals from Muslim Advocates

In 2008 Muslim Advocates, the charitable arm of the National Association of Muslim Lawyers, published a list of proposed reforms.

Constitution Project Reform Recommendations to Obama Transition Team: Change Security Laws Impacting Charities and Foundations

A joint effort by civil liberties, human rights and nonprofit sector organizations coordinated by the Constitution Project has published its Liberty and Security Recommendations for the Next Administration and Congress.

Charity and Security Network 2008 Reform Proposals

The following proposals that would allow legitimate charitable work to be completed were submitted to the Obama transition team in late 2008:

Principles and Procedures for Release of Frozen Funds for Charitable Purposes

Proposed to Dept. of the Treasury Jan. 15, 2008

Council on Foundations, Grantmakers Without Borders, Muslim Advocates, Muslim Public Affairs Council, OMB Watch