The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DoMFA) requires that the anti-terror clause is implemented by all partners in a CISU funded intervention. The clause stipulates that if the grantee discovers that it is connected in any way to a group or person involved in terrorism, CISU and the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) must be informed right away.
The Grantee also need to explain how and why this connection happened. The Grantee promises to do everything reasonable to make sure that no money or resources from the project end up benefiting someone or a group that is under restrictions or sanctions by the United Nations (UN) or the European Union (EU). If the clause is not followed, the agreement can be ended immediately.
The anti-terror clause reflects the commitment to prevent any association with terrorism and to comply with international sanctions. It emphasizes the seriousness of such matters, with termination of the agreement and the return of funds being the consequences for any breach of these obligations.
The text in the clause looks long and complicated. Here we introduce an overview of the key points:
- Reporting Requirement: The Grantee is obligated to inform CISU and the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) immediately if, during the implementation of the project/program, they discover any link with any organization or individual associated with terrorism. They are also required to provide an explanation for such a link, specifying whether it occurred knowingly, voluntarily, accidentally, unintentionally, incidentally, or by force.
- Prevention of Transactional Benefits: The Grantee, along with its implementing partners (including contractors, sub-contractors, and sub-grantees), agrees to take all reasonable steps to ensure that no transaction related to the project/program will directly or indirectly benefit a person, group, or entity that is subject to restrictive measures (sanctions) imposed by the United Nations (UN) or the European Union (EU).
- Consequences of Violation: Any violation of this clause is grounds for the immediate termination of the Agreement.
What does it mean?
"person, group or entity subject to restrictive measures (sanctions) by the UN or the EU"
The phrase above refers to individuals, organizations, or entities that have been officially targeted and subjected to limitations or penalties by either the United Nations (UN) or the European Union (EU).
"Restrictive measures" commonly include sanctions, which can take various forms such as financial restrictions, travel bans, arms embargoes, and other measures intended to influence the behavior of the targeted entities or individuals. These measures are typically imposed by international bodies like the UN or regional entities like the EU in response to actions or behaviors that are considered harmful or contrary to international law, peace, or stability.
In the context of the anti-terror clause, it means that the Grantee and its partners must take steps to ensure that no transactions related to the project/program benefit individuals, groups, or entities that are under sanctions imposed by the UN or the EU. This underscores the commitment to adhere to international regulations and prevent any support or contribution to entities involved in activities that have led to sanctions.
Anti-terror: What should your organisation do?
You must have an anti-terror policy and written procedures for how the organisation adhere to the anti-terror regime. The document mist be signed and dated. The key point is that you and your partners always screen new partners, suppliers and other third parties against the UN and the EU list, which you will find on the following links:
