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Д. А. Крячков
UNIT VII
endorsed the protection of human rights as an integral component of any effective counter-ter-
rorism policy, and I welcome the attention the Council has devoted to this topic.
Several States — including those that have been victimized by terrorism — are eager to imple-
ment their obligations under the counter-terrorism frameworks but lack the resources and other 
capacities to do so. Capacity-building is therefore a priority for the United Nations. 
I would also like to stress the importance of supporting victims of terrorism. It will be recalled 
that two years ago we held a very moving seminar here at Headquarters at which many victims of 
terrorism spoke about their experiences. On 8 October, again here at the United Nations, we will 
screen Killing in the Name, a documentary that not only highlights the plight of terrorism’s victims 
but also, we hope, will help empower them and others towards greater levels of engagement in 
bringing an end to such crimes. 
With respect to the Security Council itself, I welcome the enhanced coordination between the 
Council’s subsidiary organs and partner entities in the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task 
Force. All of us should broaden engagement with bodies that deal with measures listed under pil-
lar 1 of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, such as the Alliance of Civilizations. 
The Alliance is a central part of the United Nations response to extremism and intolerance, and 
a necessary voice of moderation to counter the incitement and hatred that are such prominent 
parts of terrorism’s playbook.
No cause or grievance can justify terrorism. Let me stress again the determination of the United 
Nations to rise to a global, cross-border challenge that seeks to do such harm to us all.
READING 2
Read the text in detail to find out what the author thinks about the roots of 
terrorism.