UN Security Council
1963

or attempts to participate in the financing, planning, preparation or commission of terrorist acts or provides safe havens, Recognizing that development, peace and security, and human rights are interlinked and mutually reinforcing, and underlining the international effort to eradicate poverty and promote sustained economic growth, sustainable development and global prosperity for all, Emphasizing that continuing international efforts to enhance dialogue and broaden understanding among civilizations in an effort to prevent the indiscriminate targeting of different religions and cultures, can help counter the forces that fuel polarization and extremism, and will contribute to strengthening the international fight against terrorism, and, in this respect, appreciating the positive role of the Alliance of Civilizations and other similar initiatives, Reaffirming that Member States must ensure that any measures taken to combat terrorism comply with all their obligations under international law, in particular international human rights, refugee, and humanitarian law, Reaffirming its call upon all States to become party to the international counter-terrorism conventions and protocols as soon as possible, whether or not they 2 10-70223 S/RES/1963 (2010)