Citizens International has been conceived as a global initiative to foster awareness, activism and advocacy on issues that are central to the stability and wellbeing of humanity at the beginning of the 21st century. As an independent, non-partisan, non-government and non-profit network, Citizens International is concerned that in the aftermath of 9/11 and the so-called ‘war on terror’, which has b
ecome a war without end, the world is today more unstable, divided and volatile. Citizens International believes that irrespective of race and religion, the interest of humanity are undermined by a reversion to military might to resolves issues and that the international order must rest on the rule of law, based on the United Nations Charter and principles of international law. Doctrines of pre-emption, theories of ‘clash of civilizations’ and unilateralism through use of force demand that all those committed to a just and peaceful world join hands to resist and reject this dangerous agenda. Citizens International feels that since universal values like democracy, rule of law and human rights are indivisible, it is imperative that Muslim who are the main victims of the ‘war of terror’ also concurrently promote and protect these norms in their own countries so that their citizen are able to live without fear in an environment of freedom and dignity.
