FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2016 Contact: media@counterextremism.com  CEP Applauds Secretary Kerry for Declaration of ISIS Genocide Following is a statement from the Counter Extremism Project on ISIS and genocide “CEP applauds Secretary of State John Kerry’s declaration today that the Islamic State (ISIS) is responsible for genocide against groups in areas under its control, including Yezidis, Christians, and Shia Muslims. We hope today’s announcement is followed by a heightened level of concern and translates into sustained and concentrated action to stop a continuing human catastrophe. CEP has been clear since its inception about the threat to peaceful co-existence, tolerance, and human rights that ISIS represents.” For requests for interviews, please contact CEP at media@counterextremism.com.  About The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) is a not-for-profit, non-partisan, international policy organization formed to combat the growing threat from extremist ideology. Led by a renowned group of former world leaders and former diplomats, CEP combats extremism by pressuring financial support networks, countering the narrative of extremists and their online recruitment, and advocating for strong laws, policies and regulations.