There is growing concern about state attorneys general engaging in politically motivated investigations of nonprofit organizations. Attorneys general should enforce the law impartially and not target organizations because they are engaged in lawful speech or conduct with which authorities simply disagree.

In September 2024, the Georgian Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) issued decisions designating the status of a “person with a declared electoral goal” to two prominent, pro-EU civil society organizations (CSOs), a designation that effectively reclassifies CSOs as similar to political parties, and imposes restrictions on the activities of and funding opportunities available to CSOs.

ICNL has partnered with Advocacy Assembly to create a free online course focused on digital rights.

This Brief highlights the key novelties in the law that affect subjects of SE and touches on the additional legal reforms necessary to make the Law on SE fully implementable and impactful.

ICNL helps civil society organizations operating in exile to navigate and comply with legal obligations in their countries of refuge so they can continue to pursue their missions.

As technology becomes more embedded
in our daily lives, the amount of personally identifiable data – including our names, addresses, birthdates, and identification numbers – that we share has increased exponentially.

ICNL tracks legislative proposals that would limit the right to protest in the US, alerts partners about these initiatives, and provides nonpartisan analysis of legal issues affecting the freedom of assembly.

As governments continue to restrict civic space, ICNL remains committed to building the resilience of civil society groups and safeguarding their right to access resources.

Guaranteeing fundamental rights in the digital environment is currently a crucial challenge for societies. In the Central American Subregion, the situation is particularly complex.

The Secretary of State’s Human Rights Defender Award recognizes Aida Dzhumanazarova for demonstrating leadership and courage promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms around the world.