News & Announcements

Development Impacts of Civic Space Restrictions

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ICNL commissioned two studies to examine the relationship between civil society contributions and the SDGs.

U.S. Current Trend: State Attorney General Investigations Targeting Nonprofits

There is growing concern about state attorneys general engaging in politically motivated investigations of nonprofit organizati…

Analysis

Anti-Corruption Bureau in Georgia: Policies and Practice Affecting Civil Society

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In September 2024, the Georgian Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) issued decisions designating the status of a “person with a declar…

Report

The Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on Social Entrepreneurship

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This Brief highlights the key novelties in the law that affect subjects of SE and touches on the additional legal reforms neces…

Features

Building the Resilience of Civil Society in Exile

ICNL helps civil society organizations operating in exile to navigate and comply with legal obligations in their countries of r…

Features

Bolstering Data Protection in Africa

As technology becomes more embedded in our daily lives, the amount of personally identifiable data – including our names, addre…

Features

Preserving Freedom of Assembly in the US

ICNL tracks legislative proposals that would limit the right to protest in the US, alerts partners about these initiatives, and…

Features

Safeguarding Civil Society’s Access to Resources

As governments continue to restrict civic space, ICNL remains committed to building the resilience of civil society groups and …

Analysis

Digital Rights in Central America

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Guaranteeing fundamental rights in the digital environment is currently a crucial challenge for societies. In the Central Ameri…

AnnouncementIn the News

ICNL’s Aida Dzhumanazarova Receives Human Rights Award

The Secretary of State’s Human Rights Defender Award recognizes Aida Dzhumanazarova for demonstrating leadership and courage pr…

Analysis

Bangladesh’s Cyber Security Act

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The purpose of this handbook is to provide an overview of the Cyber Security Act 2023 and its key provisions, as well as its ap…

Analysis

Manual on the Entrepreneurial Activity of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the Kyrgyz Republic

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ICNL’s manual addresses the right of various types of Kyrgyz CSOs to carry out entrepreneurial activity while also providing pr…

Analysis

7 Things to Know About Thailand’s Proposed Act on Associations and Foundations

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ICNL outlines seven key concerns with Thailand’s proposed act on associations and foundations and the controlling approach to t…

Analysis

New Assessment Outlines Steps to Increase Financial Sustainability of Moldovan Civil Society

In recent years, civil society organizations (CSOs) in Moldova have witnessed several improvements to the legal environment. Ho…

Analysis

Amendment to the Implementing Regulation to the Law of Georgia on Transparency of Foreign Influence

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This Brief provides an overview of the changes to the Implementing Regulation, specifically regarding the requirements for comp…

Toolkit

A Toolkit for National Human Rights Institutions

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The goal of this Toolkit is to provide National Human Rights Institutes (NHRIs) in Africa with practical information that will …

Analysis

Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Findings

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Although India achieved a high level of technical compliance overall, FATF notes that India needs to better comply with FATF Re…

Analysis

Analysis of the Implementing Regulations to the Kyrgyz Republic Law on Foreign Representatives

This analysis reviews the Implementing Regulations to the Law on Foreign Representatives, adopted by the Cabinet of Ministers o…

Analysis

Implications of the Implementing Regulation to the Law of Georgia on Transparency of Foreign Influence

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This overview provides interpretations and analysis of the requirements in the Regulation to help NNLEs better understand the r…

Report

State Domestic Terrorism Laws in the United States

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This report draws on a first of its kind ICNL database of state domestic terrorism statutes to warn about the chilling impact t…

Report

Safeguarding Civic Space During Public Emergencies

On August 21, 2024, the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) and FORUM-ASIA, with logistical support from the Asi…

Report

Balancing Rights and Civic Freedoms with Effective Pandemic Governance

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This report explores the response to the Covid-19 pandemic in Aotearoa New Zealand – balancing of rights and general protectio…

Analysis

Review of the Implementing Regulation to the Law of Georgia on Transparency of Foreign Influence

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On August 1, 2024, the Ministry of Justice of Georgia (MoJ) adopted the “Rule for Registration, Financial Declaration Submissio…

Tools

Learning Series: Access to Resources in Latin America and the Caribbean

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This series of videos, featuring civil society representatives, academics, and government officials from across Latin America a…