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Guide to Legal Obligations for Non-Profit Organizations in Costa Rica

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These tools help nonprofit organizations in Costa Rica understand and meet their legal obligations under the country’s current …

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Countering Authoritarianism in Asia During COVID-19: Findings & Resources

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From 2020 to 2024, ICNL worked with FORUM-ASIA, Media Defence and over a dozen local civil society organizations to address aut…

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Guidelines for Activists Relocating to the Czech Republic

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This three-part Guide, developed by Clifford Chance LLP, is designed to help democratic exiles, with special reference to Russi…

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Practical Guide to Zimbabwe’s PVO Act (2025 Amendments)

This practical guide helps civil society organizations in Zimbabwe navigate recent changes to the Private Voluntary Organizatio…

Analysis

Georgia: Amendments to the Law on Grants

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This ICNL brief analyzes key provisions in a proposed amendment to Georgia’s Law on Grants.

Analysis

Georgia: The Foreign Agents Registration Act

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This ICNL brief highlights key differences between the Georgian FARA and the US FARA and Georgia’s international law obligation…

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Can a US (or UK) charity have a foreign charity as its sole member?

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In this report from Pesh Framjee, the complexities of charity structures are discussed, along with permissible organizational …

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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.

Analysis

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…

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Boost your Digital Rights Advocacy Skills with ICNL’s Free Online Course

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

Report

Tajikistan: The Law 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, addr…

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…

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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…

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…

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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 …