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This Portuguese language report investigates the legal barriers to organization and representation of indigenous peoples in Brazil today.

Scenes of healthcare workers at Thailand Bamrasnaradura Infectious Disease Institute, Ministry of Public Health. During this coronavirus outbreak, workforce shortages have gotten worse and nurse-midwives around the world have had to sacrifice in the hospitals around the clock and with limited personal protective equipment. (Photo: UN Women/Pathumporn Thongking)

COVID-19 and Civic Freedoms in Asia and the Pacific

To get a full picture of how COVID-19 measures have impacted civil society in the Asia-Pacific region, ICNL conducted a survey in December 2020 to assess government practices. We received responses from organizations in 14 countries across the region.

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Guide to the Right of Peaceful Assembly in the Middle East and North Africa

A comprehensive guide on the right of peaceful assembly including what defines peaceful assembly, when is considered peaceful, states obligations to protect this right and the restrictions imposed on it, revision of notification and authorization procedures, authorities of law enforcement agencies, and a comparative studies of regional practices during states of emergency and armed conflict.

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Forum on the Fundamental Freedoms of Kenyan Civil Society Online

ICNL, in collaboration with the Civil Society Reference Group (CSRG) and Article 19 Eastern Africa, hosted a digital forum on the protection and promotion of fundamental freedoms of Kenyan civil society online.

Cambodia: Fundamental Freedoms Monitoring Project

The Fundamental Freedoms Monitoring Project, which began in 2016, examines and evaluates the extent to which the freedoms of association, expression and assembly are exercised in Cambodia.

Requirements for Recipients of Foreign Funds in the Republic of Kazakhstan

This analysis reviews the key provisions of Kazakhstan’s 2016 Law on Payments that have affected non-commercial organizations (NCOs), including the introduction of reporting requirements for foreign funds and liabilities for violating these requirements. The analysis compares the Law on Payments with international law and international best practices, followed with recommendations on how to improve such provisions.

People wearing masks in Luodong Night Market, Taiwan.

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

From 2020 to 2024, ICNL worked with FORUM-ASIA, Media Defence and over a dozen local civil society organizations to address authoritarian measures enacted throughout the Indo-Pacific region in response to COVID-19.

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A Toolkit for National Human Rights Institutions

The goal of this Toolkit is to provide National Human Rights Institutes (NHRIs) in Africa with practical information that will assist them to better document, analyze, and report on digital rights topics in their countries.

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. However, CSOs are still hindered by their reliance on foreign funding, which limits their financial sustainability.

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Civic Space after COVID