This Open Government Partnership article, authored by ICNL Senior Legal Advisor Kate Barth, discusses the issues facing migrant communities and outlines commitments OGP members could support in their national action plans.
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U.N. Counterterrorism Negotiations Begin with Big Questions Unanswered
This Just Security article, co-authored by ICNL Senior Legal Advisor Nicholas Miller, unpacks the UN counterterrorism report, reviewing the achievements and discussing options for how the U.N. can respond to challenges and think about solutions beyond those cited.
IMRF 2022: Global Civil Society Priorities
The first International Migration Review Forum will take place in May 2022. This report looks at current problems facing migrants and explores twelve key ways for states to get back on track.
U.S. Current Trend: New Threats to the Right to Boycott
Politically motivated boycotts have long been a tool for social change in the United States, from American colonists’ boycott of British tea to civil rights activists’ refusal to patronize segregated businesses in the Jim Crow South. Despite this proud tradition, Americans’ ability to use their consumer power to have their voices heard is under new threat after some states have penalized boycotts on positions with which they disagree.
Protecting the Freedom of Peaceful Assembly After Bruen
Learn about the uncertainty for gun regulation that Bruen creates and the options lawmakers still have to protect rights to peaceful assembly.
U.S. Current Trend: Protest Rights Accountability and Reform
Following a swell of racial justice protests that have taken to the streets, politically charged bills are being introduced across the United States which give immunity to drivers who injure protestors.
Thailand Computer Crime Act
This Asia Centre policy paper recommends that the Thai government review and amend rights-infringing section of the Cyber Crime Act.
Fixing the FARA Mess
The Foreign Agent Registration Act (FARA) needs to be fixed. This Just Security article reviews the strengths and discusses potential options for improvements.
U.S. Current Trend: Bills Provide Immunity to Drivers Who Hit Protesters
Following a swell of racial justice protests that have taken to the streets, politically charged bills are being introduced across the United States which give immunity to drivers who injure protestors.
FARA’s Double Life Abroad
Around the world, governments are constraining civil society and dissent. A common tactic of these governments is to enact legislation targeting civil society groups that receive international funding.