ICNL has tracked select congressional investigations into nonprofits since 2023. This piece provides analysis of the investigations in ICNL’s tracker and an overview of the investigation process with suggestions for reform so that nonprofits can better prepare for potential scrutiny and advocate against politicized abuse of investigatory powers.

An update on Georgia’s Foreign Agents Registration Act since going into effect at the end of May.

This practical guide helps civil society organizations in Zimbabwe navigate recent changes to the Private Voluntary Organizations (PVO) Act.

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

This ICNL brief highlights key differences between the Georgian FARA and the US FARA and Georgia’s international law obligations with respect to Georgian FARA.

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.

This toolkit helps non-governmental organizations in Tanzania understand and comply with legal obligations related to registration, permits, reporting, access to funding and financial incentives.

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.

This Brief provides an overview of the changes to the Implementing Regulation, specifically regarding the requirements for completing the Financial Declaration.

This report draws on a first of its kind ICNL database of state domestic terrorism statutes to warn about the chilling impact these laws can have for U.S. civil society.