ICNL helps civil society organizations operating in exile to navigate and comply with legal obligations in their countries of refuge so they can continue to pursue their missions.

As technology becomes more embedded
in our daily lives, the amount of personally identifiable data – including our names, addresses, birthdates, and identification numbers – that we share has increased exponentially.

ICNL tracks legislative proposals that would limit the right to protest in the US, alerts partners about these initiatives, and provides nonpartisan analysis of legal issues affecting the freedom of assembly.

As governments continue to restrict civic space, ICNL remains committed to building the resilience of civil society groups and safeguarding their right to access resources.

On August 21, 2024, the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) and FORUM-ASIA, with logistical support from the Asia Centre, convened a one-day workshop exploring governance practices during public emergencies.

Although the freedom of association is enshrined in constitutions across the Americas, restrictions to this right are common. ICNL and Orias developed the InterAmerican Principles – twelve straightforward principles set a benchmark for OAS member states’ regulation of CSOs, from establishment to dissolution.

In early 2023, Georgians took to the streets to protest a highly restrictive draft foreign agent law. Within days of the draft’s release, ICNL and ECNL developed and disseminated an analysis of the flaws.

In Myanmar, civic space drastically contracted after the February 2021 coup. By supporting relocation, ICNL enables our partners to continue their crucial work and help other organizations confronting similar challenges.

ICNL and partner CIPESA created a space where civil society, lawyers and tech experts can come together to exchange ideas and tackle emerging legal challenges.

Malicious actors have unleashed disinformation campaigns to undermine elections. Authoritarian governments are using technology to censor free speech. ICNL is at the forefront of efforts to develop human rights-centered standards to regulate AI, both internationally and at the country level.