ICNL analysis of the laws of the Republic of Belarus on countering extremism and prevention of the rehabilitation of Nazism.
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Freedom of Expression Handbook
This handbook that supports lawmakers and law reform advocates to assess a domestic law’s compliance with international legal standards on the right to the freedom of expression.
Opening Civic Space Through the Open Government Partnership in Kenya
This ICNL toolkit designed to provide information on the Open Government Partnership (OGP) for civil society organizations (CSOs) in Kenya. The toolkit answers the question “what is OGP and how can CSOs use OGP to build an enabling environment for civil society?”
FATF Standards and Their Misuse in Africa
This ECNL and ICNL briefer, gives an introduction to FATF, why its standards matter for civil society in Africa, and how nonprofits can take action to address over-regulations that the governments justify on the basis of addressing money laundering/terrorism financing threats.
What Can Donor Countries Do to Expand Civic Space?
This OECD Recommendation identifies key principles that donor governments should follow to respect, protect, and promote civic space; support and engage with civil society; and incentivize civil society organization (CSO) effectiveness, transparency, and accountability.
Assessing Civil Society Engagement in the EITI Process
ICNL guide for how civil society partners can provide inputs into the Extractives Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), a global standard for the good governance of oil, gas, and mineral resources.
Overseas NGOs, Foundations, and COVID in China
This article, published by EURICS, explores China’s tumultuous past of navigating overseas funding and aid during times of crisis. It compares this history to the recent COVID-19 outbreak and related constraints
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.
US Counterterrorism Measures May Block Aid to Afghans
This Just Security article, written by ICNL CEO Doug Rutzen and Senior Legal Advisor Nicholas Miller, calls on the United States to ensure that vital humanitarian aid for Afghanistan is not impeded by existing counterterrorism measures.
Risks for International Business in Hong Kong
This Harvard report analyzes the impacts of Hong Kong’s National Security Law on the domestic legal system and its civil law jurisprudence, while exploring the challenges facing international businesses.