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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.

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.

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

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.