The passage of Hong Kong’s new National Security Law threatens to upend civic freedoms and usher in a new era of restricted civic space. This ICNL piece offers an in-depth expert analysis on how the Law affects the future of civic freedoms in Hong Kong.

UN Human Rights Committee adopted General Comment No. 37: the first comprehensive guidance on the right of peaceful assembly.

Resolution during the 66th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) to address African governance during the COVID-19.

In this report, ICNL presents the first cross-regional survey of SLAPPs in the Global South, along with the first rigorous comparative analysis of anti-SLAPP policy responses undertaken in both the Global North and South.

The Kenyan government has introduced or relied upon several measures to address the coronavirus pandemic. This overview outlines these measures, and where relevant, cites instances where a measure has restricted or may restrict civic space.

These comments address ‘The Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020’ (the Act) of the Philippines, highlighting the potential impact on the protection and promotion of a number of fundamental human rights.

This ECNL-built library is a repository of UN and regional materials relating to the right of peaceful assembly. The collection includes views, concluding observations, and lists of issues from the UN Human Rights Committee and other UN treaty bodies, along with regional standards, recommendations, and jurisprudence.

The Advocacy in Restricted Spaces toolkit is a practical resource that emphasizes that advocacy is possible even in highly restrictive contexts. Created by the Lifeline Embattled CSO Assistance Fund, the toolkit is intended for use by grassroots, national, and regional organizations that want to engage in advocacy in restrictive environments. Visit the Freedom House website to learn more.

A briefer outlining the Open Government Partnership system and how this approach can help protect civic space during the pandemic.

A briefer on the international legal framework governing public health emergencies while ensuring a rights-respecting response.