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.

A checklist to assess whether COVID-19 legal measures comply with international legal guidance to protect association and assembly rights issued by the ACPHR and the UNSR on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and association.

In response to nationwide protests over the killing of George Floyd, law enforcement officials have frequently used so-called “less lethal weapons” (LLWs) on crowds and individuals. These weapons, which include tear gas, rubber bullets, and Long Range Acoustic Devices (LRADs), can cause serious physical and psychological harm.

This page provides information on Asian and Pacific government responses to the coronavirus, using information from the COVID-19 Civic Freedom Tracker.

Report by UNSR Voule on practical recommendations to ensure the participation of civil society in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The COVID-19 pandemic has unleashed a parallel crisis for civic space. Many of the emergency laws and other extraordinary measures adopted in response to the virus restrict fundamental rights and freedoms.