A Guide to Fundamental Rights Impact Assessments (FRIA)
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Developed by ECNL and DIHR, this new guide lays out a clear roadmap for putting FRIAs into practice meaningfully, as strategic tools for responsible AI use.
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New global initiative aims to place environmental defenders at the heart of climate decisions
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ECNL and partners launched the LEAD initiative at COP30.
Framework for Meaningful Engagement 2.0
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The updated FME 2.0 offers very practical suggestions on how to engage civil society and affected communities in AI development to support platforms and AI developers in creating rights-based products.
Blueprint for rights-centered AI in public participation
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Concrete recommendations for public institutions and AI developers on how to design and use AI tools that strengthen public trust in democratic processes.
The Future of Civil Societies
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What are the trends and drivers that shape our world and the work of civil society? A foresight paper by James Logan written as part of ECNL’s strategy development process.
Stronger protection for freedom of association ahead: UN HRC General Comment No. 38
Read the joint submission from ECNL and ICNL on the aspects that we believe should be prioritised in the next UN HRC General Comment.
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A Guide to Fundamental Rights Impact Assessments (FRIA)
Developed by ECNL and DIHR, this new guide lays out a clear roadmap for putting FRIAs into practice meaningfully, as strategic tools for responsible AI use.
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A framework for AI systems that truly serve the communities they affect: ECNL's Framework for Meaningful Engagement
Here is a quick overview of the key elements of the updated FME 2.0, a tool to distinguish deep, substantive engagement from superficial consultation.
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Amsterdam's journey in participatory AI development
Case study on how the municipality, technical team and citizens worked together to develop responsible AI that genuinely serves public interest, piloting ECNL's Framework for Meaningful Engagement while doing so.
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Innovation thrives when rights come first: ECNL submission to UK parliamentary inquiry on AI
Closing regulatory gaps in AI is key to protecting the rights of individuals and communities it affects.
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Handbook on seven global digital governance processes
New explainer for civil society organisations on how they can navigate processes that shape our digital future and human rights.
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How to make AI safe for democracy?
Read the key takeaways from our recent webinar, where we brought together experts from different sectors to explore how technology can be used responsibly and with respect for fundamental rights.
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From promise to practice: ECNL reflections on the EU's Civil Society Strategy
How do we move the Strategy’s commitments from paper to real action? This blog points to the priorities and offers our experience to support implementation.
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Practical guidance on engaging with internet standardisation and governance bodies
This new resource walks you through the key entry points to the bodies that set the technical and policy rules governing how the internet works.
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