Overview of the key issues of the new Dutch Transparency Act
ECNL's analysis on why the draft may not be in line with European and international standards.
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Within Reach: Exploring standards and platforms for participation in pandemics in the Balkans
Key insights from the discussion organised with BCSDN on participatory and multi-stakeholder approaches in responding to the COVID-19 crisis.
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France aims to strengthen respect of republican values: but how does this affect civic space?
Read our quick analysis on the controversial provisions of the new French bill - and how they might be challenged under EU law. #EUlaw4civicfreedoms
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Stories from the lockdown - new ECF report is out
ECNL contributed to the report by providing summaries on how standards around core civic freedoms are evolving.
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What’s AI got to do with it: Why civil society should be engaged in the Artificial Intelligence policy making in Ukraine
ECNL launched discussions with Ukrainian partners on the impact of AI on freedom of expression, and how CSOs can take part in ongoing regulatory processes.
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EU Democracy Action Plan strengthens action on promoting participation, but forgets civic space is precondition for it
Without ensuring an enabling environment for civil society within the EU, the Action Plan cannot reach its full potential.
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Monitoring Assemblies: Online Activities and Digital Technology
What are some of the online and digital issues that human rights activists need to consider when monitoring at assemblies?
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How to improve philanthropy in Armenia?
ECNL works with Armenian partners to improve the legal environment for private giving in the country.
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Factsheet on digitally-mediated assemblies and UN standards
Q&A on protests taking place in the online space and how international human rights standards, such as the UN General Comment No. 37., ensure their protection.
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