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Read the report on on closing civic space and violating the rights of civil society actors and human rights defenders.

The Human Rights Committee held its first consultation on March 20.

Recent weeks have seen a string of worrying developments affecting the civil society sector in Italy.

UN Human Rights Committee's General Comment on assembly rights will strengthen existing standards and State’s obligations, and support the crucial work of civil society and human rights defenders worldwide.

Read our blog and briefer on the new UN Human Rights Council Guidelines on participation and the practical recommendations on how states can effectively implement the right to participate in public affairs.

ECNL works with local CSOs to ensure that their environment is not negatively affected by the ongoing anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing process.

We will host a session on relatively untapped potential of the EU legislation to protect civic freedoms of association, assembly, expression and participation.

Our press release highlights the key results and achievements of our 5-year project that is now closing.