FRA: increasing restrictions within EU against CSOs promoting human rights
Promoting human rights becomes increasingly difficult within the EU.
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Moldova to adopt CSO Strategy
The official introduction of the CSO Strategy and its Action Plan is a successful completion of more than a year of efforts in preparing a new CSO development strategy.
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Monitoring the Right to Free Assembly in 9 Countries - 2017
Mini country assessment reports on recent issues and developments related to freedom of assembly in the Western Balkan and Eastern Partnership region.
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CoE Expert Council Opinion on Romania's Draft Law on Associations and Foundations has a number of shortcomings
The Expert Council on NGO Law finds that the changes to the Romanian Draft Law on Associations and Foundations includes many week points regarding compliance with international standards.
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Regulating fundraising in Europe – a timely issue
Access to resources is important not only for NGOs but also for the communities who benefit from their work. How best (if at all) to regulate fundraising? Find out in our comprehensive research!
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The Regulatory Framework for Fundraising in Europe
A comprehensive study comparing the legal framework for fundraising in 16 European countries.
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Pro bono activities strengthen civic space
ECNL shows how pro bono lawyers can empower campaigners.
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Council of Europe adopts Guidelines for civil participation in political decision-making
The guidelines outline key principles for promoting dialogue, consultation and co-operation between civil society and the authorities.
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Insight into ECNL’s work on social enterprise law and policy
Read about our work on social enterprise in Eastern Europe.
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