ECNL Highlights Recommendations at Launch of Democracy and Security Dialogue Initiative
Understanding of the role of democracy in security efforts.
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A Win for Civil Society in Counter-Terrorism Policy
Important changes on how the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) perceives non-profit organizations.
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Call for support for HRC32 draft resolution protecting civil society space
The number of signatories to a CSO joint call clearly shows how pertinent and timely a revised strong resolution on this topic is.
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Regulation of NGOs in Europe and NGO engagement with FATF
The paper by Oonagh B. Breen explores the difficulty to regulate NPOs at a European level and the consequences of the lack of legislation. It also analyses the recent NGO attempts to influence FATF reform process.
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Invitation to Q & A session with UN Special Rapporteur Maina Kiai
Closed-door meeting on the priorities for the final year of his mandate.
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UN High Commissioner’s Report on the Enabling Environment for Civil Society
ECNL welcomes the report, which highlights elements necessary for robust civil society space.
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Share your experience of the situation of Human Rights Defenders!
OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is now monitoring the situation of Human Right Defenders in OSCE participating States.
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Have Your Say in the Revision of FATF Recommendation 8!
FATF has launched a public consultation on its website to consult the NPO sector on specific proposals to the text of Recommendation 8. The deadline for submitting comments is April 29.
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Handbook on Civil Society Organisations Registration and Operation
Comparative information on regulation of registration, operation and access to resources by CSOs in selected European countries: Czech Republic, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Sweden and Ukraine.
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