An interview with the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of assembly and association

Position paper calls on States to ensure that environmental defenders are not penalised, persecuted, or harassed for exercising their rights.

ECNL along with signatory organisations calls for the Pact for the Future to center human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Digital technologies should not be used to unduly restrict civic space online and offline, urge UN and regional human rights experts in joint declaration.

In response to the UN Tech Envoy’s call for papers, we provide input on global AI governance as part of the creation of the UN High-Level Advisory Body on AI.

Analysis of two updated Human Rights Council Resolutions shows focus on impact of new tech and AI on human rights and fundamental freedoms.

The UN Special Rapporteur published a practical tool on how states and other key stakeholders can support civil society's access to financial resources.

Read the principles we believe are vital for an open, free and secure digital future for all.

ECNL's blog post on the Open Government Partnership website addresses the significance of safeguarding civic space to foster meaningful engagement.

Civil society calling on states to uphold democratic principles and protect citizens against the abuse of spyware.