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ECNL joins Access Now and other CSOs to express our concerns regarding the state of the GDC from a human rights perspective.
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UN Special Rapporteur: State repression of environmental protest and civil disobedience is a major threat to human rights and democracy
Position paper calls on States to ensure that environmental defenders are not penalised, persecuted, or harassed for exercising their rights.
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Pact for the Future: Joint civil society input
ECNL along with signatory organisations calls for the Pact for the Future to center human rights and fundamental freedoms.
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States must respect, protect and facilitate freedom of peaceful assembly and association in digitally-mediated spaces, warn UN and regional mandates
Digital technologies should not be used to unduly restrict civic space online and offline, urge UN and regional human rights experts in joint declaration.
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Our vision for global AI governance – response to UN Tech Envoy
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.
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UN HRC resolutions offer crucial safeguards for civil society in AI-driven digital age
Analysis of two updated Human Rights Council Resolutions shows focus on impact of new tech and AI on human rights and fundamental freedoms.
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New UN report on ensuring the right of civil society organisations to access resources
The UN Special Rapporteur published a practical tool on how states and other key stakeholders can support civil society's access to financial resources.
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Global Digital Compact: ECNL-ICNL joint submission to consultation
Read the principles we believe are vital for an open, free and secure digital future for all.
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Why civic space is a priority for OGP
ECNL's blog post on the Open Government Partnership website addresses the significance of safeguarding civic space to foster meaningful engagement.
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