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Climate Action

Solving the climate crisis together: a message to the delegates at COP26

ECNL's blog on OpenGlobalRights on how restrictions on civil society undermine climate mitigation efforts and impede the collaboration that is so crucial to slowing the climate crisis over the next decade.

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Security/CT

FATF warning against restrictive legislation efforts – do not disrupt legitimate CSO activities!

Concerted advocacy efforts to implement FATF standards without harming CSOs lead to important win in Turkey.

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Protests and Assemblies

Briefer: How emergency measures affected protests in Georgia

Measures limiting protests, curfews, high fines for participating in assemblies: learn how the environment for protests was restricted during COVID-19 in Georgia.

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COVID-19

Georgia waives unpaid fines for violation of COVID-19 restrictions

New report provides a overview on the number and amount of fines imposed.

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Tech and AI

Civic voices heard: European Parliament calls for facial recognition ban

ECNL joined 40+ CSOs calling for stronger fundamental rights protection in the resolution on AI.

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Climate Action

Protecting civic space for climate activists

Key findings and recommendations from the UN Special Rapporteur's report.

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Security/CT

How can civil society in Africa respond to government over-regulations that are based on FATF standards?

New briefer on understanding FATF standards and responding to their misuse in Africa.

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Tech and AI

AI, Freedom of Assembly and smart cities – in Ukraine

ECNL co-hosted a webinar discussing the intersection of AI and human rights with Ukrainian CSOs.

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European policies

CSOs across Europe face threats and disproportionate restrictions, FRA report finds

The new civic space report also suggests specific actions to improve CSOs' working environment. Through its CSO Meter and EU Law Handbook, ECNL has tools available that can support these efforts.

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