How to improve philanthropy in Armenia?
ECNL works with Armenian partners to improve the legal environment for private giving in the country.
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Factsheet on digitally-mediated assemblies and UN standards
Q&A on protests taking place in the online space and how international human rights standards, such as the UN General Comment No. 37., ensure their protection.
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Netherlands court decisions on climate activists uphold freedom of assembly standards
Amsterdam Court acquits Extinction Rebellion protesters from 2019 protest.
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Ukraine develops 2021-2025 strategy to promote civil society development
The strategy is a key document that will create a solid basis for CSO-Government cooperation in the years to come. This is why it is important that it is created through a participatory process.
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Better regulation on state funding for CSOs in Moldova: a long and winding road
Moldova is inching towards adopting regulation that will help support the crucial work of CSOs in the country.
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When regulatory powers oppress freedom of association, think of EU law
EU law may help against disguised attempts to stigmatise CSOs and hamper their legitimate activities. #EUlaw4civicfreedoms
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Hungary tightens COVID-19 restrictions
New rules put a total ban on protests infringing on the right to freedom of assembly.
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Are CSOs lobbyists: regulation in Ukraine may violate the right to participation
Draft laws provide too broad definitions for lobbying, which would prevent CSOs to conduct advocacy and engage with decision-makers.
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Serbia misuses anti-terrorism laws to curb work of NGOs
UN human right experts warn that such practices interfere with and limit the freedoms of expression and association.
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