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COVID-19

Protest in Time of Pandemic

Governmental responses to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic have included introducing restrictions on the right to peaceful assembly. It is important that the restrictions remain proportionate as the context of the pandemic changes.

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COVID-19

Keep Civic Space Healthy: Rights card on Public participation in decision making during Covid-19

During COVID-19, public participation in decision making is more crucial than ever. We need measures that respond with our actual needs and do not affect the public disproportionately.

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Participation

Keep Civic Space Healthy: Rights card on public participation in decision making during COVID-19

ECNL wants to remind people that their right to public participation is valid in times of emergency as well.

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COVID-19

COVID-19 response in the Eastern Partnership region: emergency measures and civic freedoms

Amid the ongoing worldwide pandemic of coronavirus COVID-19, governments have been rapidly introducing new emergency measures. While these measures aim to save lives, they also have a major impact on civil society space and fundamental freedoms.

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COVID-19

COVID-19 response in the Eastern Partnership region: emergency measures and civic freedoms

Briefer about emergency measures in the EaP region and actions CSOs have taken to address their impact on human rights.

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Funding and Philanthropy

Key aspects of the percentage designation mechanism

What are the issues to assess in Ukraine in terms of the expected impact of this alternative funding source for civil society and the conditions of its successful implementation?

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Action for Civic Space

French anti-hate speech bill restricting online civic space closer to final approval – see its controversial provisions

A very controversial legislative bill countering online hate speech in France is heading for final discussion and definitive approval in the French Parliament.

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COVID-19

COVID-19 Civic Freedom Tracker - Keep Civic Space Healthy

Monitoring government responses to the pandemic that affect civic freedoms.

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UN Standards

Draft General Comment no. 37 includes more protection for online assemblies

Enhanced protections for online assemblies are becoming increasingly crucial when states adopt emergency measures to respond to COVID-19.

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