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Action for Civic Space

Successful CSO advocacy effort in Bulgaria: Funding limitation for professional associations withdrawn

A number of CSOs advocated against the draft, as such funding limitation would undermine the sustainability and independence of professional associations in Bulgaria.

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Security/CT

Ensuring financial inclusion and addressing de-risking are priorities for incoming FATF President

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released its priorities under the incoming Argentine Presidency (2017-2018).

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Security/CT

De-risking and non-profits: how do you solve a problem that no-one wants to take responsibility for?

Our joint article on openDemocracy on why bank de-risking is happening.

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Security/CT

EU Recognizes the Importance of NPO Participation in Addressing Counter-Terrorism Financing Challenges

The Supranational Risk Assessment multi-stakeholder calls on exchanges with non-profits.

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Funding and Philanthropy

Hungarian Law on the Transparency of Organisations Supported from Abroad: What is at stake?

Read our Briefer analysing the Hungarian 2017 Transparency Law.

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Action for Civic Space

ECNL is hiring!

We are looking for a Senior Legal Advisor.

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UN Standards

Help shape OHCHR guidelines on the right to participate in public affairs

Submit your input to the preparation of the draft guidelines on the effective implementation of the right to participate in public affairs!

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Action for Civic Space

Analysis on how Hungary's draft NGO law would violate EU law

The proposed NGO law would violate EU law on anti-money laundering and terrorist financing as well as free movement of capital.

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Funding and Philanthropy

Basics of Grassroots Fundraising

The handbook aims to help CSOs in Moldova and elsewhere to overcome difficulties connected to fundraising.

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