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A string of successes in changing global counter-terrorism policies that impact civic space
Read our summary of our efforts that led to FATF revising its standards and strengthening its engagement with nonprofits.
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Global call for development banks to respect human rights
Joint petition calling on development banks to respect human rights in their investments around the world and ensure their activities are not putting human rights defenders at risk.
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ECNL at European Parliament Public Hearing
The hearing was convened to discuss the grave challenges faced by civil society organizations globally as well as in Europe as a result of restrictive legislation.
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Comprehensive country reports on the right to free assembly in the Western Balkans now available
ECNL and local partners have launched first comprehensive country reports on monitoring legal developments and practical implementation of FOA in Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia.
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States must implement UN HRC resolution on civil society space
Joint Press Statement by the Civic Space Initiative.
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ECNL Highlights Recommendations at Launch of Democracy and Security Dialogue Initiative
Understanding of the role of democracy in security efforts.
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A Win for Civil Society in Counter-Terrorism Policy
Important changes on how the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) perceives non-profit organizations.
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Call for support for HRC32 draft resolution protecting civil society space
The number of signatories to a CSO joint call clearly shows how pertinent and timely a revised strong resolution on this topic is.
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