UN Human Rights Council Passes Resolution on Freedom of Assembly and Association
The resolution calls for the establishment of a UN Special Rapporteur mandate on these fundamental rights.
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CSO expert workshop in Moldova
The workshop focused on enabling environment for the financial sustainability of CSOs.
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ECNL submitted comments to EC Voluntary Guidelines for NPOs
The Guidelines aim to introduce non-binding principles to raise awareness on the part of the NPOs as regards the risk of an abuse for terrorist financing purposes, and to encourage them to review their internal rules.
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UNV Report: Laws and Policies Affecting Volunteerism Since 2001
UNV commissioned ECNL and ICNL to carry out this global research study to consider trends and lessons in the development of supportive volunteerism policies and legislation.
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Presentation of the Serbian Law on Volunteering held in Belgrade
ECNL outlined the major features of the Law, and pointed to the fact that it overall treats volunteerism as a labor relationship, rather than a private citizens' initiative.
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Community of Democracies focuses on civilsociety
ICNL participated in the High Level Meeting of the Community of Democracies, a global intergovernmental coalition of over 100 countries.
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Serbiandraft Law on Endowments and Foundations approved
This development marked the culmination of efforts to create a more enabling legal environment for endowments and foundations in Serbia.
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European Conference on CSO Development Effectiveness in Santiago de Compostela
ECNL focused on enabling environment and self-regulatory initiatives that increase accountability.
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Memorandum of Understanding signed with Ministry of Justice, Moldova
The overall objective of the document is to create synergies and enhance efforts for enabling environment for NGOs.
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