Publications

Learn about the latest trends and core issues related to CSO law and policy.

Human rights impact assessments are the key to effective DSA enforcement

New policy paper by ECNL and Access Now outlines key recommendations on how to make fundamental rights impact assessments meaningful under the EU's Digital Services Act.

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Security/CT

How can financial institutions and CSOs work together to ensure access to financial services?

Explore practical solutions that have proved effective to improve civil society’s access to banking services.

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Climate Action

Where AI and climate action meet

New ECNL research report explores how artificial intelligence affects the civic space for environmental defenders.

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Tech and AI

Framework for Meaningful Engagement: Human rights impact assessments of AI

Human rights impact assessments of AI systems require meaningful engagement of those most affected. ECNL and SocietyInside have created a Framework aiming to address this need.

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Security/CT

CT and Tech: Mapping the impact of biometric surveillance and social media platforms on civic space

What are the global trends in the use of cutting-edge technologies for counter-terrorism purposes?

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Funding and Philanthropy

Fundraising policy considerations in times of crisis

This resource will walk you through policies that hinder fundraising in times of crisis. It also highlights how crisis can be catalytical in fundraising policy advocacy.

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Protests and Assemblies

Iran: Digital spaces of protest and control

New report describes the impact of Iran's digital governance and censorship on digital assemblies.

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COVID-19

Under Surveillance: (Mis)use of technologies in emergency responses

ECNL, INCLO and Privacy International joint report focuses on global lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Funding and Philanthropy

Mapping fundraising for CSOs

A monitoring guide to the regulatory environment for philanthropy.

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