Factsheet on digitally-mediated assemblies and UN standards
Q&A on protests taking place in the online space and how international human rights standards, such as the UN General Comment No. 37., ensure their protection.
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Publications
Learn about the latest trends and core issues related to CSO law and policy.
When and how can associations be dissolved?
ECNL briefer on permissible limitations on freedom of association under international human rights law.
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Initial Analysis of the Package of Draft Laws Related to CSOs Receiving Foreign Funding in Ukraine
Read ECNL's analysis on the draft laws introduced in the Ukrainian Parliament which can restrict CSO's operation.
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The path towards General Comment No. 37 on Article 21, ICCPR
Read our Briefer on the process that lead to the development of this landmark UN document.
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New Tech Use and Impact on Assemblies
Read our Briefer on the OHCHR Thematic Report on the Impact of new technologies on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of assemblies, including peaceful protests.
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Standards and Good Practices for Public Funding of Civil Society Organisations
This paper presents an overview of main ideas, considerations and examples of public funding for CSOs.
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Briefer- International Standards on Access to Foreign Funding for CSOs
Read our Briefer on the the international standards on access to resources and foreign funding.
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Briefer- Closing Civic Space for Climate Activists
Read our briefer on the measures taken by states worldwide to target civil society actors working on climate justice.
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Ground-breaking Handbook on How to Use EU Law to protect Civic Space
Providing practical guidance for CSOs on how to advocate and litigate to protect their rights and civic space based on EU law.
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