The UN Human Rights Committee's forthcoming General Comment No. 38 will help shape the interpretation of the right to freedom of association in international law. Since 2023, ICNL and partners have contributed through legal analysis, consultations, and joint submissions⬇️ www.icnl.org/post/report/...

General Comment No. 38 on the Right to Freedom of Association

ICNL has been actively engaged in the development of the UN Human Rights Committee's General Comment No. 38 on the right to freedom of association under Article 22 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).

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🗺️ In a year of rapidly changing laws affecting protests, nonprofits, and civic freedoms, staying current matters. ICNL's Civic Freedom Monitor tracks the legal developments behind the headlines, country by country. Explore the Civic Freedom Monitor: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...

What happens when states begin creating their own terrorism designation regimes? A new @nytimes.com article examines this emerging trend and its constitutional implications, drawing on insights from ICNL Senior Legal Adviser Elly Page 🗞️ www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/u...

Texas and Florida Draw Up Terrorism Lists and Take Aim at a Muslim Group

The federal government designates terrorism groups. But Governors Ron DeSantis and Greg Abbott have gotten in the game, and a focus is CAIR, a nonprofit.

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New Resource | Kyrgyzstan Resource Hub ICNL has launched a new resource hub featuring practical legal compliance materials in Russian for civil society organizations in the Kyrgyz Republic. The hub includes webinars, guidance, templates, and other resources. 🔗 www.icnl.org/our-work/eur...

🇯🇴 Jordan: Legal Challenges & Opportunities for Digital Fundraising As digital fundraising becomes an increasingly important tool for civil society organizations, understanding the legal framework that governs it is essential. This report is in Arabic. www.icnl.org/post/news/jo...

⚖️ The legal landscape for civil society is changing fast. Are you keeping up? From AI governance to nonprofit compliance, digital fundraising, and civil society law reform, our latest publications break down the legal developments that matter. Explore our latest resources: www.icnl.org/news

📚 One library. Global legal resources. Explore nearly 4,000 laws, reports, and legal resources from 200+ countries and territories in 60+ languages. Search by keyword or browse by topic, country, language, or document type to find the information you need. Learn more: www.icnl.org/resources/li...

📰 In a new article for Just Security, ICNL Board Member Saskia Brechenmacher examines whether the anti-corruption message that has gained traction in Hungary could work in the United States, and why the political and economic contexts make the comparison more complex. Read her analysis⬇️

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Hungary’s election results offer important lessons for U.S. democracy advocates, but it’s not a copy-paste playbook. Saskia Brechenmacher on why Péter Magyar’s anti-corruption campaign succeeded, and what it would take for such messaging to resonate in the U.S.:

#India: As new calls for nationwide protests emerge, I urgently call on authorities to immediately cease the use of excessive force, rescind blanket assembly bans, and halt digital surveillance and internet shutdowns. (1/2) 🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳 Full Statement: shorturl.at/zLxp8

UN Expert Alarm over Violent Crackdown and Human Rights Violations Against Student Protesters

UN Expert Alarm over Violent Crackdown and Human Rights Violations Against Student Protesters The Special Rapporteur for the Rights to freedom of assembly and of Association, Gina Romero, expresses he...

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📣 New report: As Jordan's financial sector evolves, digital fundraising offers new opportunities for civil society, but legal and regulatory challenges remain. We examine the current framework and recommends reforms to support innovation and financial sustainability. 🔗 www.icnl.org/post/news/jo...

🆕7 years after #Ethiopia adopted its landmark 2019 Civil Society Proclamation, what has changed for civil society? ICNL's new policy brief examines how the reforms have shaped the operating environment for civil society organizations. www.icnl.org/post/news/et...

Seven Years On: Assessing the Impact of Ethiopia's 2019 Civil Society Proclamation

Explore ICNL's policy brief examining how Ethiopia's 2019 Civil Society Proclamation has shaped civic space, foreign funding, and CSO operations through 11 case studies.

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🇺🇸 What are the constitutional implications of Florida's new law authorizing the state to designate certain organizations as "terrorist organizations"? ICNL's Elly Page examines the law's impact on civic freedoms in a new @justsecurity.org analysis. www.justsecurity.org/146537/dange...

The Dangers of Florida’s New “Terrorist” Designations

Analysis of First Amendment implications of Florida's HB 1471, part of a growing trend of state-level terrorism designation laws.

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"If we want AI governance to uphold the rule of law, we must enforce international law, including international human rights law, and we must do so now" That was one of the key messages from ICNL's Zach Lampell during the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance 🎥 Learn more: www.icnl.org/post/news/re...

Human Rights and AI Governance: Remarks by Zach Lampell at the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance

Video and transcript of Zach Lampell's remarks on human rights, AI governance, accountability, and the rule of law at the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance.

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Now available in Japanese 🇯🇵 Our analysis of Foreign Influence Registration Laws and Civil Society is now available in Japanese, thanks to the translation by the Japan NGO Center for International Cooperation (JANIC). Read the Japanese version here: www.janic.org/thinklobby/p...

ICNLレポート『外国影響力登録法と市民社会』日本語訳版を作成しました - ThinkLobby

今年5月に成立した「国家情報会議設置法」の動向や、今後さらなる法制化への議論が進むとみられる「スパイ防止法」「

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What does the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance mean for civil society? ICNL's Zach Lampell answers five key questions on AI governance, human rights, and why civil society must have a seat at the table. Read the Q&A: www.icnl.org/post/news/fi...

We are pleased to be participating in the Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance taking place in Geneva 🇨🇭. ICNL's Zach Lampell will join a discussion on how to ensure that AI systems respect, protect, and promote human right. 🎥 Watch live🔽

Thematic discussion 4: Respecting, protecting and promoting human rights - Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance - Day 2

Respecting, protecting and promoting human rights: transparency, accountability and human oversight - 4(e) respect for and protection and promotion of human rights in the field of AI; 4(f) the transparency, accountability and robust human oversight of artificial intelligence systems in a manner that complies with international law.

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⚽ The World Cup knockout rounds are here. As the world follows the matches, take a moment to learn more about the civic space in some of the countries still competing, including #Colombia, #Egypt, #Senegal, #DRCongo, #Algeria, and #Mexico. 🌎Visit the CFM: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...

Join us at the 2026 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (#HLPF2026) for a discussion on civil society participation and the SDGs. 📅 July 8, 2026 ⏰ 8:30–9:45 AM EDT 📍 Permanent Mission of Ireland to the UN, New York ➡️ Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

💼 We're hiring! ICNL is seeking a part-time HR & Payroll Coordinator for our Washington, DC office. This role is central to keeping our organization running smoothly through payroll processing, benefits administration, and HR compliance. 🙌 Interested? Apply today: www.icnl.org/work-with-us

🇮🇳 India has issued new FCRA rules tightening control over foreign-funded NGOs, including expanded disclosure requirements, restrictions on scope of work, and increased compliance and liability exposure for “key functionaries.” ℹ️ For background, read ICNL's briefer👇 www.icnl.org/post/news/in...

India’s FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026: What Civil Society and Donors Need to Know

India's proposed FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026 could expand government control over foreign-funded assets. Learn the key provisions, risks for civil society, and implications for donors.

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📘 NEW BRIEF: Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is reshaping how people access services, verify their identity, and interact with government. Why should civil society be involved? Read the latest briefing from DRAA, CIPESA, and ICNL: digitalrightsalliance.africa/civil-societ...

The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) is seeking a Human Resources & Payroll Coordinator to join our Operations & Finance team. 📍 Washington, DC (hybrid) ⏰ Part-time (30 hours/week), with at least three days per week in the office. 🔗 Learn more: www.icnl.org/work-with-us

CALL FOR PROPOSALS 📣 ICNL's Africa program is soliciting applications for a consultant to conduct research on digital fundraising models and best practices relevant to civil society actors operating in Africa. 📅 Deadline is July 1, 2026 👉 Learn more about how to apply: www.icnl.org/work-with-us

🇷🇺 Russia's State Duma has approved amendments that further tighten the country's foreign agents regime. The changes expand financial surveillance, restrict social advertising, reduce procedural safeguards & make removal from the foreign agents registry more difficult. 🔗 www.icnl.org/post/news/am...

🇮🇳 India's Parliament is considering amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) that could significantly expand government authority over foreign contributions and certain assets held by foreign-funded civil society organizations. 👁️‍🗨️Read our new brief: www.icnl.org/post/news/in...

⚽ The world is watching. As countries take the global stage at the World Cup, millions will follow their rankings and performances. The Civic Freedom Monitor offers another way to understand the countries behind the flags, providing a deeper look at the civic freedoms that shape life within them.

NEW BRIEFING📣 Russia's latest amendments to its Code on Administrative Offenses significantly expand the state's ability to pursue individuals and organizations outside the country. 👁️ Learn more about key provisions of the law & potential implications: www.icnl.org/post/analysi...

🇲🇱 Mali adopted Decree No. 2026-0152/PT-RM, introducing a 10% levy on certain financial resources of associations and foundations, among other requirements. Our latest analysis highlights 7 key aspects of the Decree, and examines their potential implications for civil society organizations.

Together with @petefussey.bsky.social and @daragh.bsky.social we are releasing "Pushed into the Shadows: evidencing digital surveillance chilling effects and the erosion of the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association” 1/ www.ohchr.org/en/documents...

🆕⚖️ Our latest analysis highlights 8️⃣ important features of Argentina's proposed Draft Law on Transparency and Disclosure of Interest Management and its implications for civil society and public participation. 🔗Learn more: www.icnl.org/post/analysi...