🇺🇸 U.S. nonprofits are operating in an increasingly high-risk legal environment. Our roadmap identifies 🔟 legal issues being used by government and private actors to justify heightened scrutiny of certain organizations, with a focus on 501(c)(3) public charities. 👉 🔗 www.icnl.org/post/news/10...

🌍 From civic space and digital rights to association law and regulatory trends, ICNL works across Sub-Saharan #Africa to support enabling legal frameworks for civil society. Visit our Sub-Saharan Africa page to explore regional insights and country-specific resources. 🔗 www.icnl.org/our-work/sub...

🆕 ICNL has launched a new page bringing together past issues of our newsletter on legal developments affecting civil society in #Kyrgyzstan. 📰 Explore the latest updates and browse previous editions in one place (in Russian). www.icnl.org/our-work/eur...

“What we have consistently seen is lawmakers responding to protest movements by introducing new laws that restrict the right to protest,” said ICNL's Elly Page to the Washington Post. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/... 📍 Learn more, check our protest law tracker: www.icnl.org/usprotestlaw...

✨ ICNL’s final three publications of December 2025 examine how legal frameworks around anti-corruption, media, and artificial intelligence affect civic space. These issues will continue to shape civil society, and we look forward to sharing further insights in 2026. 🔗Learn more: www.icnl.org/news

⚖️#Kazakhstan adopted a new AI regulatory framework. ICNL’s latest analysis examines the new AI law, risk-based classifications, transparency obligations, and remaining gaps in implementation that may affect oversight and civil society engagement. Learn more👇 www.icnl.org/post/news/ka...

📌 In case you missed it: Before the year ends, explore ICNL’s report on anti-corruption and civic space—examining how poorly designed anti-corruption measures can unintentionally restrict civil society and undermine effective anti-corruption efforts. 👉 www.icnl.org/post/report/...

🌐 🔎 This new ICNL guide clarifies how states can comply with the Financial Action Task Force (#FATF) Recommendations while also promoting an enabling a positive environment for #CivilSociety - including concrete examples of good practices and strategies: www.icnl.org/post/tools/p...

Join Zach Lampell, lawyer and #FreedomofExpression expert at ICNL, in a Advocacy Assembly course designed for #CivilSociety advocates who want a stronger foundation in #HumanRights law as well as human rights lawyers who are new to the #DigitalRights space ➡️ advocacyassembly.org/en/courses/78

🇲🇲 ICNL built a case database of detained #journalists in #Myanmar, cross-corroborating multiple #civilsociety monitoring efforts, and complementing them with an analysis of the legal status of cases. 📚 Get the updated report + fact sheet HERE: www.icnl.org/post/report/...

🔔 As 2025 comes to a close, we want to say thank you. Despite a challenging year, civil society around the world showed incredible resilience. We’re deeply grateful to our global community, and we look forward to continuing this work together in the year ahead. ✨

📺 ICNL participated in an OECD webinar on Enabling Civil Society and Civic Space in a Changing Landscape, highlighting why an empowered civil society is critical to effective development cooperation. Watch the discussion 👇 oecdtv.webtv-solution.com/embed/8cb640...

🌐 🔎 This new ICNL guide clarifies how states can comply with the Financial Action Task Force (#FATF) Recommendations while also promoting an enabling a positive environment for #CivilSociety - including concrete examples of good practices and strategies: www.icnl.org/post/tools/p...

🇺🇸🚨 U.S. States have recently enacted new types of legislation to combat perceived #ForeignInfluence, particularly from China. Many of these bills either explicitly target #nonprofits or affect nonprofits along with others - creating a regulatory minefield. ➡️ Learn more: www.icnl.org/our-work/us-...

New ICNL report 📄🙌 Civic Space and Anti-Corruption: Toward a Virtuous Cycle looks at how anti-corruption measures are affecting civic space worldwide — and how accountability and civic freedoms can reinforce each other. 👉 Don't miss it, read the report here: www.icnl.org/post/report/...

⏳ We’re going live shortly at 7:00 pm AST/ 11:00 am EST There’s still time to register for our hybrid event "Civil Society's Role in Long-Term Success Against Corruption" at #COSP11. 👉 Register here: icnl.short.gy/zoom-reg

Here an statement by me and other rapporteurs calling on the protection of civic space in anti-corruption efforts, and urging States parties to the UNCAC to strengthen the inclusiveness and transparency of the Convention’s review mechanism. #COSP11 www.ohchr.org/sites/defaul...

⏰ Our hybrid event at hashtag #COSP11 is coming up next week! Join us for a discussion on how anti-corruption efforts can either strengthen or restrict civic space, and essential role of civil society. 📅 17 December 2025 🕖 7:00 PM AST 📍 Special Event Room 1 / Zoom 🔗 RSVP: icnl.short.gy/zoom-reg

🇵🇪 Explore Civic Freedoms in #Peru: Stay updated on the legal landscape affecting civil society in Peru. Our Civic Freedom Monitor highlights recent developments and offers insights into the challenges and opportunities for civic engagement. 🔗 Learn more: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...#Peru #CivicSpace

🇰🇿 NEW: #Kazakhstan's newly adopted AI framework sets the stage for robust regulation, focusing on transparency and risk management. However, future regulations will be crucial to address current gaps and enhance public engagement. 🔗 Our latest analysis: www.icnl.org/post/news/ka... #AI #AIRegulation

🇰🇿 Enhancing Fundraising Legislation in #Kazakhstan: ICNL is proud to support Kazakhstani civil society experts with a new overview of the draft fundraising law. By comparing it with global practices, we provide actionable recommendations to support CSOs. 🔗 Learn more: www.icnl.org/post/news/fu...

🇰🇿 Enhancing Fundraising Legislation in #Kazakhstan: ICNL is proud to support Kazakhstani civil society experts with a new overview of the draft fundraising law. By comparing it with global practices, we provide actionable recommendations to support CSOs. 🔗 Learn more: www.icnl.org/post/news/fu...

🇸🇳 Did you catch our latest update on #Senegal? ICNL’s Civic Freedom Monitor explores current political landscape and barriers to the exercise of the freedoms of association, expression and peaceful assembly. 🔗 Learn more: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...#Senegal #CivicSpace #Senegal #PoliticalUpdates

🌟Happy International Human Rights Defenders' Day! Are you an activist? a human rights defender? 🔎 Explore our new Activist Guide to the Declaration +25, a guide than can help all those who defend human rights to better protect their #Right2DefendRights 🔗 ishr.ch/defenders-to...

Join our partners at @engagemedia.org for an important discussion on rights and civil society participation ahead of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026—focused on gaps in today’s AI debates and how CSOs can meaningfully engage ⬇️

Join us at #COSP11 for our hybrid event, Civil Society’s Role in Long-Term Success Against Corruption, a discussion on how anti-corruption efforts and civic space reinforce one another. 📅 17 December 2025 🕖 7:00 PM 📍 Special Event Room / Zoom 🔗 RSVP: icnl.short.gy/zoom-reg #Doha #Qatar

🇺🇸🚨 U.S. States have recently enacted new types of legislation to combat perceived #ForeignInfluence, particularly from China. Many of these bills either explicitly target #nonprofits or affect nonprofits along with others - creating a regulatory minefield. ➡️ Learn more: www.icnl.org/our-work/us-...

“Real change to end violence against women starts with joint initiatives. Like meetings where women share their experiences and feel (..) supported. That’s where you need civil society organisations,", said colleague Haneen Bitar, in this Dutch Government feature: www.government.nl/latest/weblo...

ICNL is joining Demos Kratos in a live consultation with civil society on the UN’s draft General Comment on ICCPR Art. 22 the framework that guides how freedom of association is protected worldwide. 📆 Dec 11 🕕 9 AM EST 🔗 Join us: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Join Zach Lampell, lawyer and #FreedomofExpression expert at ICNL, in a Advocacy Assembly course designed for #CivilSociety advocates who want a stronger foundation in #HumanRights law as well as human rights lawyers who are new to the #DigitalRights space ➡️ advocacyassembly.org/en/courses/78

🇺🇸 👉 Did you know ICNL maintains nine U.S. legal trackers and databases? From domestic terrorism laws to anti-protest bills, foreign agents legislation, and beyond, our tools help policymakers, advocates, journalists, and researchers stay informed. Explore: www.icnl.org/our-work/us-...

⏰New GDRC–WSIS statement on the WSIS+20 Outcome Document. 👉 Key asks: • Safeguards against intrusive, rights-violating technologies • Protection of encryption, anonymity tools, and free expression • Attention to AI’s environmental and human rights impacts www.gp-digital.org/news/gdrc-ws...

🚀 Out now: Framework for Meaningful Engagement 2.0 Civil society & affected communities must be part of #AI development to ensure that platforms & developers create rights-based products. The #FME 2.0 provides practical suggestions on how to do this: ecnl.org/publications... #ResponsibleAI

🌐 What is the Financial Action Task Force (#FATF)? 🔎 This toolkit introduces non-profit organizations to FATF, he body that sets international standards on anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) 👉 www.icnl.org/post/tools/f...

🇧🇩 Stay informed about the legal landscape affecting civil society in #Bangladesh. Our Civic Freedom Monitor provides detailed insights into recent legal developments and their implications for civil society. 🔗 Learn more: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...#Bangladesh #CivicSpace #CivicFreedoms

👁️State racketeering laws in the #US vary in significant ways across states, but—like the Federal #RICO Act—generally provide steep criminal penalties for specified (“predicate”) offenses if committed in connection with an associated group of people. Explore our database⏭️ www.icnl.org/our-work/us-...

This is how you LEAD! Thank you @michelforst.bsky.social for joining our champions letter to secure better protection for environmental defenders. ✍️ Join the action: bit.ly/446ONEH 🌺 🌿 More about the Lead initiative: lead-initiative.com/ @clubdemadrid.bsky.social @ecnl.bsky.social @globalwitness.org

👉 “We need to work to defend environmental human rights defenders — we need to defend democracies.” 👉 “The role of the government is clear — it must ensure public policies and legal frameworks that guarantee the safety of those who defend the environment.” #COP30

🔍 Curious about the state of civic freedoms in Nepal? Our Civic Freedom Monitor provides detailed insights into the legal environment and recent developments impacting civil society organizations. 🔗 Discover more:www.icnl.org/resources/ci... #CivicFreedoms #Nepal

🌱🌎 Honored to be part of the LEAD Initiative — co-created with 300+ environmental activists across the globe. Our shared goals: recognition, meaningful participation, and stronger protection for those leading environmental action. #LeadwitUs globalwitness.org/en/press-rel...

🚀Officially launching LEAD today at hashtag#COP30! #LEADwithUs 🌎💚 The Leaders Network for Environmental Activists and Defenders (LEAD) is a global initiative to elevate the voices of environmental human rights defenders. 👉 Learn more about LEAD: lead-initiative.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXSF...

🌎💚 Co-design LEAD’s next phase of work! #LEADwithUs at #COP30 in Belém. Join today's strategy meeting of LEAD at 15:00 ✏️ Register here to attend: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 👉 Find out more about the LEAD: lead-initiative.com

🇹🇳 Our Civic Freedom Monitor offers a detailed look at #Tunisia's legal landscape, highlighting recent regulatory initiatives affecting civic society. Stay informed about the evolving civic environment. 🔗 Learn more: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...#Tunisia's #CivicSpace #ICNL

🌎💚Are you at #COP30? #LEADwithUs ❇️ Join us today at 16:30 for a reception celebrating LEAD, a global initiative that elevates the voices of environmental human rights defenders in #ClimateAction. 📍 Grassroots Movement for Climate Venue, no registration needed. 👉 lead-initiative.com

As #COP30 begins, a silent war unfolds in courtrooms. Corporations are weaponising the law to silence #ClimateDefenders through #SLAPPs. 🔗 Read on @ipsnews.net : www.ipsnews.net/2025/11/sile... #ClimateJustice #CivicSpace #SLAPPs #COP30

🆕 ICNL’s Civic Freedom Monitor has a new look and enhanced functionality! ⏭️ With a more interactive interface and coverage of 50+ countries, it’s easier than ever to explore global trends in civic space laws and policies. Explore more: icnl.org/cfm #CivicFreedom #CivicSpace

🇨🇿 This three-part Guide offers support to democratic exiles, #HumanRights defenders, and #CivilSociety workers who may relocate to the Czech Republic. 🔎 Get critical legal insights to help ensure compliance and facilitate effective integration: www.icnl.org/post/news/gu...

🇲🇼 Explore Recent Developments in #Malawi's Civic Space. Our Civic Freedom Monitor provides insights into recent developments affecting freedoms of association, expression, and peaceful assembly. 🔗 Learn more: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...#Malawi's #CivicSpace#Malawi#Malawi #ICNL

🌎💚Going to #COP30 in Belém? Join ICNL, frontline defenders, and government and multilateral champions to launch a multi-stakeholder initiative dedicated to protecting space for environmental defenders: the Leaders Network for Environmental Activists and Defenders (LEAD). Learn➕ lead-initiative.com/

We’re getting ready for COP30 in Belém! 🌿 Curious what’s at stake this year? This BBC Q&A offers a great overview ⬇️ www.bbc.com/news/article...