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The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law works to improve the digital and legal environment for civil society, philanthropy, and public participation around the world. ⚖️ www.icnl.org
🇨🇩 Civic and political space in the DRC has faced growing restrictions in 2026, affecting journalists, civil society activists, protesters, and opposition figures.
Explore the latest developments in ICNL’s updated DRC Civic Freedom Monitor: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
Explore the latest developments in ICNL’s updated DRC Civic Freedom Monitor: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
September 25, 2026 at 7:39 AM
🇨🇩 Civic and political space in the DRC has faced growing restrictions in 2026, affecting journalists, civil society activists, protesters, and opposition figures.
Explore the latest developments in ICNL’s updated DRC Civic Freedom Monitor: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
Explore the latest developments in ICNL’s updated DRC Civic Freedom Monitor: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
This week, world leaders gather at #UNGA81 to address some of the most pressing global challenges. Civil society has an essential role to play, yet the space for it to operate is increasingly restricted.
How are organizations adapting?
Learn about ICNL's global survey: www.icnl.org/post/news/ad...
How are organizations adapting?
Learn about ICNL's global survey: www.icnl.org/post/news/ad...
September 21, 2026 at 6:21 PM
This week, world leaders gather at #UNGA81 to address some of the most pressing global challenges. Civil society has an essential role to play, yet the space for it to operate is increasingly restricted.
How are organizations adapting?
Learn about ICNL's global survey: www.icnl.org/post/news/ad...
How are organizations adapting?
Learn about ICNL's global survey: www.icnl.org/post/news/ad...
📢 Call for Proposals
ICNL is offering grants of up to $23,000 for projects defending digital rights and civic space online.
🌍 Eligible organizations in OECD-DAC recipient countries
📅 Deadline: Oct. 9, 2026
Learn more and apply: www.icnl.org/work-with-us...
ICNL is offering grants of up to $23,000 for projects defending digital rights and civic space online.
🌍 Eligible organizations in OECD-DAC recipient countries
📅 Deadline: Oct. 9, 2026
Learn more and apply: www.icnl.org/work-with-us...
September 21, 2026 at 2:04 PM
📢 Call for Proposals
ICNL is offering grants of up to $23,000 for projects defending digital rights and civic space online.
🌍 Eligible organizations in OECD-DAC recipient countries
📅 Deadline: Oct. 9, 2026
Learn more and apply: www.icnl.org/work-with-us...
ICNL is offering grants of up to $23,000 for projects defending digital rights and civic space online.
🌍 Eligible organizations in OECD-DAC recipient countries
📅 Deadline: Oct. 9, 2026
Learn more and apply: www.icnl.org/work-with-us...
🙌🇺🇸 Introducing the U.S. Center for Nonprofit Law (USCNL).
Formerly ICNL’s U.S. Program, @uscnl.bsky.social works to create a legal environment that protects and strengthens nonprofits and civic participation in the United States.
Learn more: www.uscnl.org
Formerly ICNL’s U.S. Program, @uscnl.bsky.social works to create a legal environment that protects and strengthens nonprofits and civic participation in the United States.
Learn more: www.uscnl.org
September 18, 2026 at 1:47 PM
🙌🇺🇸 Introducing the U.S. Center for Nonprofit Law (USCNL).
Formerly ICNL’s U.S. Program, @uscnl.bsky.social works to create a legal environment that protects and strengthens nonprofits and civic participation in the United States.
Learn more: www.uscnl.org
Formerly ICNL’s U.S. Program, @uscnl.bsky.social works to create a legal environment that protects and strengthens nonprofits and civic participation in the United States.
Learn more: www.uscnl.org
How to best use multilateral engagement abroad to defend and expand civic space at home?
ICNL’s Multilateral Engagement Briefer Series offers practical guidance for civil society on engaging with UN bodies, specialized and technical bodies, and regional mechanisms. 👇
www.icnl.org/our-work/glo...
ICNL’s Multilateral Engagement Briefer Series offers practical guidance for civil society on engaging with UN bodies, specialized and technical bodies, and regional mechanisms. 👇
www.icnl.org/our-work/glo...
Multilateral Engagement to Defend Civic Space
National advocacy for civic space is often strongest when paired with engagement beyond borders, including in multilateral fora. Learn how multilateral engagement can help in your work.
www.icnl.org
September 14, 2026 at 6:46 PM
How to best use multilateral engagement abroad to defend and expand civic space at home?
ICNL’s Multilateral Engagement Briefer Series offers practical guidance for civil society on engaging with UN bodies, specialized and technical bodies, and regional mechanisms. 👇
www.icnl.org/our-work/glo...
ICNL’s Multilateral Engagement Briefer Series offers practical guidance for civil society on engaging with UN bodies, specialized and technical bodies, and regional mechanisms. 👇
www.icnl.org/our-work/glo...
🌏 What’s changing for civic freedoms around the world?
Explore the latest updates from ICNL’s Civic Freedom Monitor: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
Explore the latest updates from ICNL’s Civic Freedom Monitor: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
September 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
🌏 What’s changing for civic freedoms around the world?
Explore the latest updates from ICNL’s Civic Freedom Monitor: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
Explore the latest updates from ICNL’s Civic Freedom Monitor: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
🤝 🌐 More than 200 partners from Small Island Developing States and Least Developed Countries have joined ICNL workshops on strengthening civic space in 2026, with support from the Government of Ireland.
See how partners are turning learning into action: www.icnl.org/post/news/ic...
See how partners are turning learning into action: www.icnl.org/post/news/ic...
September 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
🤝 🌐 More than 200 partners from Small Island Developing States and Least Developed Countries have joined ICNL workshops on strengthening civic space in 2026, with support from the Government of Ireland.
See how partners are turning learning into action: www.icnl.org/post/news/ic...
See how partners are turning learning into action: www.icnl.org/post/news/ic...
🇰🇬 New rules for nonprofits in #Kyrgyzstan: ICNL’s latest overview explains changes to registration, beneficial ownership disclosure, notification requirements, and liquidation procedures, as well as potential challenges for organizations.
Analysis in English & Russian: www.icnl.org/post/news/ky...🇰🇬
Analysis in English & Russian: www.icnl.org/post/news/ky...🇰🇬
September 10, 2026 at 6:53 AM
🇰🇬 New rules for nonprofits in #Kyrgyzstan: ICNL’s latest overview explains changes to registration, beneficial ownership disclosure, notification requirements, and liquidation procedures, as well as potential challenges for organizations.
Analysis in English & Russian: www.icnl.org/post/news/ky...🇰🇬
Analysis in English & Russian: www.icnl.org/post/news/ky...🇰🇬
Nonprofits are facing increased scrutiny from federal authorities.
Our new explainer breaks down three tools the IRS may use to investigate nonprofits, the protections available, and practical steps organizations can take to prepare.
📖 Read the explainer: www.icnl.org/our-work/us-...
Our new explainer breaks down three tools the IRS may use to investigate nonprofits, the protections available, and practical steps organizations can take to prepare.
📖 Read the explainer: www.icnl.org/our-work/us-...
IRS Investigations of Nonprofits: An Explainer
This explainer describes tools that the IRS may use to investigate nonprofits and offers practical steps nonprofits can take to prepare for and respond to IRS scrutiny.
www.icnl.org
September 8, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Nonprofits are facing increased scrutiny from federal authorities.
Our new explainer breaks down three tools the IRS may use to investigate nonprofits, the protections available, and practical steps organizations can take to prepare.
📖 Read the explainer: www.icnl.org/our-work/us-...
Our new explainer breaks down three tools the IRS may use to investigate nonprofits, the protections available, and practical steps organizations can take to prepare.
📖 Read the explainer: www.icnl.org/our-work/us-...
How can civil society engage with technical and specialized bodies to protect civic space?
Our latest briefer explores opportunities across the OGP, EITI, FATF, OECD and multilateral development banks.
Explore the briefer and the full series: www.icnl.org/post/news/en...
Our latest briefer explores opportunities across the OGP, EITI, FATF, OECD and multilateral development banks.
Explore the briefer and the full series: www.icnl.org/post/news/en...
September 4, 2026 at 1:45 PM
How can civil society engage with technical and specialized bodies to protect civic space?
Our latest briefer explores opportunities across the OGP, EITI, FATF, OECD and multilateral development banks.
Explore the briefer and the full series: www.icnl.org/post/news/en...
Our latest briefer explores opportunities across the OGP, EITI, FATF, OECD and multilateral development banks.
Explore the briefer and the full series: www.icnl.org/post/news/en...
How can civil society engage with UN bodies to promote civic space?
Our second briefer explores opportunities through the UN Human Rights Council, Human Rights Committee, special procedures and the UN Human Rights Office.
Read it and explore the full series: www.icnl.org/post/news/pr...
Our second briefer explores opportunities through the UN Human Rights Council, Human Rights Committee, special procedures and the UN Human Rights Office.
Read it and explore the full series: www.icnl.org/post/news/pr...
September 3, 2026 at 1:45 PM
How can civil society engage with UN bodies to promote civic space?
Our second briefer explores opportunities through the UN Human Rights Council, Human Rights Committee, special procedures and the UN Human Rights Office.
Read it and explore the full series: www.icnl.org/post/news/pr...
Our second briefer explores opportunities through the UN Human Rights Council, Human Rights Committee, special procedures and the UN Human Rights Office.
Read it and explore the full series: www.icnl.org/post/news/pr...
🚨Two new briefers are out in ICNL’s Multilateral Engagement Series.
The series explores how civil society can engage with multilateral institutions to protect and expand civic space.
See thread🧵
The series explores how civil society can engage with multilateral institutions to protect and expand civic space.
See thread🧵
August 26, 2026 at 3:02 PM
🚨Two new briefers are out in ICNL’s Multilateral Engagement Series.
The series explores how civil society can engage with multilateral institutions to protect and expand civic space.
See thread🧵
The series explores how civil society can engage with multilateral institutions to protect and expand civic space.
See thread🧵
🔎What happens if the IRS investigates a nonprofit?
With increased scrutiny of tax-exempt organizations, our new explainer breaks down IRS compliance checks, audits & criminal investigations, plus the protections nonprofits have and steps they can take to prepare.
🔗 www.icnl.org/our-work/us-...
With increased scrutiny of tax-exempt organizations, our new explainer breaks down IRS compliance checks, audits & criminal investigations, plus the protections nonprofits have and steps they can take to prepare.
🔗 www.icnl.org/our-work/us-...
August 25, 2026 at 2:20 PM
🔎What happens if the IRS investigates a nonprofit?
With increased scrutiny of tax-exempt organizations, our new explainer breaks down IRS compliance checks, audits & criminal investigations, plus the protections nonprofits have and steps they can take to prepare.
🔗 www.icnl.org/our-work/us-...
With increased scrutiny of tax-exempt organizations, our new explainer breaks down IRS compliance checks, audits & criminal investigations, plus the protections nonprofits have and steps they can take to prepare.
🔗 www.icnl.org/our-work/us-...
India’s new FCRA Rules are now in force. What do they mean for civil society organizations receiving foreign funding, and for the foundations that support them?
ICNL’s new briefing examines the key provisions and practical implications.
Read the full analysis: www.icnl.org/post/news/un...
ICNL’s new briefing examines the key provisions and practical implications.
Read the full analysis: www.icnl.org/post/news/un...
August 17, 2026 at 1:50 PM
India’s new FCRA Rules are now in force. What do they mean for civil society organizations receiving foreign funding, and for the foundations that support them?
ICNL’s new briefing examines the key provisions and practical implications.
Read the full analysis: www.icnl.org/post/news/un...
ICNL’s new briefing examines the key provisions and practical implications.
Read the full analysis: www.icnl.org/post/news/un...
What are we watching around the world? 🌍
The legal landscape for civil society is constantly changing. Our latest Civic Freedom Monitor updates take a closer look at recent developments in #India, #Myanmar, #Nepal, and #Yemen.
🔎 Explore the latest updates and find your country
The legal landscape for civil society is constantly changing. Our latest Civic Freedom Monitor updates take a closer look at recent developments in #India, #Myanmar, #Nepal, and #Yemen.
🔎 Explore the latest updates and find your country
Civic Freedom Monitor
ICNL’s Civic Freedom Monitor provides up-to-date information on legal issues affecting civil society and civic freedom, including freedoms of association, expression, and peaceful assembly. We currently maintain reports on over 50 countries and eight multilateral organizations.
www.icnl.org
August 13, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Protests make headlines. The laws shaping them often don’t.
ICNL’s U.S. Protest Law Tracker has become a go-to resource for journalists, academics, policymakers, advocates, and others tracking legislation that could affect the right to protest.
📍 Explore the Tracker: www.icnl.org/usprotestlaw...
ICNL’s U.S. Protest Law Tracker has become a go-to resource for journalists, academics, policymakers, advocates, and others tracking legislation that could affect the right to protest.
📍 Explore the Tracker: www.icnl.org/usprotestlaw...
August 12, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Protests make headlines. The laws shaping them often don’t.
ICNL’s U.S. Protest Law Tracker has become a go-to resource for journalists, academics, policymakers, advocates, and others tracking legislation that could affect the right to protest.
📍 Explore the Tracker: www.icnl.org/usprotestlaw...
ICNL’s U.S. Protest Law Tracker has become a go-to resource for journalists, academics, policymakers, advocates, and others tracking legislation that could affect the right to protest.
📍 Explore the Tracker: www.icnl.org/usprotestlaw...
🌏 ICNL’s Asia & Pacific program works with partners across the region to strengthen civic freedoms, support civil society resilience, and promote rights-respecting legal frameworks.
Learn more about our work to protect and expand civic space: www.icnl.org/our-work/asi...
Learn more about our work to protect and expand civic space: www.icnl.org/our-work/asi...
August 10, 2026 at 8:26 PM
🌏 ICNL’s Asia & Pacific program works with partners across the region to strengthen civic freedoms, support civil society resilience, and promote rights-respecting legal frameworks.
Learn more about our work to protect and expand civic space: www.icnl.org/our-work/asi...
Learn more about our work to protect and expand civic space: www.icnl.org/our-work/asi...
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/...
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).
www.icnl.org
August 5, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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/...
Since 2023, ICNL and partners have contributed through legal analysis, consultations, and joint submissions⬇️ www.icnl.org/post/report/...
🗺️ 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...
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...
August 3, 2026 at 2:33 PM
🗺️ 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...
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...
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.
www.nytimes.com
July 31, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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...
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...
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...
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...
July 31, 2026 at 4:15 AM
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...
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...
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...
July 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM
🇯🇴 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...
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
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
July 28, 2026 at 3:40 PM
⚖️ 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
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...
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...
July 27, 2026 at 7:15 PM
📚 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...
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⬇️
Read her analysis⬇️
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.:
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.:
What Hungary's Anti-Corruption Election Can Teach U.S. Democracy Advocates
Hungary's anti-corruption win offers U.S. democracy advocates lessons, but success requires a credible messenger and a concrete plan.
www.justsecurity.org
July 27, 2026 at 1:08 PM
📰 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⬇️
Read her analysis⬇️