ICNL
@icnl.bsky.social
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
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
📅 17 December 2025
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Special Event Room / Zoom
🔗 RSVP: icnl.short.gy/zoom-reg
#Doha #Qatar
December 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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
📅 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-...
➡️ Learn more: www.icnl.org/our-work/us-...
December 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🇺🇸🚨 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-...
➡️ Learn more: www.icnl.org/our-work/us-...
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...
📆 Dec 11
🕕 9 AM EST
🔗 Join us: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
December 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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...
📆 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
November 26, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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-...
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-...
November 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
🇺🇸 👉 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-...
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-...
🌐 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...
🔎 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...
November 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
🌐 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...
🔎 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...
#CivicSpace #CivicFreedoms
🔗 Learn more: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
#CivicSpace #CivicFreedoms
November 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
🇧🇩 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...
#CivicSpace #CivicFreedoms
🔗 Learn more: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
#CivicSpace #CivicFreedoms
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
✍️ Join the action: bit.ly/446ONEH
🌺 🌿 More about the Lead initiative: lead-initiative.com/
@clubdemadrid.bsky.social @ecnl.bsky.social @globalwitness.org
November 17, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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
✍️ Join the action: bit.ly/446ONEH
🌺 🌿 More about the Lead initiative: lead-initiative.com/
@clubdemadrid.bsky.social @ecnl.bsky.social @globalwitness.org
🔍 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
🔗 Discover more:www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
#CivicFreedoms #Nepal
November 14, 2025 at 7:57 PM
🔍 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
🔗 Discover more:www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
#CivicFreedoms #Nepal
🇹🇳 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...
#CivicSpace #ICNL
🔗 Learn more: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
#CivicSpace #ICNL
November 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🇹🇳 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...
#CivicSpace #ICNL
🔗 Learn more: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
#CivicSpace #ICNL
🆕 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
⏭️ 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
November 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
🆕 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
⏭️ 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...
🔎 Get critical legal insights to help ensure compliance and facilitate effective integration: www.icnl.org/post/news/gu...
November 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🇨🇿 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...
🔎 Get critical legal insights to help ensure compliance and facilitate effective integration: www.icnl.org/post/news/gu...
🇲🇼 Explore Recent Developments in #Malawi="/hashtag/Malawi's" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#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...
#CivicSpace #Malawi #ICNL
🔗 Learn more: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
#CivicSpace #Malawi #ICNL
November 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
🇲🇼 Explore Recent Developments in #Malawi="/hashtag/Malawi's" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#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...
#CivicSpace #Malawi #ICNL
🔗 Learn more: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
#CivicSpace #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/
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/
November 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🌎💚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/
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/
🔍 Understanding Civic Space in Colombia: Want to know about the legal landscape affecting civil society in Colombia? Our detailed Civic Freedom Monitor entry provides the latest insights and analysis.
🔗 Explore the insights: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
#CivicFreedoms #Colombia
🔗 Explore the insights: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
#CivicFreedoms #Colombia
November 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🔍 Understanding Civic Space in Colombia: Want to know about the legal landscape affecting civil society in Colombia? Our detailed Civic Freedom Monitor entry provides the latest insights and analysis.
🔗 Explore the insights: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
#CivicFreedoms #Colombia
🔗 Explore the insights: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
#CivicFreedoms #Colombia
🌍 Across Africa, civil society programs face ongoing international development assistance cuts. Drawing on insights from partners, ICNL’s consultation outcomes highlight the impact of reduced support on #CivilSociety + ways to ensure the sector’s sustainability: www.icnl.org/post/news/fo...
November 3, 2025 at 8:15 AM
🌍 Across Africa, civil society programs face ongoing international development assistance cuts. Drawing on insights from partners, ICNL’s consultation outcomes highlight the impact of reduced support on #CivilSociety + ways to ensure the sector’s sustainability: www.icnl.org/post/news/fo...
🔍🇺🇸 ICNL’s Congressional Investigations Tracker monitors key investigations affecting civil society since 2023 and what they mean for organizations across the United States.
📑 Explore the tracker: www.icnl.org/congressiona...
🔗Read the analysis: www.icnl.org/post/news/co...
📑 Explore the tracker: www.icnl.org/congressiona...
🔗Read the analysis: www.icnl.org/post/news/co...
October 31, 2025 at 7:34 PM
🔍🇺🇸 ICNL’s Congressional Investigations Tracker monitors key investigations affecting civil society since 2023 and what they mean for organizations across the United States.
📑 Explore the tracker: www.icnl.org/congressiona...
🔗Read the analysis: www.icnl.org/post/news/co...
📑 Explore the tracker: www.icnl.org/congressiona...
🔗Read the analysis: www.icnl.org/post/news/co...
⚖️ 🇺🇸 The Federal RICO Act: Discover how the Federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (#RICO) Act impacts a variety of actors beyond organized crime. Our explainer highlights its implications for nonprofits and the safeguards against misuse.
🔗 Learn more: www.icnl.org/our-work/us-...
🔗 Learn more: www.icnl.org/our-work/us-...
October 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
⚖️ 🇺🇸 The Federal RICO Act: Discover how the Federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (#RICO) Act impacts a variety of actors beyond organized crime. Our explainer highlights its implications for nonprofits and the safeguards against misuse.
🔗 Learn more: www.icnl.org/our-work/us-...
🔗 Learn more: www.icnl.org/our-work/us-...
🔍 Understanding Civic Freedoms in #Somalia
Want to learn about Somalia's civic space and the legal landscape for civic society organizations? Our detailed analysis offers the latest insights.
🔗 Explore the insights: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
#CivicFreedoms #CivilSociety #HumanRights
Want to learn about Somalia's civic space and the legal landscape for civic society organizations? Our detailed analysis offers the latest insights.
🔗 Explore the insights: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
#CivicFreedoms #CivilSociety #HumanRights
October 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
🔍 Understanding Civic Freedoms in #Somalia
Want to learn about Somalia's civic space and the legal landscape for civic society organizations? Our detailed analysis offers the latest insights.
🔗 Explore the insights: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
#CivicFreedoms #CivilSociety #HumanRights
Want to learn about Somalia's civic space and the legal landscape for civic society organizations? Our detailed analysis offers the latest insights.
🔗 Explore the insights: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
#CivicFreedoms #CivilSociety #HumanRights
🌍 Stay informed about civic freedoms in #Belarus with ICNL’s Civic Freedom Monitor. Discover recent updates and insights on how evolving laws impact civil society, covering freedoms of association, expression, and peaceful assembly.
🔗 Explore more: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
#CivicFreedoms
🔗 Explore more: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
#CivicFreedoms
October 28, 2025 at 7:36 PM
🌍 Stay informed about civic freedoms in #Belarus with ICNL’s Civic Freedom Monitor. Discover recent updates and insights on how evolving laws impact civil society, covering freedoms of association, expression, and peaceful assembly.
🔗 Explore more: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
#CivicFreedoms
🔗 Explore more: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
#CivicFreedoms
🇪🇨 Ecuador has enacted the Organic Law on Social Transparency, a sweeping measure with major implications for nonprofits and civil society.
⚠️ Our latest analysis breaks down 5 things you need to know about this law.
👉 Read the full analysis: www.icnl.org/post/analysi...
⚠️ Our latest analysis breaks down 5 things you need to know about this law.
👉 Read the full analysis: www.icnl.org/post/analysi...
October 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🇪🇨 Ecuador has enacted the Organic Law on Social Transparency, a sweeping measure with major implications for nonprofits and civil society.
⚠️ Our latest analysis breaks down 5 things you need to know about this law.
👉 Read the full analysis: www.icnl.org/post/analysi...
⚠️ Our latest analysis breaks down 5 things you need to know about this law.
👉 Read the full analysis: www.icnl.org/post/analysi...
🔍 Understanding Civic Freedoms in Mongolia: Delve into our thorough analysis of Mongolia’s civic space, focusing on legal barriers to association, expression, and assembly. Discover the current landscape for civil society.
🔗 Explore the details: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
#CivicFreedoms #Mongolia
🔗 Explore the details: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
#CivicFreedoms #Mongolia
October 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🔍 Understanding Civic Freedoms in Mongolia: Delve into our thorough analysis of Mongolia’s civic space, focusing on legal barriers to association, expression, and assembly. Discover the current landscape for civil society.
🔗 Explore the details: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
#CivicFreedoms #Mongolia
🔗 Explore the details: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
#CivicFreedoms #Mongolia
🇺🇸🚨 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-...
➡️ Learn more: www.icnl.org/our-work/us-...
October 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🇺🇸🚨 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-...
➡️ Learn more: www.icnl.org/our-work/us-...
🔍 Türkiye's Civic Space: An In-Depth Look
Uncover the latest analysis on legal barriers affecting freedoms of association, expression, and assembly in Türkiye. Our updated Civic Freedom Monitor provides key insights.
🔗 Explore the details: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
#CivicFreedoms #Türkiye
Uncover the latest analysis on legal barriers affecting freedoms of association, expression, and assembly in Türkiye. Our updated Civic Freedom Monitor provides key insights.
🔗 Explore the details: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
#CivicFreedoms #Türkiye
October 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🔍 Türkiye's Civic Space: An In-Depth Look
Uncover the latest analysis on legal barriers affecting freedoms of association, expression, and assembly in Türkiye. Our updated Civic Freedom Monitor provides key insights.
🔗 Explore the details: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
#CivicFreedoms #Türkiye
Uncover the latest analysis on legal barriers affecting freedoms of association, expression, and assembly in Türkiye. Our updated Civic Freedom Monitor provides key insights.
🔗 Explore the details: www.icnl.org/resources/ci...
#CivicFreedoms #Türkiye
🌍Around the world, #civilsociety is facing increasing restrictions. That’s why we welcome the UN Human Rights Committee’s decision to develop a new General Comment on the right to freedom of association.
➡️ The Committee has released a call for inputs and a concept note:
www.ohchr.org/en/calls-for...
➡️ The Committee has released a call for inputs and a concept note:
www.ohchr.org/en/calls-for...
October 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
🌍Around the world, #civilsociety is facing increasing restrictions. That’s why we welcome the UN Human Rights Committee’s decision to develop a new General Comment on the right to freedom of association.
➡️ The Committee has released a call for inputs and a concept note:
www.ohchr.org/en/calls-for...
➡️ The Committee has released a call for inputs and a concept note:
www.ohchr.org/en/calls-for...