Broad-Based Sanctions on Russia Undercut Russian Civil Society When It Is Needed Most
By Gabe Murphy Coverage of the war in Ukraine has rightly emphasized the critical role of civil society in responding to this moment. Both local civil society groups and international nongovernmental organizations have mobilized to
GAO Report Addresses Nonprofit Banking Access Challenges in High-Risk Countries
By Ashleigh Subramanian-Montgomery On Dec. 16, 2021, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a ‘Report to Congressional Committees’ entitled the Bank Secrecy Act: Views on Proposals to Improve Banking Access for Entities Transferring Funds
Israel’s Attack on Palestinian NGOs is a Threat to Civil Society Everywhere
By Kay Guinane Over the last two decades humanitarian actors have experienced increasing legal restrictions on their operations and physical attacks on personnel and facilities. This long-standing problem is a manifestation of the larger trend
Human Rights Day 2020 – Some Signs of Progress for Civil Society?
By Kay Guinane Despite setbacks for human rights, including use of emergency powers to suppress civil society, there are promising signs that the powers that be are ready to address the disconnect between counterterrorism measures
19 Years Later EO 13224 Continues to Block Humanitarian Aid. It’s Time for an Update
by Kay Guinane Nineteen years ago today – Sept. 23, 2001- President George W. Bush signed Executive Order 13224, an emergency declaration responding to the 9/11 attacks that relied on sanctions authorities in the International
On International Day of Charity, A Call for Protecting Charities and Supporting Sustainable Development Goals
By Zach Theiler On Sept. 5, the International Day of Charity, launched in 2012 to honor Mother Teresa, it is time to recognize the importance of charities in alleviating suffering and promoting human security. Globally,