Regulations, policies and even lawsuits can have a chilling effect on the work of humanitarian aid, peacebuilding, development, human rights and other nonprofit organizations. At times, however, government officials make statements or issue guidance indicating that certain activities are permissible. While these do not hold the force of law, and consulting with legal counsel is always advisable, this page contains resources on those statements and guidance.
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Treasury Issues General License to Protect NGO Activities in Russia
On April 19, 2022, Treasury issued Russia-related General License (GL) 27, authorizing “Certain Transactions in Support of Nongovernmental Organizations' Activities.” Alongside this, Treasury issued an accompanying Fact Sheet on “Preserving Agricultural Trade, Access to Communication,
Treasury Issues Additional General License for Ukraine to Protect NGO Activities
On March 11, 2022, Treasury issued Ukraine General License 23, authorizing transactions, “including the processing and transfer of funds, payment of taxes, fees, and import duties, and purchase or receipt of permits, licenses, or public
Russia-Ukraine Sanctions, Civil Society Concerns, and What Donors Should Know
This issue brief summarizes some of the recent sanctions imposed in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, raises concerns these sanctions pose for civil society organizations operating in Russia and Ukraine, and offers recommendations
New General License Allows Transactions with Afghan Government Institutions, Including Afghanistan’s Central Bank
On Feb. 25, Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued General License 20: Authorizing Transactions Involving Afghanistan or Governing Institutions in Afghanistan, as well as new FAQs and updated FAQs related to Afghanistan. The
US Sanctions Russia and Certain Regions of Ukraine, and Issues General Licenses
Feb. 24, 2022 The Charity & Security Network strongly condemns the Russian government’s decision to invade Ukraine, which poses a serious threat to the Ukrainian people, as well as the civil society groups working on
Biden Administration Eases Restrictions on Aid to Afghanistan – The Hill
December 22, 2021 C&SN's Founder and Senior Advisor Kay Guinane is quoted, arguing that while "the new general licenses go farther than their predecessors by protecting a broader range of activities... Rather than taking a