Ahead of the U.S. #FATF Mutual Evaluation, @CharitySecurity submitted input examining how AML/CFT rules are affecting #NPOs. The report highlights growing concerns about politically driven, non-risk-based targeting and its impact on essential services.
👉tinyurl.com/yp4x8dxe
#AML/#CFT rules are creating hurdles for climate and environmental #NPOs.
In their research for @milieudefensie, Floor Knoote and Annika van Baar show how #NPOs in 24 countries are faced with blocked transfers, delayed payments, and stricter regulations.
tinyurl.com/ycyf9weu
Hearing disturbing news that Tunisian HRD & prominent lawyer Ayachi Hammami was arrested yesterday to serve a 5-year prison sentence on trumped up terrorism charges; I have urged the Tunisian authorities to stop criminalising HRDs & politicising the judiciary @TunisieDiplo
J'apprends avec inquiétude que le DDH & éminent avocat tunisien Ayachi Hammami a été arrêté hier pour purger une peine de 5 ans de prison sur la base d'accusations fallacieuses de terrorisme. J'ai exhorté les autorités tunisiennes à cesser de criminaliser les défenseurs des droits humains & de politiser le pouvoir judiciaire @TunisieDiplosrdefenders.org/information/…
ALT Le drapeau de la Tunisie flottant au vent sur un fond de ciel bleu.
The NPOs–Regulators Connect (NRC) initiative, led by Coalition member @civicadvisory, is fostering dialogue & collaboration between #NPOs and regulators across Africa.
🔗Read the full story and learn more about NRC’s impact: tinyurl.com/mujamkk5
📰 #NewStory Coalition member @civicadvisory highlights their NPOs–Regulators Connect initiative, fostering open dialogue, trust, and evidence-based engagement.
➡️Learn how NRC is strengthening collaboration and governance across the region. fatfplatform.org/stories/npo…
📬Our latest newsletter is out!
🔹 A new guide on Tunisia’s shift to a hybrid regime and its impact on civic space
🔹 Updates on #FATF Rec 8 & risk-based approach for #NPOs
🔹 Civil society advocacy on financial access
➕ more stories and news!
Read here👉tinyurl.com/38cfd5xf
🚨 Ecuador’s bill imposes disproportionate requirements on NGOs: heavy reporting, disclosure of funding & beneficiaries, and potential dissolution for non-compliance. Civil Society warn it reflects a regional trend of shrinking civic space.
Read more: tinyurl.com/25kdzppc
🇹🇳The Kawakibi Center for Democratic Transformation has released two in-depth studies on the legal and financial environment for associations in #Tunisia. Both reports offer valuable insights for associations, policymakers, and CS actors.
📚Read more: tinyurl.com/7zvkv54x
🇱🇰@HSCollective, co-chair of the @fatfplatform, joined a workshop in #SriLanka aimed at strengthening NPO engagement ahead of the #FATF Mutual Evaluation.
Read more about CSOs’ concerns, workshop discussions, and government commitments on NPO inclusion.
fatfplatform.org/news/sri-la…
Coalition member @capsunlock_org sheds light on how #Kazakhstan’s implementation of #FATF Rec 8 is undermining civil society rather than protecting it. Despite no TF/ML links, NGOs face onerous reporting requirements, inspections, and frozen bank accounts. tinyurl.com/mrvd7ta6
🧵1/5 Last week’s #FATF-#MONEYVAL Plenary chaired by @FATFNews President @ElisadeAnda & MONEYVAL Chair Nicola Muccioli ended with important developments for civil society. Here’s a breakdown. 👇
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🔹Changes to Recommendation 16 aim to improve transparency and efficiency on cross-border payments.
@FATFNews also noted ongoing dialogue with civil society to ensure alignment with privacy and inclusion goals.
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These developments are the result of sustained engagement by #civilsociety and other stakeholders. Continued attention will be needed to ensure these reforms translate into meaningful change on the ground.
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