NGOs
How Coronavirus and Cognitive Dissonance Are Shaping the NGO LandscapeThe need for oversight of NGO activities is greater than ever.
Local Leaders Blame Bolsonaro, Allies for Spiking Police Killings in BrazilMore than 1,250 people have been killed by police this year under the watch of the far-right president, who came to office promising a zero-tolerance approach to crime.
Israel Pressured Germany to Defund Media, Rights GroupsThe letter allegedly urged the German government to "fundamentally rethink" its support for a range of organizations, including the Jewish Museum in Berlin.
Authorities Pushed to Address 'Shameful' Migrant CampsMore than 17,000 migrants are stuck in limbo inside over-capacity camps on Greece's Mediterranean islands.
The State Department Wants to Divest from Democracy NGOThe National Endowment for Democracy was created in 1983 to fund and proliferate pro-U.S. and pro-democracy institutions abroad.
Are Americans More Charitable Amid Social Strife?New research looks at why and when Americans give most.
Businesses, Take a Cue From NGOs When Opposing TrumpThe trick is finding a creative and powerful combination of social purpose and commercial interest.
Amnesty Decries Russia Labeling NGOs as Foreign AgentsAmnesty International slammed the law as a "draconian" attempt to stifle criticism.
Israel's NGO Bill is an Attempt to Crush CriticsUnder the pretense of increasing transparency, the bill's actual intention is to delegitimize left-leaning organizations.
Israel's new NGO Bill Will Reveal Hidden AgendasNGOs operating in Israel must be transparent about who funds them, writes Emmanuel Navon
Poll: The Majority of Russians See Themselves As FreeRussian voters were more concerned about the state of their democracy during the presidency of Dmitry Medvedev than now.
The Exploitative Selfishness of Volunteering AbroadWorking in a poor country should result in a broadened worldview, not a new profile picture.
Russia Outlaws the National Endowment for DemocracyThe D.C.-based nonprofit foundation is the first to be officially designated as an "undesirable organization" by Russian law enforcement.
MacArthur Foundation to Leave Russia Under Pressure From KremlinThe foundation, which has operated in Moscow for more than 20 years, said new laws had made it 'impossible to continue,' by placing the charity on a list of 'undesirable' organizations - a criticism it said was baseless.
The U.S. Is Still Indispensable. For the Time Being.Emerging powers are resorting to mechanisms like the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to achieve their ends.
Russian Parliament Creates a "Patriotic Stop-List"The Federation Council wants to outlaw twelve international NGOs, including Freedom House and the MacArthur Foundation.
Russia Clamps Down on 'Undesirables' With New LawRussians who work with foreign groups deemed to pose a threat to the state can be prosecuted.
Modi's War on Foreign NGOs Will Have Dire ConsequencesSince helping Muslim victims of violence, foreign charities are being harassed by the Indian government.
