image via ICNL. (left to right) Douglas Rutzen, Waruguru Kaguongo, Maina Kiai, and Nilda Bullain in Mombasa, Kenya

The Second Report of the Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association focuses on CSOs and foreign funding:

The UN Special Rapporteur on the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association, Maina Kiai, recently released his second thematic report, which was presented to the United Nations Human Rights Council in May 2013. The report focuses on the ability of civil society organizations to seek, secure, and utilize financial resources from international, foreign and domestic sources. The report also outlines practical guidelines to facilitate peaceful assemblies.

For resources, visit the UN Special Rapporteur page. Download the full report from the WINGS Knowledge Center.