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The Group of NPO Experts Discusses New Challenges
The group of NPO Experts was formed in The Hague and Vienna in January 2018. Its members discussed progress in their countries and new challenges. Members were drawn from 29 countries and engaged with the FATF Secretariat and selected government representatives. As a group, the experts aim to improve NPO regulations to increase transparency and effectiveness. Here are some of the key challenges facing the NPO sector. The group is a vital voice for the industry and the global fight against corruption.

C&SN briefing on NPOs

Charity & Security Network will host a special online briefing on False Claims Act and nonprofit organizations. While the False Claims Act was intended to protect whistleblowers, it can also be used against nonprofit organizations in today's complex environment. The briefing will help nonprofits protect themselves from a lawsuit by learning more about the law and how it applies to NPOs. Here are five things to consider.

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Holding v. Humanitarian Law Project

The United States Supreme Court upheld the federal law prohibiting "material support" for foreign terrorist organizations in Holding v. Humanitarian Law Project. The law prevents a nonprofit organization from providing assistance to foreign terrorist groups that have no connection to the United States. The organization provided assistance to the Kurdistan Workers' Party and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, which have both been designated as foreign terrorist organizations.

In the case, the plaintiffs argued that the U.S. government violated the Constitution by denying humanitarian assistance to terrorists. They said that the contested law did not prohibit humanitarian aid to countries that do not support terrorism. They also said that the prior statutory scheme was vague. This is a very troubling decision. This ruling should serve as a wakeup call for U.S. lawmakers.

Workshop on Safeguarding Humanitarian Assistance in Armed Conflict

The workshop aims to promote the effective management of security and safety within humanitarian organizations. By enhancing NGOs' capacities, donors should move away from the traditional risk-transfer/compliance model and adopt a risk-sharing approach. According to available data, humanitarian workers are most vulnerable to incidental and intentional harm. These risks can affect their safety and those of civilians. In addition, security and safety risks affect NGOs' operations.

To protect humanitarian assistance, the eu sanctions framework and the UN sanctions framework should be understood. These frameworks are highly complex, requiring technical and legal expertise. They impact humanitarian assistance in conflict zones. To ensure the effectiveness of humanitarian assistance, NGOs should consider the broader legal and political implications of different sanctions regimes. By understanding these frameworks, NGOs can advocate more effectively for safer access to impacted populations.
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