Venezuela: Legislation aiming to criminalize and obstruct civil society work

If enacted, this law would seriously hinder the freedom of association and the free and independent functioning of civil society organizations by requiring them to seek government authorization for their operations and disclose any foreign funding. The vague and ambiguous language in the current draft of the bill raises fears of heightened persecution against human rights defenders, with potential fines, registration cancellations, and even criminal charges. The bill’s explicit emphasis on foreign funding and labeling of NGOs as ‘foreign agents’ adds to its troubling features. Full Text -> OMCT

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