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"The European Parliament, (…) 6. Insists that states have the primary responsibility and are under the obligation to protect all human rights and fundamental freedoms of all persons, and have a duty to provide a political, legal and administrative environment conducive to a free and functioning civil society, in which free and safe operation and access to funding is ensured, including through foreign sources."

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EU (European Parliament) : Resolution on Addressing Shrinking Civil Society Space in Developing Countries (2016/2324(INI)), para. 6

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Resolution on Addressing Shrinking Civil Society Space in Developing Countries (2016/2324(INI))

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States should create, in law and practice, an enabling environment for civil society organizations to operate free from hindrance and insecurity.
States should safeguard the ability of civil society organizations to seek, receive, and use resources, including funding.