CIVICUS is deeply dismayed by the actions of the upper house of the Russian Parliament, the Federation Council, to pass a bill that stigmatises civil society groups which receive foreign funding.
The bill approved on 18 July obligates civil society advocacy groups which receive foreign funding to register with the Justice Ministry as "foreign agents." The bill now needs presidential approval before becoming law.
CIVICUS believes that passing of this regressive bill violates Russia's constitutional and international law commitments to guarantee freedom of association.
Learn more about CIVICUS' actions on this issue:
CIVICUS Condemns Russia's Controversial NGO Law
Urgent Call for Action on moves to muzzle NGOs in Russia
Another setback for freedom of assembly hits Russia, say CIVICUS and Greenpeace Russia
