Running a nonprofit in Belgium means living by a calendar few founders planned for. General assemblies to convene, accounts to approve and file, changes to publish, registers to keep up to date. For small teams focused on their mission, the legal and governance side of an ASBL or AISBL can feel like a maze. Pro …
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Setting Up an AISBL/IVZW in Belgium Pro Publico matched Europa Structura, a new research foundation on technology and finance, with Dentons, one of our leading member law firms, whose Brussels team helped it establish its legal home in the European capital. For a think tank that wants to inform EU policymakers, Brussels is the natural …
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Preparedness as Impact: Pro Bono Compliance for Erasmus+ Not every pro bono engagement ends with the outcome originally imagined – but that doesn’t mean the legal support delivered isn’t valuable. This is the story of how Baker McKenzie‘s Brussels employment law team helped Victim Support Europe (VSE) get compliance-ready to host an international intern, and …
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Pro Bono for Ocean Resilience Pro bono lawyers at Cleary Gottlieb helped Blue Marine Foundation analyse the EU’s 2025 fisheries subsidies proposal, informing a joint NGO briefing endorsed by 65 organisations. The New European MFF When the European Commission published its proposal for the post-2028 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) in July 2025, it included a …
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From Coalition to Institution How Dentons Helped The Protein Project Build Its Legal Foundation In under a year, a small group of fellows from the School for Moral Ambition did what many well-funded advocacy campaigns spend years trying to achieve: they got MEPs from the EPP, Renew and the Greens to sit on the same …
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Defend Civil Society from Copyright Scam Pro Publico matched Volonteurope, a European non-profit network focused on promoting active citizenship and volunteering, with Van Bael & Bellis, one of our member law firms in Brussels, to help it respond to copyright claims over its past publications. Copyright claims against NGOs often arrive out of the blue. …
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A Constructive Approach to the EU’s New Political Advertising Rules Some of the most interesting pro bono collaborations happen when big law firms, usually advising the world’s largest tech companies, turn their expertise toward helping civil society navigate the very rules those companies now have to follow. That’s exactly what happened when a leading international …
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“All On Board” from a withdrawn proposal to a registered ECI On 17 July 2026, the European Commission registered All On Board – For your right to citizenship without borders – a European Citizens’ Initiative led by the ECIT Foundation that asks the EU to guarantee every citizen the right to learn about, experience, and …
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Mapping Trans Rights in EU Courts: A Pan-European Pro Bono Effort Across the European Union, trans people seeking trans-specific healthcare (from access to procedures, to cost reimbursement, to cross-border care) increasingly run into a patchwork of national rules, administrative refusals, and a handful of court decisions that are not well known. The case law exists. …
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Legal Update for their Landmark Rights Guide In 2015, Transgender Europe and Central Asia (TGEU) published a guide that would go on to shape how a generation of activists, lawyers, and equality bodies understood the law. Titled TGEU’s Activist’s Guide on Trans People’s Rights under EU Law: An Overview of Current EU Law Covering Gender …
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Building a Global Legal Lifeline: How Pro Bono Lawyers Are Strengthening the Rights in Exile Platform For millions of asylum seekers and refugees around the world, access to legal information and representation can make a real difference to reaching safety and protection. Laws vary by country, and the local organisations equipped to help are often …
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Bringing The Finance Curse to Screen When a documentary sets out to examine how financial power shapes democracies, the film itself has to be built to withstand scrutiny. That was the challenge facing Pip Films CIC, the Community Interest Company behind The Finance Curse – a feature documentary exploring how financialisation reshapes economies, politics, and …
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How Pro Bono Legal Expertise Helped WWF Turn a Landmark ICJ Opinion Into EU Policy Impact A pro bono legal team helped WWF’s European Policy Office translate the ICJ’s climate advisory opinion into concrete recommendations for the EU’s LULUCF Regulation. In July 2025, the International Court of Justice issued its advisory opinion on States’ obligations …
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Pro Bono Legal Support for a Human Rights Coalition International law is only as strong as the willingness of states to apply it. When the International Court of Justice issues a landmark advisory opinion, the real work begins afterwards – translating a legal finding into policy that governments and institutions can actually implement. That is …
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Dissolving an ASBL Responsibly and With Confidence When a civil society organisation reaches the end of its lifecycle, the final chapter can be just as complex as the first. Winding down an association in Belgium involves navigating company law, VAT obligations, accounting requirements, and asset allocation rules – all at once, and often with no …
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A New Defender of European Democracy Pro Publico matched the Democracy Safeguards Initiative (DSI) with Dentons‘ Brussels office, enabling the creation of a new Belgian non-profit dedicated to protecting European democracy from authoritarian interference – at zero legal cost to the organisation. The Threat to European Democracy Democratic systems across Europe are under growing pressure. …
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Pro Bono Against Predatory Copyright Demands When copyright demand letters start arriving (each threatening escalation, each requesting hundreds of euros per image) even the most reputable civil society organisation can find itself in an uncomfortable position. Without dedicated legal capacity, assessing the validity of such claims is genuinely difficult. That is exactly the challenge the …
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Pro Bono to Navigate the Frontiers of DSA Enforcement Pro Publico connected Vigilia with a pro bono legal team for advice on Article 21 of the Digital Services Act – an area of law with no clear precedent. Here’s what happened next. The EU Digital Services Act When the Digital Services Act entered into force, …
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A Good Advice Doesn’t Always Say Yes In April 2025, a Brussels-based network representing a variety of economic actors across the EU received the kind of letter no advocacy organisation wants to receive. Several funding calls it had championed on behalf of its members were cancelled by the European Commission with little explanation, weeks after …
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Legal support for an inclusive training project in Spain Some pro bono requests find their match quickly. Others need a longer route. A small Spanish association came to Pro Publico with a set of legal questions. The help it needed came from our wider European network rather than from Brussels. A small association with an …
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IP Rights for an Age Equality Nonprofit Pro Publico matched droits devant ASBL with Clifford Chance to help a young nonprofit protect its training materials and build a sustainable model for sharing its expertise on human rights in older age. Ageism Is a Human Rights Issue Discrimination based on age remains one of the least …
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Pro bono support on HR-related legal questions When workforce changes raised complex HR and employment questions, ILGA-Europe turned to high quality advice via legal pro bono assistance. Navigating Change with the Right Support Civil society organisations are no strangers to change. Funding cycles shift, teams restructure, and with those changes come questions that require careful, …
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Pro Publico matched a Brussels-based civil society organisation with the labour and employment team at the law firm Crowell & Moring, delivering expert pro bono employment advice at a critical moment. For many non-profit organisations, a legal dispute with a former employee is not just a legal problem. It is an existential one. Without access …
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Fighting Disinformation with Pro Bono Aletheos began as a volunteer-driven civic tech initiative in Belgium, bringing together AI developers, data scientists and civil society experts committed to protecting information integrity. The team develops ethical AI-assisted tools and research methods to help journalists, researchers, NGOs and the public detect disinformation, analyse propaganda narratives and strengthen media …
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Fighting EU Overseas Voters’ Disenfranchisement Every European election, millions of EU citizens who have exercised their right to live and work in another member state discover the limits of that right at the ballot box. They can vote in local elections. In some cases, they can vote in European Parliament elections. But in nine member …
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Pro Bono to Protect Greece’s Seas We matched the Blue Marine Foundation with the global law firm Reed Smith to help navigate the complex legal framework governing EU aquaculture funding in Greece. Together, they examined how the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) is implemented, the environmental safeguards built into the funding framework, and …
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Future-Proofing a Human Rights Organisation When Belgium overhauled its Companies and Associations Code, Protection International needed its bylaws brought into compliance. Crowell & Moring stepped in pro bono, matched by Pro Publico. The new Companies and Associations Code (CAC) Every non-profit in Belgium faced the same quiet deadline. In 2019, Parliament adopted a new Companies …
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Pro Bono for an Inclusive Padel Community How Dentons and Pro Publico helped a grassroots padel community become a fully-fledged Belgian non-profit From WhatsApp group to vzw: the Jamii story When Tino Chibebe and his co-founders started Jamii, they had a simple idea: create a space where Black people and other underrepresented groups could feel …
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Pro Bono Employment Advice for Civil Society Pro Publico matched a Brussels-based civil society organisation with the labour and employment team at the law firm Crowell & Moring, delivering expert pro bono employment advice at a critical moment. For many non-profit organisations, a legal dispute with a former employee is not just a legal problem. …
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Tax Implications of a Cross-Border Fellowship Pro Publico matched the School for Moral Ambition with DLA Piper‘s Amsterdam team to deliver pro bono legal support on cross-border tax and payroll compliance. The Challenge: EU Employment Is More Complex Than It Looks Working across EU member states creates real legal complexity. When fellows split their time …
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Pro bono tackling SLAPPs in Greece Pro Publico matched the European Implementation Network (EIN) with the global law firm Mayer Brown to provide pro bono legal research supporting the fight against SLAPPs and the effective implementation of freedom of expression judgments in Greece. Freedom of expression is a cornerstone of democratic societies. However, across Europe, …
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Pro Bono for Climate Education At a time of growing geopolitical uncertainty, civil society organisations working on climate action are proactively strengthening their legal and operational foundations. For organisations operating globally, establishing a stable legal base in Europe is a strategic way to ensure continuity and resilience of their mission. This was an opportunity that …
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Financial access of Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) in Exile Pro Publico matched the European Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ECNL) with a major global law firm to deliver targeted pro bono legal research for civil society in exile, addressing how EU anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) rules affect access to banking services. Across Europe, …
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Pro Bono Legal Support for Female Entrepreneurship in Belgium How the global law firm Cleary Gottlieb provided pro bono legal support that strengthened #SheDIDIT’s governance and intellectual property safeguards. A Growing Need for Legal Protection in the Nonprofit Sector Nonprofits across Belgium increasingly handle intellectual property, personal data, and contractual relationships. As a result, pro …
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Pro Bono on EU Funding Restrictions Pro Publico matched Civil Society Europe with a leading international law firm to provide crucial pro bono legal support in defending civic space across the European Union. This partnership emerged at a critical moment when new EU funding guidance threatened to silence civil society organisations engaged in advocacy and …
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The Challenge of GDPR for Civil Society Understanding GDPR compliance for NGOs is a pressing concern. While most available guidance focuses on business-to-consumer relations, nonprofits working in advocacy and public affairs can face very different challenges that require more targeted and context-driven advice. The Case: Practical GDPR Questions for NGOs WWF sought clarity on several …
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Pro Bono for Environmental Justice Pro Publico matched the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) with a major international law firm to provide pro bono legal support for environmental justice, strengthening civil society work on access to justice in environmental matters across Europe. Ensuring effective access to justice is a cornerstone of environmental democracy. Across the EU, …
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Pro Bono to strengthen Public Participation through EU Environmental Law We were proud to connect the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) with the Belgian law firm Collectif Deprevernet, enabling targeted EU environmental law pro bono support to advance democratic participation in Europe’s renewable energy transition. As the European Union accelerates renewable energy deployment, public participation rights …
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EU ANIMAL WELFARE LITIGATION We helped advance EU Animal Welfare Litigation Through a Strategic Partnership between a major law firms and the European Institute for Animal Law & Policy A New Push for EU Animal Welfare Litigation Pro Publico was proud to match The European Institute for Animal Law & Policy (EIALP) and The School …
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Pro Bono for Minority Rights Advocates PILnet welcomed the Covington & Burling’s Brussels-based EU Public Policy team to deliver a hands-on session on legal framing for advocacy pitches during their MARIO Conference 2025 – strengthening the advocacy capacity of minority rights defenders across Central and Eastern Europe. Building Legal Capacity for Minority Rights Advocacy Across …
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Protecting the Oceans Through Law: Safeguarding the EU Common Fisheries Policy The EU Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) is a cornerstone of European ocean governance. It ensures that fishing in EU waters and beyond remains sustainable, protects marine biodiversity, and supports the livelihoods of coastal communities. Yet, under mounting pressure from certain industry interests, several Member …
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Supporting Journalists Facing Threats Pro Publico matched Free Press Unlimited (FPU) with Hogan Lovells, supported by The Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice, to defend press freedom in Colombia through a high-profile case. The case focused on journalist Claudia Duque, who was tortured by Colombia’s former Deputy Director of the secret police, José Miguel …
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Establishing a Belgian Legal Entity Pro Publico matched the fast-growing The School for Moral Ambition with the global law firm Dentons to establish a Belgian legal entity (ASBL/VZW) to directly oversee their Brussels-operations. Why This Cause Matters The School for Moral Ambition is dedicated to empowering the next generation of changemakers. Through its fellowship programme, …
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Pro Bono for Renewable Energy We matched Sustainable Citizens, an Italian grassroots association from Liguria, with Laura Mazzei, Public Affairs Manager for the Green Transition and Industrials at FIPRA International, to strengthen their campaign for a more ambitious Regional Energetic And Environmental Plan (PEAR). Why renewable energy advocacy matters in Liguria Liguria’s PEAR sets the …
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How Pro Bono Support Boosted the One-for-One Campaign We matched Fridays For Future and their allies with Senior Policy Advisor Giulia Neri to advance the One-for-One campaign in the European Parliament. Why the One-for-One Campaign Matters The One-for-One Campaign is a bold initiative designed to change the rules of European banking. It focuses on the …
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Can VAT Exemptions Cover NGO Suppliers? Pro Publico facilitated a successful collaboration between a Brussels-based civil society organisation and the international law firm Freshfields, enabling a strategic legal assessment on the VAT implications of delivering services to the European Commission. A VAT Question with Global Implications Legal uncertainty can hinder mission-critical opportunities for organisations working …
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Pro Bono For Data Compliance Pro Publico connected a Brussels-based human rights and democracy network with Covington & Burling to deliver pro bono GDPR compliance assistance. GDPR and Pan-European NGO Networks EU data protection rules (GDPR) pose unique challenges, especially for unregistered networks operating across borders. Decisions around contact data – whether public or private …
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Pro Bono to Tackle Food Waste Pro Publico matched Dianne Smits, a graduate student at Wageningen University, with top-tier EU regulatory & public affairs consultants at Freshfields to advance her mission of changing the EU food donation policy. The Problem: EU Food Waste and Missed Opportunities One third of food in the European Union is …
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The Legal Launch of the Nordic Carbon Removal Association Pro Publico connects Nordic Carbon Removal Pioneers with DLA Piper to launch a new industry-led association. A United Nordic Front for Carbon Removal The Nordic carbon removal sector is rapidly emerging as a key player in Europe’s climate response. Yet until recently, there was no dedicated …
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The Barnahus Model in the Netherlands Pro Publico connected Defence for Children – ECPAT Netherlands with the international law firm De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, enabling expert pro bono research to advance the implementation of the Barnahus model in the Netherlands. A Child-Centred Approach to Justice Across Europe, the Barnahus – literally “Children’s House” – represents …
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Incorporating a Nonprofit in Germany: Legal Advice Fueling Collective Climate Action We matched the Climate Action Community (CAC) with top-tier lawyers from Latham & Watkins to support their mission by advising them on incorporating a nonprofit in Germany. From Anxiety to Agency: The Urgency Behind Climate Community Building As the climate crisis grows more acute, …
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Pro Bono to Navigate Legal Complexities Impactful social initiatives should have access to the best legal expertise. That’s why the 89 Initiative, a forward-thinking policy research organization, was matched with Laurens Engelen, the pro bono partner of reference for the Brussels office of the global law firm Dentons. The result? Tailored pro bono legal advice …
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Supporting a Think Tank Committed to a Green Future At Pro Publico, we believe that impactful civil society organizations deserve top-tier legal assistance. That’s why we matched the Brussels-based think tank Europe Jacques Delors (EJD) with leading global law firm Covington & Burling LLP. The result? A seamless pro bono collaboration that strengthened EJD’s legal …
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Tax & Employment for a new CSO in Belgium Pro Publico received itself legal advice from the top-tier international law firm Freshfields, whose Brussels office provided comprehensive pro bono support on tax and employment matters. This collaboration is a great example of the type of pro bono legal assistance that can be offered to nonprofit …
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Legal Support for UK Non-Profit Registration Establishing a charity in the UK can be a daunting task – especially for small, youth-led initiatives focused on mission-driven work rather than legal formalities. This was the case for RE-PEAT, a grassroots organisation advocating for peatland restoration, wanting to formalise their operations in the UK. We connected them …
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Pro Bono for Carbon Removal The climate innovation non-profit Carbon Gap received pro bono legal support by the global law firm DLA Piper to set up a new legal entity in Brussels – an essential step in expanding their activities on carbon removal at the European level. Why Carbon Removal Matters The climate crisis demands …
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Legal Assistance to champion Diversity in European Policy Diversity in policy debates is not just a matter of fairness – it’s a necessity for better decision-making. Unfortunately, women experts remain underrepresented in high-level discussions. The Brussels Binder was founded to change this by creating a widely recognized platform that highlights over 1,500 women professionals, making …
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Pro Publico to improve Pharma Legislation Pro Publico connected the Anticancer Fund with legal powerhouse Crowell & Moring LLP which offered pro bono advice on suggested amendments to the draft text as proposed by the EC to the EU’s pharmaceutical legislation to promote equitable access to cancer treatments. Addressing Legislative Gaps in Pharma Regulation The …
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Addressing Gender Disparities in Cambodia’s Justice System Women in Cambodia’s criminal justice system face systemic challenges, including arbitrary detention, lack of legal representation, and punitive sentencing. Approximately 73% of women in Cambodian prisons are incarcerated for minor, non-violent drug-related offenses. The rising number of women entering the prison system has highlighted the urgent need for …
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Pro Bono for Human Rights Pro Publico facilitated a pro bono collaboration between leading global law firm Dentons and the Rule 39 Initiative to ensure it could continue its mission to provide emergency legal assistance to those at risk of human rights violations. The Rule 39 Pro Bono Initiative Since 2021, the Rule 39 Initiative …
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Pro Bono for Accessible Prosthetics in Africa and Beyond We are proud to have matched Ugani Prosthetics with the exceptional legal experts at Crowell & Moring LLP to help advance their life-changing mission: providing amputees worldwide with access to affordable, high-quality prosthetics. The Cause: Affordable Prosthetics for All Millions of amputees globally face barriers to …
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Pro Bono for the Rule of Law Pro Publico facilitated a collaboration between the World Justice Project (WJP) and top-tier law firms to support the creation of an index on rule of law and governance: this partnership is driving data collection that will inform both EU and global assessments of governance, enabling stakeholders to strengthen …
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Pro Bono to Reform the EU A major international law firm offered legal research on a pro bono publico basis to empower Civil Society Europe with the right instruments to drive EU reform recommendations. Legal Research to Empower Civil Society Europe Pro Publico recently facilitated the collaboration between Civil Society Europe (CSE) …
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Establishing a Nonprofit Association in Belgium Pro Publico connected a network of young leaders in Brussels with the legal expertise of Dentons’ Partner Laurens Engelen to explore their options for establishing a nonprofit entity in Belgium. The Cause: Empowering Youth-Led Change Through Legal Structure A group of young leaders connected in an informal network considered …
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Belgian Hub for Female Entrepreneurship When #SheDIDIT, a Belgian organisation supporting women entrepreneurs of diverse backgrounds, needed expert legal guidance to comply with new Belgian legislation, Pro Publico matched them with the legal expertise of Dentons Brussels. This pro bono partnership allowed #SheDIDIT to align its governance documents with the new legal requirements and support …
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Pro Bono For Social Innovation Pro Publico successfully matched Brussels-based EASIN – the European Alliance for Social Innovation, with legal experts from Dentons to provide crucial pro bono legal assistance. This partnership contributed to advancing social innovation and democratic participation in Europe, aligning with the European Commission’s goals of a just and inclusive transition. …
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Pro Bono for Language Statutory Updates Pro Publico partnered with Reed Smith’s Brussels office to provide ADRA Europe—the Adventist Development and Relief Agency’s European branch—with vital pro bono legal support. This assistance allowed ADRA to refine and validate its statutes in English, ensuring their operations comply with Belgian law and enhancing their legal foundation …
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A Study on Food Waste & Donations Food waste is a significant issue in the EU, with millions of tons of edible food discarded annually. In an effort to address this, Pro Publico connected Wageningen University student Diane Smits with legal experts from Reed Smith to help transform her academic thesis on food donations into …
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Pro Bono to Strengthen EU Engagement Pro Publico connected the Open Government Partnership (OGP) with Covington & Burling’s Public Policy Practice in Brussels. Covington’s advice focused on enhancing OGP’s engagement with the EU, aligning with OGP’s mission of advancing transparency, accountability and public participation in governance. Why EU Engagement Matters The EU is a powerful …
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Pro Bono Enchanting Social Inclusion We take pride in connecting impactful civil society organizations with professionals offering their expertise pro bono publico. One of our successes was matching the Fédération des Centres Sociaux et Socioculturels de France (FCSF) with Athenora Consulting, a Brussels-based lobbying agency led by Natacha Clarac, to advance FCSF’s policy reform efforts. …
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Pro Bono to Supports Ocean Protection In today’s world, addressing environmental challenges requires the collective efforts of diverse stakeholders. We were glad to facilitate a partnership between Steptoe’s Brussels legal experts and the WWF European Policy Office to advance ocean protection policies within the European Union. This collaboration aimed to provide legal expertise to shape …
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Pro Bono to Navigate the Digital Services Act and address Online Misinformation The rise of digital platforms has amplified the reach of information—and misinformation. As a non-profit focused on combating online misinformation, Science Feedback recognizes the importance of understanding and leveraging the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA). This legislation stands to reshape the digital …
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Pro (Bono) Publico to Democratize Access to Justice We are Pro Publico ASBL, a Brussels-based nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting civil society with top-tier law firms and public affairs consultancies providing their expertise pro bono publico. The organization aims to democratize access to justice and advocacy, enabling nonprofits and social impact organizations to achieve transformative …
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Pro Bono for a Sustainable Future Addressing climate change and fostering sustainable initiatives require unwavering commitment – and sometimes, expert legal guidance. Climate Streamers Foundation, a women-led nonprofit advocating for climate justice and sustainable change, found itself in need of specialised legal support to strengthen its foundation. Financial constraints, however, made professional services challenging to …
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Pro Bono for Rare Disease Advocacy When advocating for those with rare genetic conditions, it often takes more than dedication; it requires the right legal support. The Alpha-1 Europe Alliance, a new nonprofit advocating for patients with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, received essential pro bono legal assistance in forming its structure. This collaboration showcases how expert …
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The EU AI Act for a Responsible Future The EU AI Act redefines artificial intelligence regulation. As the world’s first comprehensive AI law, this groundbreaking legislation has the potential to reshape how AI operates across sectors. But it also brings complex challenges in governance and enforcement. Addressing these challenges is essential to ensuring AI aligns …
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Animal Health to prevent Pandemics The next pandemic could emerge at any time, underscoring the urgent need for preventive measures that address the root causes. Over 75% of new human infectious diseases originate in animals, yet global underinvestment in animal health systems has led to critical shortages in veterinary professionals, medications, and disease surveillance. This …
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Influencing Public Policy for Animal Welfare Public policy processes are often complex and challenging, particularly within national jurisdictions. For civil society organisations focused on animal welfare, these complications can limit their ability to influence legislative outcomes. However, through a pro bono collaboration with a leading international law firm, Eurogroup for Animals successfully navigated these barriers. …
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Legal Pro Bono for Sustainability In today’s climate-conscious world, consumers want to make sustainable choices, yet they often struggle with misleading practices like greenwashing. Insusty, a women-led social enterprise, aims to simplify sustainable consumption by offering loyalty programs that make eco-friendly choices accessible for both consumers and businesses, with a focus on Gen Z and …
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Can we clean Waste Management (EU) Funds? In the midst of Lebanon’s persistent waste management crisis, a powerful collaboration is driving actual change: the Reform Initiative For Transparent Economies (RITE), dedicated to monitoring internationally funded public projects in Lebanon. They have received valuable assistance through our free matchmaking service. RITE was born as a spontaneous …
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Policy Making to reduce Food Waste Public affairs experts at FIPRA volunteered their strategic advice to Generation Climate Europe, the main youth-led coalition network targeting climate and environmental issues. Waste Food no More Food waste accounts for about 5% of EU greenhouse gas emissions associated with the EU’s overall food consumption footprint. Halving food waste …
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Preserving Europe’s Insect Populations and Saving Ecosystems Bee populations across Europe are in steep decline, threatening ecosystems and agriculture alike. In fact, 80% of the world’s plants depend on insect pollinators like bees to reproduce. To address this growing crisis, Beeazy, a charitable initiative based in Poland, sought the expertise of public affairs professionals through …
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