Resources by Theme

ICNL receives frequent requests for resources on current issues affecting the legal framework for civil society law. Below, we provide links to compilations of key resources on 12 topics.

Defending Civil Society

Defending Civil Society Report, second edition 2012

These resources focus on combating laws that restrict civic space and philanthropy around the world. More

Foreign Funding

Featured Publication: International Investment Treaty Protection of Not-for-Profit Organizations

This portal reviews laws and measures that protect the right of NGOs to receive funding from abroad. More

Freedom of Assembly

Global Trends in NGO Law - Freedom of Assembly

This portal includes publications, reports and court cases on the freedom of assembly. More

UN Special Rapporteur

Photo of UN Building Geneva Switzerland

This portal tracks Mr. Maina Kiai's work to defend the freedoms of peaceful assembly and association. More

Counter-Terrorism

Nonprofit Organizations and the Combatting of Terrorism Funding

This compilation synthesizes counter-terrorism measures affecting civil society since 2001. More

Aid Effectiveness

The Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness and the Accra Agenda for Action

These documents focus on the enabling environment for civil society and the aid effectiveness debate. More

Post-2015 Development Agenda

Featured Publication: Comparative Overview of European Standards and Practices in Regulating Public Participation

This portal summarizes the framework to succeed the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). More

Digital Freedom

Featured Publication: Comparative Overview of European Standards and Practices in Regulating Public Participation

These resources analyze freedom of association and human rights on the Internet and digital media. More

Regional and Global Overviews

Featured Publication: Survey of Arab NGO Laws

This portal reviews NGO Law in Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and South Pacific. More

Assessment and Monitoring Tools

Featured Tool: The NGO Law Monitor

This portal includes tools for assessing and monitoring the legal enabling environment for civil society. More

Volunteerism

Featured Publication: Laws and Policies Affecting Volunteerism Since 2001

This portal reviews laws that have been enacted since the "International Year of Volunteers" in 2001. More

NGO/Government Cooperation

Featured Publication: Comparative Overview of European Standards and Practices in Regulating Public Participation

These documents focus on methods to enable citizens to participate in public policy and law-making. More