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
These resources focus on combating laws that restrict civic space and philanthropy around the world. More
Foreign Funding
This portal reviews laws and measures that protect the right of NGOs to receive funding from abroad. More
Freedom of Assembly
This portal includes publications, reports and court cases on the freedom of assembly. More
UN Special Rapporteur
This portal tracks Mr. Maina Kiai's work to defend the freedoms of peaceful assembly and association. More
Counter-Terrorism
This compilation synthesizes counter-terrorism measures affecting civil society since 2001. More
Aid Effectiveness
These documents focus on the enabling environment for civil society and the aid effectiveness debate. More
Post-2015 Development Agenda
This portal summarizes the framework to succeed the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). More
Digital Freedom
These resources analyze freedom of association and human rights on the Internet and digital media. More
Regional and Global Overviews
This portal reviews NGO Law in Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and South Pacific. More
Assessment and Monitoring Tools
This portal includes tools for assessing and monitoring the legal enabling environment for civil society. More
Volunteerism
This portal reviews laws that have been enacted since the "International Year of Volunteers" in 2001. More
NGO/Government Cooperation
These documents focus on methods to enable citizens to participate in public policy and law-making. More