Our research has helped develop the theoretical basis for our field and has been endorsed by the Dalai Lama, Vaclav Havel, Desmond Tutu, and other global civil society leaders.
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We have worked with thousands of partners to successfully promote the passage of laws that strengthen civic freedoms, philanthropy, and public participation.
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Partners
We work alongside our partners to navigate evolving legal environments for civil society, philanthropy, and public participation, around the world.
For over 30 years, we have worked closely with partners in more than 100 countries to promote civic freedoms and improve the legal environment for civil society. Here are some of our proudest accomplishments:
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As governments continue to restrict civic space, ICNL remains committed to building the resilience of civil society groups and...
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On August 21, 2024, the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) and FORUM-ASIA, with logistical support from the Asia...
“ICNL has been with us since 2012, assisting us – not leading, but helping us lead – by providing expertise. We trust them.”
— Khin Lay, director of the Women’s Triangle Association in Myanmar
“Without [ICNL’s] support, this work on civil society would have been almost impossible to deliver.”
— Fionnuala Ní Aoláin, UN Special Rapporteur
“ICNL’s support ensured we were able to streamline the process of importing vital medical supplies and help the most affected communities during the peak of the pandemic.”
“Thanks to support from ICNL, nonprofits were able to…engage in effective advocacy with regulators. We now have a more enabling environment for civil society to thrive.”
— Oyebisi B. Oluseyi, NNNGO President and ICNL Board Member
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