Philanthropic Protectionism in the Indo-Pacific
March 30, 2023
To empower parliamentarians (MPs) to advocate for internet freedoms, APHR & ICNL presents this Toolkit for Parliamentarians: Promoting Internet Freedoms in Southeast Asia.
COVID-19 and Civic Freedoms in Asia and the Pacific
April 7, 2021
To get a full picture of how COVID-19 measures have impacted civil society in the Asia-Pacific region, ICNL conducted a survey in December 2020 to assess government practices. We received responses from organizations in 14 countries across the region.
The Law Affecting Civil Society in Asia
April 21, 2020
Made up of more than 40 countries, Asia defies easy categorization. On the one hand, many countries are home to vibrant civil society sectors. On the other hand, in too many countries, state regulatory controls on civil society are becoming increasingly restrictive.
Civic Freedom Digest: Trends in the Asia-Pacific Region
February 21, 2020
In this issue of the Civic Freedom Digest, ICNL highlights some of the key challenges and opportunities for civic freedoms across the Asia-Pacific region.
Applying Global Standards to Safeguard Civic Space in Sri Lanka
November 15, 2018
In March 2018, our partners in Sri Lanka learned that the government was planning to amend the Voluntary Social Service Organizations Act.
A Global Assault on Nonprofits
November 30, 2015
This Journal of Democracy article, written by ICNL President Douglas Rutzen in November 2015, summarizes recent developments in the global crackdown on civil society.
Local Authorities Elections (Amendment) Act
September 19, 2013
PARLIAMENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA LOCAL AUTHORITIES ELECTIONS (AMENDMENT) ACT, No. 22 OF 2012 Printed on the Order of Government [Certified […]
The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
November 5, 2012
This document has been provided by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). ICNL is the leading source for information on th e legal environment […]
Companies Act
December 1, 2011
This document has been provided by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). ICNL is the leading source for information on th e legal environment […]
Co-operative Societies
December 1, 2011
This document has been provided by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). ICNL is the leading source for information on th e legal environment […]
Voluntary Social Service Organizations (Registration and Supervision) (Amendment)
December 1, 2011
This document has been provided by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). ICNL is the leading source for information on th e legal environment […]
Voluntary Social Service Organizations (Registration and Supervision) Act
December 1, 2011
Act No. 31 of 1980 An act to provide for the registration with the Government of Voluntary Social Service Organizations. To provide for their inspections […]
Voluntary Social Service Organizations (Registration and Supervision) Act Amendment
December 1, 2011
This document has been provided by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). ICNL is the leading source for information on th e legal environment […]
3 Examples of Acts to Incorporate NGOs
December 1, 2011
This document has been provided by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). ICNL is the leading source for information on th e legal environment […]
Trade Unions
December 1, 2011
This document has been provided by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). ICNL is the leading source for information on th e legal environment […]
Philanthropy and Law in South Asia: Key Themes and Key Choices
February 1, 2005
The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 7, Issue 2, February 2005 By Mark Sidel and Iftekhar Zaman* Philanthropy and Law in South Asia – […]