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Countries: Bolivia

    IAJC Adopts Principles on the Operation of Civil Society Organizations

    April 12, 2023

    ICNL led a participatory process engaging over 100 experts from across Latin America and the Caribbean to develop and propose the twelve principles contained in the Declaration, which is also available in Spanish.

    IAJC Principles on Creation, Operation, Financing, and Dissolution of Civil Society Organizations

    April 12, 2023

    The Declaration of Inter-American Principles on the Legal Framework for the Creation, Operation, Financing, and Dissolution of Non-profit Civil Entities were adopted and subsequently forwarded to the Permanent Council for it's consideration and subsequent submission to the General Assembly.

    OAS Regional Report on CSO Regulation

    November 1, 2022

    Briefer summarizes these laws and implementation practices governing civil society organization in the 35 Organization of American States member States.

    Briefer on the Inter-American Principles on CSO Regulation

    October 31, 2022

    This document was designed to help participants in this process and other stakeholders understand the Principles, advocate for their adoption, assess country laws and practices against the Principles, and convene multi-sector dialogues to discuss the country’s legal environment as compared to the Principles.

    Terrorism Financing Risk in Nonprofit Organizations in Latin America

    January 29, 2021

    This ICNL Spanish-language publication is based on survey responses submitted by 729 NPO sector representatives from 17 participating countries. The report presents an in-depth analysis of survey findings, as well as recommended reforms that can be implemented through collaboration among civil society organizations, government agencies, regional FATF bodies, and international experts.

    Preserving Civic Space for Climate Activists

    June 4, 2020

    This briefer, presented by ICNL and ECNL, outlines some of the common legal and extralegal measures used to target civil society actors working on climate justice. Many of these measures violate international and regional law, and threaten civil society’s ability to function and find solutions to urgent global environmental challenges.

    Top Trends: COVID-19 and Civic Space

    May 27, 2020

    The COVID-19 pandemic has unleashed a parallel crisis for civic space. Many of the emergency laws and other extraordinary measures adopted in response to the virus restrict fundamental rights and freedoms.

    Latin America: Freedoms of Association and Peaceful Assembly in Times of Coronavirus

    April 30, 2020

    On April 1, 2020, ICNL hosted Regional Virtual Round Tables for civil society partners in Latin America and the Caribbean to address constraints on key civic freedoms in the rapidly evolving context of the coronavirus pandemic. The meetings resulted in a write-up outlining the discussions and examining various issues. The write-up is available in both English and Spanish.

    For Autocrats, and Others, Coronavirus Is a Chance to Grab Even More Power

    March 30, 2020

    This New York Times article looks at leaders around the world who have passed emergency decrees and legislation expanding their reach during the pandemic. Will they ever relinquish them? This article looks at the history of emergency responses and what is happening now.

    Globalization Without a Safety Net

    January 16, 2018

    In this article in the Minnesota Law Review, Lloyd H. Mayer explores restrictions on cross-border funding of nonprofits and the possibility of using international investment treaties to protect such funding.

    Integrating Volunteering into Peace and Development: The Plan of Action for the Next Decade and Beyond

    November 13, 2015

    This General Assembly Resolution calls upon Member States, the UN system and a wide range of stakeholders to support and resource the Plan of Action to integrate volunteering in peace and development during the next decade and beyond.

    Executive Decree 1597

    November 7, 2015

    Bolivia_decretosup.pdf

    Challenges and Opportunities to Promote More Enabling Legal Environments for Civil Society Organizations

    October 1, 2015

    Partners in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Panama gathered data on the practical impact of laws governing civil society organizations, then convened national dialogues with representatives of civil society, national and local governments, academia, and other sectors on their findings.

    Activistas de Latino América y Relator de Naciones Unidas colaboran para el fortalecimiento de los derechos de las OSC

    November 6, 2014

    PUBLISHED: NOVEMBER 6, 2014 Líderes de sociedad civil de las Américas enfrentan múltiples desafíos en el ejercicio de sus derechos a la libertad de asociación […]

    Latin American Activists and UN Expert Work Together to Advance CSO Rights

    November 6, 2014

    PUBLISHED: NOVEMBER 6, 2014 Civil society leaders from across the Americas face an array of challenges in exercising their rights to freedom of association and […]

    Act of Granting Legal Personalities

    October 10, 2014

    LEY N° 351 LEY DE 19 DE MARZO DE 2013 EVO MORALES AYMA PRESIDENTE CONSTITUCIONAL DEL ESTADO PLURINACIONAL DE BOLIVIA LEY DE OTORGACI ·ON DE […]

    Partial Regulation Act of Granting Legal Personalities

    October 10, 2014

    Bolivia: Reglamento Parcial de la Ley N° 351, de otorgación depersonalidades jurídicas., DS Nº 1987, 30 de abril de 2014 Decreto Supremo Nº 1987 EVO […]

    Primera Audiencia Regional de la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos sobre Restricciones Legales a la Libertad de Asociación en América Latina

    March 28, 2012

    PUBLISHED: MARCH 28, 2012 La Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos convocó la primera audiencia temática regional sobre Restricciones Legales a la Libertad de Asociación en América […]

    Inter-American Commission on Human Rights’ First Regional Hearing on Legal Restrictions on Freedom of Association in Latin America

    March 28, 2012

    PUBLISHED: MARCH 28, 2012 Leer articulo completo en Español On March 28, 2012, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) held its first ever regional […]

    Inter-American Commission Human Rights Report on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders in the Americas

    December 31, 2011

    This report on human rights defenders in the Americas, published in 2011 by the Inter‐American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), is a follow up to the body's 2006 report on the same subject.

    Constitution

    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 […]

    Supreme Decree 22225 on Tributary Exemptions

    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 […]

    Supreme Decree 22409 on Non-Governmental Organizations

    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 […]

    Supreme Decree 24790 on the Social Control Fund

    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 […]

    Law 031 on Autonomy and Decentralization

    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 […]

    Ministerial Resolution on Framework Cooperation Agreements

    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 […]

    General Law of Social Organizations

    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 […]

    Law 843 on Tax Regulation

    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 […]

    The Legal Framework for Volunteering in Emergencies

    June 1, 2011

    The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies conducted this study on the legal environment for volunteers in emergencies.

    Cooperation in the Area of Social Services Delivery and Mechanisms of State Financing of NGOs (Sample Models)

    March 1, 2001

    The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 3, Issue 4, March 2001 By Radost Toftisova Legal Advisor, ICNL – Budapest Table of Contents I. Introduction […]