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.
Guiding Principles on Government Use of Surveillance Technologies
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.
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.
Defending the Right to Protest
October 28, 2022
In Defending the Right to Protest: Resisting Government Crackdowns on Nonviolent Demonstrators, ICNL provides an overview of critical threats to peaceful protest worldwide and shares important tools that civil society can use to defend and advance the right to protest.
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.
Legal Responses to Covid-19 in Latin American & the Caribbean
December 31, 2020
Latin American and Caribbean country's legal responses to the COVID-19 and the impacts on freedom of association, peaceful assembly, and expression.
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.
Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance: COVID-19 and Elections
April 4, 2020
The Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) is maintaining a list of the current elections schedule and plans during the COVID-19 pandemic response, as reported by electoral management bodies and news media across the world. Their list is not comprehensive but represents a snapshot of decisions and events across the globe.
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.
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.
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.
Voices in the Streets
January 1, 2015
This report from Freedom House analyzes instances of mass social protests in 12 countries in order to identify best practices in promoting and protecting the right to peaceful assembly.
Law on Associations and Citizen Participation in Public Administration
October 11, 2013
www.bcn.cl – Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile Tipo Norma :Ley 20500 Fecha Publicación :16-02-2011 Fecha Promulgación :04-02-2011 Organismo :MINISTERIO SECRETARÍA GENERAL DE GOBIERNO Título […]
Incentive and Norms for the Good Use of Donations that Have Origins Related to Tax Relief and Other Purposes
October 11, 2013
Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile – www.leychile.cl – documento generado el 10-Oct-2013 Tipo Norma :Ley 19885 Fecha Publicación :06-08-2003 Fecha Promulgación :07-07-2003 Organismo :MINISTERIO […]
Amending the Law on Donations for Cultural Purposes
October 11, 2013
Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile – www.leychile.cl – documento generado el 13-Jul-2013 Tipo Norma :Ley 20675 Fecha Publicación :05-06-2013 Fecha Promulgación :26-05-2013 Organismo :MINISTERIO […]
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.
Legislative Decree 1183 on Income of Non-Profit Organizations (amended in 1990)
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 […]
Legislative Decree 1 on State Administration (amended in 2009)
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 18989 that establishes the Ministry of Planning and Cooperation (amended in 2007)
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 19885 on Donations and Tax Benefits (amended in 2011)
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 […]
Legislative Decree 824 on Income Tax (amended in 2010)
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 […]
Constitution (amended in 2010)
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 […]
Legislative Decree 2757 on Union Associations (amended in 2027)
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 […]
Relevant Provisions on Legal Entities of the Civil Code
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 […]
Civil Code (amended in 2009)
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 […]
Decree 58 on the Law for Community Organizations (amended in 2006)
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 […]
Legislative Decree on Cooperatives (amended in 2007)
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 […]
Decree 110 on Regulations for Granting Recognition of Legal Entity Status to Corporations and Foundations (amended in 2004)
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 […]
Decree 110 on the Regulation of Concession of Personal Jurisdiction of Corporations and Foundations (amended in 2009)
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 on Fiscal Regulation (amended in 2003)
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 18603 on Political Parties (amended in 2003)
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 […]
Decree 2385 on the Law of Municipal Income (amended in 2011)
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 […]
Legislative Decree 1606 on Sales and Services Tax (amended in 1996)
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 and Regulatory Framework for CSO Self-Financing in Colombia | The Legal and Regulatory Framework for CSO Self-Financing in Chile
February 1, 2004
The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 6, Issue 2, February 2004 By Nicole Etchart, Brian Milder, Maria Cecilia Jara, and Lee Davis NESsT, an […]
A Practical Comparison of the Laws of Religion of Colombia and Chile
September 1, 2003
The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 6, Issue 1, September 2003 Scott E. Isaacson[1] I. INTRODUCTION In 1994 the nation of Colombia adopted a […]
Country Reports: Latin America & The Caribbean
June 1, 2002
The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 4, Issue 4, June 2002 Chile Social Responsibility: 12 Case Studies from Chile “Responsabilidad social: 12 Casos empresariales […]
Social Responsibility: 12 Case Studies from Chile
June 1, 2002
The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 4, Issue 4, June 2002 By Soledad Teixido, Reinalina Chavarri, and Andrea Castro Reviewed by ICNL Staff El […]
Country Reports: Latin America and the Caribbean
September 1, 2001
The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 4, Issue 1, September 2001 Regional Transnational Philanthropy to Benefit the Caribbean Nations On August 25, 2001, a […]
Chile: Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility
September 1, 2001
The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 4, Issue 1, September 2001 On October 4, 2001, a one day conference on Corporate Social Responsibility will […]
Country Reports: Latin America and the Caribbean
March 1, 2001
The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 3, Issue 3, March 2001 Brazil Aspects of Voluntary Work in Brazil By Fernando Latorre* Volunteerism is a […]
Country Reports: Latin America
June 1, 2000
The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 2, Issue 4, June 2000 Belize The Belize Coalition of Networks (BeCON) have submitted a revised NGO Bill […]
Country Reports: Latin America
December 1, 1999
The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 2, Issue 2, December 1999 Argentina Foro Virtual Sobre El Marco Regulador De Las Organizaciones De La Sociedad […]
Country Reports: Latin America
September 1, 1998
The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 1, Issue 1, September 1998 Region; Belize; Brazil; Chile; Trinidad & Tobago; Venezuela REGIONAL REPORT Project: Strengthening the […]