Chile Archives

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.

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.