Guidelines for Activists Relocating to Lithuania
January 26, 2023
These guidelines, put together by the NGO Law Institute (NGOLI) with the support of ICNL, are designed to help activists from Belarus and other Eurasian countries who relocate to Lithuania to organize their work in compliance with Lithuanian law.
Kudrevičius and others v. Lithuania No. 37553/05
September 2, 2019
GRAND CHAMBER CASE OF AND OTHERS v. LITHUANIA (Application no. 37553/05) JUDGMENT STRASBOURG15 October 2015This judgment is final. […]
Mapping Regulatory Proposals for Artificial Intelligence in Europe
November 10, 2018
This 2018 report by Access Now outlines major regulatory initiatives related to artificial intelligence and mass data regulations in the EU and member states.
OSCE Human Rights Handbook on Policing Assemblies
March 11, 2016
This handbook by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) aims to provide guidance for the police in facilitating the right to assemble peacefully.
The Impact, Legitimacy, and Effectiveness of EU Counter-Terrorism
January 6, 2016
This report assesses EU counter-terrorism efforts since 2001 and sets forth a number of relevant recommendations.
Social Enterprise in Europe
October 5, 2015
This study by the European Social Enterprise Law Association maps the legal structures used by social enterprises across Europe and analyzes how laws and regulations shape and support social enterprise.
Comparative Analysis of the Regulatory Framework for Social Enterprises in Europe
August 1, 2015
Social entrepreneurship - which combines the tools and strategies of a business with social values and goals - is becoming more widespread in Europe.
Report on the Monitoring of Freedom of Peaceful Assembly in Selected OSCE Participating States (May 2013 – July 2014)
December 17, 2014
This report presents the findings of the monitoring of public events undertaken by the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in selected OSCE participating States between May 2013 and July 2014.
New Practices in Raising Domestic Funds by CSOs in Europe
September 17, 2014
This 2014 paper by the European Center for Not-for-Profit Law focuses on opportunities to enhance CSOs’ financial sustainability by raising funds from private domestic sources and through indirect state support mechanisms.
Approaches in Regulation of Volunteering
June 30, 2014
This European Center for Not-for-Profit Law paper outlines key attributes of volunteering based on the definition of volunteering by the International Labor Organization (ILO).
Volunteering: European Practice of Regulation
June 30, 2014
This paper from the European Center for Not-for-Profit Law outlines key attributes of volunteering based on the definition of volunteering by the International Labor Organization (ILO).
Council of Europe Guide to Human Rights for Internet Users
April 16, 2014
The Internet has radically transformed the way we access information and communicate - creating new opportunities for strengthening democracy.
Law on Religious Communities and Associations
January 5, 2013
LAW ON RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES AND ASSOCIATIONS, October 4, 1995, No. I – 1057 (unofficial translation) Article 1. Purpose of the Law This Law shall establish […]
Law on Companies
January 5, 2013
L ITHUANIA LAW ON C OMPANIES Important Disclaimer This translation has been generously p rovided by the Lithuanian Securities Commission . This does not constitute […]
Law on Public Organisations
January 5, 2013
REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA LAW ON PUBLIC ORGANISATIONS CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 1. Objective of the Law This law shall establish the basic principles of […]
Law on Charity and Sponsorship
January 5, 2013
LAW ON CHARITY AND SPONSORSHIP, July 11, 2000, No. VIII–1811 (as amended by April 17, 2001. No. IX – 260) (official translation) Article 1. Purpose […]
Report on the Monitoring of Freedom of Peaceful Assembly in Selected OSCE Participating States (May 2011–June 2012)
November 9, 2012
This report presents the findings of the monitoring of public events undertaken by the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in selected OSCE participating States between May 2011 and June 2012.
Exploring Transparency and Accountability
December 14, 2011
With the strings tightening on government purses across Europe and the role and influence of non-profit organisations growing, a number of questions have been raised concerning the legitimacy of foundations in particular and whether existing public regulation and self-regulatory frameworks are enough to ensure that the sector is open and held accountable.
Community of Democracies Vilnius Declaration highlights civil society
July 7, 2011
PUBLISHED: JULY 1, 2011 On July 1, 2011, the participants in the Sixth Ministerial Conference of the Community of Democracies held in Vilnius, Lithuania, agreed […]
OSCE Handbook on Monitoring Freedom of Peaceful Assembly
February 25, 2011
This handbook was produced by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) as a guide for civil society organizations that might initiate independent monitoring of peaceful assemblies in their own country.
OSCE Guidelines on Freedom of Peaceful Assembly
October 25, 2010
These guidelines by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) offer a practical toolkit for legislators and practitioners responsible for implementing laws by drawing on good-practice examples from national legislations in European and OSCE participating States and the case-law of the European Court of Human Rights to illustrate the various legislative options used to regulate issues pertaining to the freedom of assembly.
UN Human Rights Council passes resolution on Freedom of Assembly and Association
September 30, 2010
PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) and CIVICUS are pleased to announce that on September 30, 2010, the United Nations […]
The Legal Framework for Not-for-Profit Organizations in Central and Eastern Europe
February 1, 2009
An overview report examining NGO legislation in 16 Central and Eastern European countries.
Law on Volunteers and Volunteering in Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia
September 12, 2007
This article from USAID's 2007 NGO Sustainability Index for Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia - authored by ICNL's Catherine Shea and ECNL's Katerina Hadzi-Miceva - provides an overview of legislation on volunteers from nine countries in the Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia region: Azerbaijan, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland and Romania.
A Comparative Overview of Public Benefit Status in Europe
June 13, 2007
This 2007 publication from the European Center for Not-for-Profit Law presents an overview of European practices for regulating organizations with public benefit status.
Comparative Charts on Percentage Legislation in CEE
June 13, 2004
This 2004 chart, prepared by the European Center for Not-for-Profit Law, compares the percentage designation mechanisms from Hungary, Slovakia, Lithuania, and Poland.
New Legislation Involving Tax Designation Rules in Central and Eastern Europe
July 22, 2002
PUBLISHED: JULY 22, 2002 In both Lithuania and Slovakia the parliaments have recently adopted changes in legislation permitting taxpayers to designate a portion of their […]
Country Reports: Central and Eastern Europe
June 1, 2002
The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 4, Issue 4, June 2002 Bosnia and Herzegovina New Implementing Regulations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, by Dragan Golubovic* […]
USAID Award to Promote NGO Law Reform in Central and Eastern Europe
May 2, 2001
PUBLISHED: MAY 2, 2001 On May 1, 2001 USAID signed a new three year agreement with ICNL to carry out NGO law reform activities in […]
Country Reports: Central and Eastern Europe
March 1, 2001
The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 3, Issue 3, March 2001 Regional Survey of Tax Laws Affecting NGOs in Central and Eastern Europe ICNL […]
Country Reports: Central and Eastern Europe
March 1, 1999
The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 1, Issue 3, March 1999 Albania Framework Legislation In February 1999, the Albanian NGO-government drafting group met with […]
Country Reports: Central and Eastern Europe
December 1, 1998
The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 1, Issue 2, December 1998 Regional An article titled Registration of Associations in Central and Eastern Europe and […]
Country Reports: Central and Eastern Europe
September 1, 1998
The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 1, Issue 1, September 1998 Region; Albania; Bosnia-Herzegovina; Bulgaria; Croatia; Estonia; Hungary; Latvia; Lithuania; Macedonia; Poland; Romania; Slovakia; […]