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.
Civic Space and the Summit for Democracy
March 20, 2023
The United States, along with the governments of Costa Rica, the Netherlands, Republic of Korea, and Republic of Zambia, will host the second Summit for Democracy from March 29-30, 2023.
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.
Handbook on Registering a Civil Society Organisation
October 1, 2018
This handbook - published by the European Center for Not-for-Profit Law in partnership with ICNL, Dentons and DLA Piper - provides comparative information on incorporation and operation in 10 selected countries in Europe and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region: Belgium, Czechia, Estonia, Georgia, Germany, Ireland, Lebanon, Sweden, Tunisia and Turkey.
The Regulatory Framework for Fundraising in Europe
November 1, 2017
The past decade has seen a number of European countries revisit their regulatory framework on not-for-profit fundraising.
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.
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).
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.
Freedom of the Internet – 40 countries support Sweden
July 3, 2013
Freedom of the Internet – 40 countriessupport SwedenOn Friday, 10 June, Sweden will address the UN HumanRights Council (UNHRC). The topic of the address is […]
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.
A Policy for Civil Society: Government Offices of Sweden Fact Sheet
December 5, 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 […]
Economic Associations 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 […]
Act Concerning the Formulation of the Foundation 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 […]
Foundation 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 […]
Inheritance and Gift Tax 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 […]
National Income Tax 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 […]
Regulation on Foundations
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 State Property Tax
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 […]
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 […]
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.
A Comparative Analysis of European Practices of NGO-Government Cooperation
March 13, 2004
A paper by ECNL offering a European perspective on policies and practices regarding NGO-Government cooperation in EU member states and other Central and Eastern European countries.
Country Reports: Western Europe
March 1, 1999
The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 1, Issue 3, March 1999 Regional European Union In reply to a question concerning the possibility of reducing […]
Country Reports: Western Europe
December 1, 1998
The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 1, Issue 2, December 1998 Regional European Union On 13 March 1998 the European Commission decided formally to […]