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.
Strengthening Resilience Through Cooperation
January 1, 2023
In 2022, El Salvador proposed a restrictive new law that threatened to decimate civil society. The draft law would require civil society organizations (CSOs) to register as foreign agents if they received funding and philanthropic giving from abroad, criminalize many of their normal activities, and impose a 40 percent tax on their financial transactions. Aware that a similar law in a neighboring country had shut down hundreds of organizations, Salvadoran CSOs concluded the region’s civil societies needed to come together and organize a joint defense.
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.
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.
Honduras
July 19, 2018
Last updated: 14 September 2018 - In August 2018, civil society networks entered into a national dialogue aiming to reach agreements on issues such as electoral reform and presidential re-election, violations of human rights, Constitutional reform, and strengthening the rule of law. National consensuses are considered to be essential to avoid another electoral crisis and greater social upheaval.
Enabling Environment National Assessment
January 1, 2017
The Enabling Environment National Assessment (EENA) is an action-oriented research tool designed to assess the legal, regulatory and policy environment for civil society.
New Tax Code
December 6, 2016
CON G RESO NACIONAL REPUBLICA DE HONDURAS, CENTRO AMERICA COMISION ESPECIAL DE DICTAMEN DEL CODIGO TRIBUTARIO Nosotros, integrantes de la Comisión Especial del Código Tributario […]
Law on Local Councils and Community Associations
March 8, 2016
1 La Gaceta A. Sección A Acuerdos y Leyes REPÚBLICA DE HONDURAS – TEGUCIGALPA, M. D. C., 10 DE FEBRERO DEL 2014 No. 33,351 La […]
Tax Act with all its reforms included
February 6, 2016
Ley 822, Ley de Concertación Tributaria con todas sus reformas incluidas (Revisión Nº 2 al 17 -Dic -2015) Aporte de George A . Lazo Sánchez […]
Promoviendo la Enseñanza del Derecho de las Organizaciones de Sociedad Civil en América Latina
September 6, 2013
ICNL edited a compilation of chapters written by law professors from six Latin American countries on models, lessons learned, and recommendations for teaching the laws governing CSOs.
Framework Public Policy Law in Social Matters and Poverty Reduction
August 21, 2013
Congreso Nacional de Honduras 1 LEY MARCO DE LAS POLÍTICAS PÚ BLICAS EN MATERIA SOCIAL Y REDUCCIÓN DE LA POBREZA E X P O S […]
Special Law for the Promotion of Developmental Non-Governmental Organizations
August 19, 2013
Honduras_hondev.pdf
Special Rules for Promoting Development NGOs: The Scope of Regulations, Definitions, and Acronyms
May 3, 2013
!1!REGLAMENTO DE LA LEY ESPECIAL DE FOMENTO PARA LAS ORGANIZACIONES NO GUBERNAMENTALES DE DESARROLLO (ONGD) DE LOS ALCANCES DEL REGLAMENTO, DEFINICIONES Y ABREVIATURAS Considerando: Que […]
Special Law to Promote Non Governmental Organizations for Development
January 22, 2013
Instituto para el Desarrollo Social y Participación Ciudadana www.eldesarrollosocial.org 1 Ver sección sobre este tema en: www.eldesarrollosocial.org LEY ESPECI AL D E FO M EN […]
Law on Electoral and Political Organizations and their Reforms
December 12, 2012
1 R EPÚBLICA DE HONDURAS L EY ELECTORAL Y DE LAS O RGANIZACIONES POL ÍTICA S Y SUS REFORMAS ANEXO CONSTITUCIONAL SOBRE LA LEY ELECTORAL […]
Traffic Law
December 12, 2012
DECRETO 205‐2005 LEY DE TRÁNSITO TÍTULO I DISPOSICIONES GENERALES CAPÍTULO I DISPOSICIONES GENERALES ARTÍCULO 1.‐ La presente Ley tiene por objeto la preservación del orden público, la defensa de la vida, la integridad física de las personas, la protección de los bienes y el fomento del bienestar social, mediante la regulación legal del uso y circulación de los vehículos automotores terrestres y el obligatorio registro policial de los mismos. Quedan sujetos a sus disposiciones todas las personas que conduzcan cualesquiera tipo de vehículos y sus pasajeros, cuando circulen en carreteras, calles y demás vías públicas o privadas, rurales o urbanas, comprendidas en todo el territorio nacional, y también los peatones; y, en su caso, los propietarios de dichos vehículos, dueños de semovientes o terceros que también hagan uso de dichas vías públicas o privadas. Las presentes normas comprenden en lo que se refiere aplicable, los estacionamientos de vehículos, públicos o privados, los edificios construidos […]
Municipalities Act
December 12, 2012
Ley De Municipalidades Asociación de Municipios de Honduras 1 PODER LEGISLATIVO DECRETO NÚMERO 134-90 EL CONGRESO NACIONAL, CONSIDERANDO: Que la Ley de Municipalidades y del […]
Law on Police and Social Affairs
December 12, 2012
Cen tr o E lec tró nic o d e D ocumentac ión e In formación Judic ial Poder Judicial de Honduras Cort e S […]
Penal Code
December 12, 2012
Poder Judicial de Honduras Centro Electrónico de Documentación e Información Judicial “DECRETO 144-83” CÓDIGO PENAL [1] LIBRO PRIMERO PARTE GENERAL TÍTULO I APLICACIÓN DE LA […]
Constitution of the Republic of Honduras
December 12, 2012
Poder Judicial de Honduras Centro Electrónico de Documentación e Información Judicial “DECRETO 144-83” CÓDIGO PENAL [1] LIBRO PRIMERO PARTE GENERAL TÍTULO I APLICACIÓN DE LA […]
Special Law for the Promotion of Development Non-Governmental Organizations (Decree No. 32-2011)
September 6, 2012
Honduras_HondurasNGOD.pdf
Volunteerism Law (Draft Text)
September 6, 2012
LEY DEL VOLUNTARIADO DE HONDURAS EXPOSICIÓN DE MOTIVOS HONORABLE CONGRESO NACIONAL: En los últimos años el voluntariado como actividad y los voluntarios y voluntarias de […]
Synergies and Activism for a Legally Favorable Environment for NGOs
September 6, 2012
1 2 Proceso de sistematización: Francisco José Alcaide Canata Revisión y Validación: Gabriela Castellanos Teguc igalpa, Noviembre de 2010 Este documento de sistematización se elaboró […]
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.
Executive Agreement 770-A-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 […]
New Non-Governmental Organizations Registry Spurs Framework Law Initiative
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 […]
Political Constitution (modificada en 2005)
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 the Regulation of Private Development Organizations Dedicated to Financial Activities, as amended through 2005
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 […]
Non-Governmental Organizations in Central America Legal Framework Report
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 […]
CSO Legal framework
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 […]
Executive Decree PCM-024-2002, which creates the Registration and Monitoring Unit for CSO
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 […]
Associative Life in Honduras
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 […]
Secretary of Government and Justice Press Release
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 […]
Compilation of Laws related to the Freedom of Association in the 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 […]
Final Report on the Legal Framework Affecting Private Development Organizations Survey
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 […]
Taxation Code (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 […]
Requirements for Civil Associations to acquire Legal Capacity
December 1, 2011
Nombre del Trámite: Personalidad jurídica (Iglesia, Comités, Consejos, junta de Agua, Fundaciones, Asociaciones, OPD, ONG) Descripción: Es la existencia legal que se le otorga a […]
Requirements for International Civil Associations to Acquire Legal Capacity
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 […]
Wave of Constraint
December 2, 2010
Recent Developments in Venezuela, Ecuador, Honduras, Iran, Bahrain, and Cambodia Global Trends in NGO Law, Volume 2, Issue 2 (December 2010) Between November 22 and […]
Forum on Not-for-Profit Law in Honduras
March 25, 2006
PUBLISHED: MARCH 25, 2006 On Wednesday and Thursday, March 22nd and 23rd, ICNL and our local partner in Honduras, FOPRIDEH, co-hosted Honduras’ first-ever Forum on […]