Countering Authoritarianism in Asia During COVID-19: Findings & Resources
April 30, 2025
From 2020 to 2024, ICNL worked with FORUM-ASIA, Media Defence and over a dozen local civil society organizations to address authoritarian measures enacted throughout the Indo-Pacific region in response to COVID-19.
Development Impacts of Civic Space Restrictions
January 27, 2025
ICNL commissioned two studies to examine the relationship between civil society contributions and the SDGs.
National Relief Funds in Asia During COVID-19
February 5, 2024
This paper explores government-run relief funds established for the purpose of COVID-19 pandemic response, and how these funds impacted civil society in countries in Asia.
Trends in Digital Laws in Asia and the Pacific
January 10, 2024
This updated monitoring assessment from a working group of local Myanmar civil society organizations (CSOs) and networks explores the challenges and threats encountered by both registered and non-registered CSOs in the post-coup period.
Breaking Barriers to Multistakeholder Collaboration
October 3, 2023
The Global Study centers the lived experiences for civil society from across the globe operating amidst closing civic space and the widespread misuse of counter-terrorism measures.
Philanthropic Protectionism in the Indo-Pacific
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.
A Pandemic of Silence
April 13, 2022
Written by ICNL consultant Meghna Sharma, this briefer examines how authoritarian COVID-19 policies in the Indo-Pacific region have affected civil society's freedom of expression in Asia. Drawing from the ICNL-ECNL Covid-19 Civic Freedoms Tracker, the briefer examines various repressive measures, including censorship of speech through criminalization measures, harassment in the name of targeting ‘fake news,’ cyber-attacks, and other methods used to suppress the free expression of civil society actors.
Resilience in Southeast Asia
April 13, 2022
Authored by ICNL consultant Kirana Anjani, this briefer dives deep into the challenges faced by civil society in Southeast Asia as a result of authoritarian COVID-19 policies adopted by many governments in the region, to the detriment of civic space and effective COVID-19 response. Drawing from data in the ICNL-ECNL Covid-19 Civic Freedoms Tracker, the briefer examines examples of rampant digital surveillance by governments, lack of transparency and access with respect to critical public health information, and attacks on both community COVID-19 initiatives and medical frontline workers.
Reform Initiatives to Protect Activists from Abusive Litigation
December 21, 2021
This ICNL briefer outlines SLAPPs related projects, activities, and impacts and presents a pathway forward for protecting civil society from abusive legislation.
COVID-19 and Civic Freedoms in Asia and the Pacific
April 7, 2021
To get a full picture of how COVID-19 measures have impacted civil society in the Asia-Pacific region, ICNL conducted a survey in December 2020 to assess government practices. We received responses from organizations in 14 countries across the region.
Protecting Activists from Abusive Litigation
July 15, 2020
In this report, ICNL presents the first cross-regional survey of SLAPPs in the Global South, along with the first rigorous comparative analysis of anti-SLAPP policy responses undertaken in both the Global North and South.
The Law Affecting Civil Society in Asia
April 21, 2020
Made up of more than 40 countries, Asia defies easy categorization. On the one hand, many countries are home to vibrant civil society sectors. On the other hand, in too many countries, state regulatory controls on civil society are becoming increasingly restrictive.
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.
Civic Freedom Digest: Trends in the Asia-Pacific Region
February 21, 2020
In this issue of the Civic Freedom Digest, ICNL highlights some of the key challenges and opportunities for civic freedoms across the Asia-Pacific region.
Law No. 11 on Electronic Information and Transactions
November 2, 2016
Ali Budiardjo, Nugroho, Reksodiputro UNDANG-UNDANG REPUBLIK INDONESIA NOMOR 11 TAHUN 2008 TENTANG INFORMASI DAN TRANSAKSI ELEKTRONIK LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA NUMBER 11 OF […]
The Obscure Global Organization that’s Unwittingly Undermining Civil Society
September 30, 2015
From India to Spain, civil society is becoming increasingly constrained, with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) – set up to combat financial crime – unwittingly restricting NGOs.
Government Regulation No. 2 on the Amendment Regulation No. 63 on the Implementation of Law on Foundations
December 18, 2014
www.hukumonline.com PERATURAN PEMERINTAH REPUBLIK INDONESIA NOMOR 2 TAHUN 2013 TENTANG PERUBAHAN ATAS PERATURAN PEMERINTAH NOMOR 63 TAHUN 2008 TENTANG PELAKSANAAN UNDANG-UNDANG TENTANG YAYASAN DENGAN RAHMAT […]
Minister of Law and Human Rights Regulation No. 5 on Validation of Foundations
December 18, 2014
www.hukumonline.com PERATURAN MENTERI HUKUM DAN HAK ASASI MANUSIA REPUBLIK INDONESIA NOMOR 5 TAHUN 2014 TENTANG PENGESAHAN BADAN HUKUM YAYASAN DENGAN RAHMAT TUHAN YANG MAHA ESA […]
Law No. 11 on Electronic Information and Transactions
December 18, 2014
UNDANG-UNDANG REPUBLIK INDONESIA NOMOR 11 TAHUN 2008 TENTANG INFORMASI DAN TRANSAKSI ELEKTRONIK DENGAN RAHMAT TUHAN YANG MAHA ESA PRESIDEN REPUBLIK INDONESIA, Menimbang : a. bahwa […]
Law on Societal Organizations
August 20, 2013
– 1 – UNDANG -UNDANG REPUBLIK INDONESIA NOMOR 17 TAHUN 2013 TENTANG ORGANISASI KEMASYARAKATAN DENGAN RAHMAT TUHAN YANG MAHA ESA PRESIDEN REPUBLIK INDONESIA, Menimbang : […]
Addendum Form to Social Organization Registration Guidelines In the Ministry of Interior and Local Government
March 4, 2013
LAMPIRAN PERATURAN MENTERI DALAM NEGERI REPUBLIK INDONESIA NOMOR: 33 TAHUN 2012 TENTANG PEDOMAN PENDAFTARAN ORGANISASI KEMASYARAKATAN DI LINGKUNGAN KEMENTERIAN DALAM NEGERI DAN PEMERINTAH DAERAH Format […]
Social Organization Registration Guidelines In the Ministry of Interior and Local Government
March 4, 2013
MENTERI DALAM NEGERI REPUBLIK INDONESIA PERATURAN MENTERI DALAM NEGERI REPUBLIK INDONESIA NOMOR 33 TAHUN 2012 TENTANG PEDOMAN PENDAFTARAN ORGANISASI KEMASYARAKATAN DI LINGKUNGAN KEMENTERIAN DALAM NEGERI […]
Bill on Societal Organizations (RUU Ormas) and Freedom of Association in Indonesia
March 1, 2013
The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 15, Issue 1, March 2013 By Eryanto Nugroho[1] In the Indonesian National Legislation Program for 2010-2014, at least […]
Law Concerning Human Rights
January 4, 2013
Law No. 39 Year 1999 – Concerning Human Rights REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA LEGISLATION NUMBER 39 OF 1999 CONCERNING HUMAN RIGHTS THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF […]
Freedom of Expression in Public
January 4, 2013
Bentuk: UNDANG-UNDANG (UU) Oleh: PRESIDEN REPUBLIK INDONESIA Nomor: 9 TAHUN 1998 (9/1998) Tanggal: 26 OKTOBER 1998 (JAKARTA) Sumber: LN NO. 1998/181; TLN NO. 3789 Tentang: […]
Police Head Regulation
January 4, 2013
KEPOLISIAN NEGARA REPUBLIK INDONESIA MARKAS BESAR PROSEDUR TETAP KEPALA KEPOLISIAN NEGARA REPUBLIK INDONESIA NOMOR: PROTAP/ 1 / X / 2010 TENTANG PENAGGULANGAN ANARKI JAKARTA, 8 […]
Criminal Code
January 4, 2013
www.hukumonline.com 1 / 117 PENAL CODE OF INDONESIA BOOK I General Provisions CHAPTER I Extent of operation of the statutory penal provisions Article 1 (1) […]
Regulation 18 on the Implementation of Law 8 regarding Societal Organizations
November 14, 2012
www.hukumonline.com PERATURAN MENTERI HUKUM DAN HAK ASASI MANUSIA REPUBLIK INDONESIA NOMOR M.HH-02.AH.01.01 TAHUN 2011 TENTANG DAFTAR YAYASAN DENGAN RAHMAT TUHAN YANG MAHA ESA MENTERI HUKUM […]
Law on Public Information
November 14, 2012
< /W : U N DAN G-U N DAN G R EP U BLIK I N DO NES IA N OM OR […]
Intelligence Law
November 14, 2012
www.hukumonline.com UNDANG-UNDANG REPUBLIK INDONESIA NOMOR 17 TAHUN 2011 TENTANG INTELIJEN NEGARA DENGAN RAHMAT TUHAN YANG MAHA ESA PRESIDEN REPUBLIK INDONESIA, Menimbang: a. bahwa untuk terwujudnya […]
Regulation 63 on the Implementation of Law on Foundations
November 14, 2012
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Acceptance and Granting of Social Organization’s Assistance From and To Foreign Party
November 14, 2012
1 MENTERI DALAM NEGERI REPUBLIK INDONESIA PERATURAN MENTERI DALAM NEGERI NOMOR 38 TAHUN 2008 TENTANG PENERIMAAN DAN PEMBERIAN BANTUAN ORGANISASI KEMASYARAKATAN DARI DAN KEPADA PIHAK […]
Acceptance and Granting of Social/Charity Organization’s Assistance From and To Foreign Party
November 14, 2012
THE MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA REGULATION OF THE MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS NUMBER 38 OF 2008 REGARDING ACCEPTANCE AND GRANTING […]
Staatsblad No. 64
November 14, 2012
Staatsblad 1870 Nomor 64 PERKUMPULAN -PERKUMPULAN BERBADAN HUKUM (Rechtspersoonlijkheid van Vereenigingen) Keputusan Raja 28 Maret 1870, S – 1870 -64. Catatan: dengan S. 1904 -272 […]
Law 28 of 2004 (amending Law 16 of 2001 on Foundations)
November 14, 2012
UU 28-2004 UNDANG-UNDANG REPUBLIK INDONESIA NOMOR 28 TAHUN 2004 TENTANG PERUBAHAN ATAS UNDANG-UNDANG NOMOR 16 TAHUN 2001 TENTANG YAYASAN DENGAN RAHMAT TUHAN YANG MAHA ESA […]
Power and Impunity: Human Rights under the New Order
November 14, 2012
Indonesia: Power and Impunity: Human Rights under the New Order Pancasila . Despite its chilling human rights record, this same government has consistently enjoyed support […]
Guidelines for Registration of Community Organizations
September 17, 2012
MENTERI DALAM NEGERI REPUBLIK INDONESIA PERATURAN MENTERI DALAM NEGERI REPUBLIK INDONESIA NOMOR 33 TAHUN 2012 TENTANG PEDOMAN PENDAFTARAN ORGANISASI KEMASYARAKATAN DI LINGKUNGAN KEMENTERIAN DALAM NEGERI […]
Bill on Societal Organizations (RUU Ormas) and Freedom of Association in Indonesia
August 27, 2012
Eryanto Nugroho Pusat Studi Hukum dan Kebijakan Indonesia (PSHK) Indonesian Centre for Law and Policy Studies This paper was written for the research fellowship program […]
Law 80 on Trust Funds
July 2, 2012
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NGO Governance and Accountability: Challenges in a Newly Democratizing Country
February 7, 2012
NGO GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN INDONESIA: CHALLENGES IN A NEWLY DEMOCRATIZING COUNTRY By: Hans Antlöv, Rustam Ibrahim Peter van Tuijl (July 2005 version) 2 2 […]
Non-governmental Organizations Code of Conduct
December 1, 2011
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Constitution
December 1, 2011
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Assessment of Legal, Financial, Administrative, and other Aspects of Indonesian Organizations
December 1, 2011
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Code of Conduct for Non Governmental Organizations
December 1, 2011
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Legal Environment of Third Sector Organizations in Indonesia
December 1, 2011
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Law 16 on Foundations
December 1, 2011
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Law 16 on Foundations
December 1, 2011
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Governance and Accountability of Indonesian Non Governmental Organizations
December 1, 2011
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United States International Grant making Country Notes
December 1, 2011
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Law 15 on the Crime of Money Laundering (amended by Law 25)
December 1, 2011
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Review of the Legal, Administrative and Tax Aspects in a Non-profit Organization
December 1, 2011
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Law on Social Organizations
December 1, 2011
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The Legal Framework for Volunteering in Emergencies
June 1, 2011
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies conducted this study on the legal environment for volunteers in emergencies.
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 […]
Tax Incentives and Transparency of NGOs in Indonesia
August 1, 2006
The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 8, Issue 4, August 2006 By Pahala Nainggolan1 The Indonesian government’s draft tax law, now pending before parliament, […]
The Law of Zakat Management and Non-Governmental Zakat Collectors in Indonesia
November 1, 2005
The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 8, Issue 2, November 2005 By Alfitri1 A. Introduction Zakat is an obligation of Muslims to give a […]
Country Reports: Asia Pacific
June 1, 2002
The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 4, Issue 4, June 2002 Regional Conference on Legal Enabling Environment for NPOs in East and Southeast Asia In […]
Country Reports: Asia Pacific
September 1, 2001
The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 4, Issue 1, September 2001 Regional Charity Law Conference in Australia A conference entitled “Charity Law in the […]
Country Reports: Asia Pacific
March 1, 2001
The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 3, Issue 3, March 2001 Regional NGO Capacity Building in the Pacific Region– Towards Greater Inter-Agency Cooperation Regional […]