Brazil 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.

Legal Obstacles to Indigenous Mobilization and Representation in Brazil

March 22, 2021

This Portuguese language report investigates the legal barriers to organization and representation of indigenous peoples in Brazil today.

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.

Closing Civic Space for Climate Activists

June 4, 2020

This briefer, presented by ICNL and ECNL, outlines some of the common legal and extralegal measures used to target civil society actors working on climate justice. Many of these measures violate international and regional law, and threaten civil society’s ability to function and find solutions to urgent global environmental challenges.

Positive Government Responses to COVID-19

May 27, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic does not have to be a crisis for human rights. In the context of widespread adoption of emergency laws and other extraordinary measures to respond to the pandemic, many governments have demonstrated that it is possible to safeguard rights while effectively countering the virus. This briefer shares positive practices that governments should follow in responding to COVID-19, along with selected examples of these practices.

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.

Initial Observations on Brazilian President Bolsonaro’s Inauguration Day Decree affecting NGOs

January 7, 2019

Immediately after he was sworn into office on January 1, 2019, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro imposed sweeping changes on the structure of the Executive Branch, including a new provision on government oversight of domestic and international NGOs.

Financial Action Task Force Toolkit

November 26, 2018

This toolkit unpacks anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing rules and the standards and procedures of FATF for nonprofit organizations

Finding Answers at Home in Brazil

November 22, 2018

In Brazil, LGBT activists have long faced legal barriers that limit their right to peaceful assembly. These include local regulations that prescribe complex, time-consuming, and costly application processes - deterring the community’s ability to demonstrate in public spaces.

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Vozes Arco-Íris: O Direito à Reunião Pacífica e as paradas LGBT no Brasil

July 6, 2018

ICNL partner Welton Trindade published this groundbreaking study on the situation of the right of peaceful assembly in the context of Pride Marches organized in 100 Brazilian jurisdictions.

At the Intersection of Security and Regulation

March 14, 2018

This 2018 report by the Human Security Collective and ECNL examines the phenomenon of “de-risking,” explores its linkages to AML/CFT, the SDGs, and other global policy goals, and discusses its effects in the cases of Brazil, Mexico, and Ireland.

Understanding the Drivers of De-Risking and the Impact on Civil Society Organizations

March 1, 2018

This report by the European Center for Not-for-Profit Law and the Human Security Collective addresses how bank de-risking and financial access issues – inordinate delays in cash transfers, onerous due-diligence requirements, inability to open bank accounts and arbitrary closure of bank accounts – affects CSOs.

Parcerias entre Estado e OSCs – desafios na construção de colaborações para implementação da Lei 13.019/2014

December 1, 2017

This analysis by Brazilian professor Patricia Maria Emerenciano de Mendonça looks at the history of Sector-State negotiations over Law No. 13.019, Brazil’s landmark legislation on sector-State collaboration in publicly-funded CSO activities and in policymaking.

Decree Creating the National Volunteer Program

September 6, 2017

D9149 https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2015-2018/2017/decreto/d9149.h tm[9/6/2017 12:39:50 PM] Presidência da República Casa Civil Subchefia para Assuntos Jurídicos DECRETO Nº 9.149, DE 28 DE AGOSTO DE 2017 Cria o […]

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.

Regulation disciplining terrorism, dealing with investigatory and procedural dispositions and reformulating the concept of terrorist organization

June 28, 2016

6/28/2016 L13260 https://www.planalto.gov.br/CCIVIL_03/_Ato20152018/2016/Lei/L13260.htm 1/5 P re s id ê n c ia d a R e p ú b lic a C a s a […]

LAW No. 13.019. OF JULY 31, 2014

April 18, 2016

Presidencia de la República Casa Civil Subjefatura para Asuntos Jurídicos LEY Nº 13019, DEL 31 DE JULIO DE 2014. El régimen jurídico establece las colaboraciones […]

LAW No. 13.019. OF JULY 31, 2014

April 18, 2016

The Presidency of the Republic Casa Civil Sub-Chief of Legal Affairs LAW No. 13.019. OF JULY 31, 2014. Veto message Establishes the legal framework for […]

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.

Setting Up A Regulatory Framework For Partnership Between Civil Society and Public Authorities In Brazil

July 1, 2015

This case study on Brazil discusses the development of the regulatory framework for CSOs in the country and describes an inspiring participatory process.

CIVICUS State of Civil Society Report 2015

May 31, 2015

This report from CIVICUS details the key events, issues, and trends affecting civil society around the world. The 2015 report provides snapshots from people’s demonstrations in Brazil, Burkina Faso, Hong Kong, Mexico and Ukraine in 2014 -2015 and also reviews outcomes of the earlier waves of protests around the globe.

Law 13.019 Establishing the Legal Regime of Voluntary Partnerships Involving or Not Financial Resource Transfer between the Public Administration and Civil Society Organizations

September 3, 2014

Law 13.019 of 31st July 2014 It establishes the legal regime of the voluntary partnerships, involving or not financial resource transfer, between the Public Administration […]

Brazil Forges New Partnership with Civil Society Organizations

September 3, 2014

President of Brazil Affirms Support for Enabling Legal Reforms for CSOs

June 5, 2014

ICNL and ECNL Announce TEDxLiberdade: The Power of Together

April 16, 2014

Brazil’s Own Goal: Protests, Police and the World Cup

April 1, 2014

This 2014 report from Article 19 gives an overview of implementation of the right to freedom of peaceful assembly in Brazil, with a focus on the lead-up to the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Best International Regulatory Practices From Third Sector

July 30, 2012

MELHORES PRÁTICAS REGULATÓRIAS INTERNACIONAIS DO TERCEIRO SETOR Eduardo Szazi José Eduardo Sabo Paes 2011 Melhores práticas regulatórias internacionais do Terceiro Setor Szazi e Sabo Paes […]

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.