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.
Localization and Civic Space
May 3, 2022
Localization—giving local partners more control and ownership of development initiatives—is a priority for the international development community. Local civil society organizations (CSOs) that can lead, design, and implement effective projects are indispensable to this agenda. This, in turn, is predicated on the existence of an enabling environment for civil society.
FARA’s Double Life Abroad
May 27, 2021
Around the world, governments are constraining civil society and dissent. A common tactic of these governments is to enact legislation targeting civil society groups that receive international funding.
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.
Código de Familia
December 16, 2020
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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.
ICNL launches rebranded ‘Civic Freedom Monitor’ as successor to NGO Law Monitor
September 28, 2016
PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) is pleased to announce today the launch of its “Civic Freedom Monitor,” a rebranded […]
Sovereign Security Law
February 6, 2016
LEY DE SEGURIDAD SOBERANA DE LA REPÚBLICA DE NICARAGUA 1 LEY DE SEGURIDAD SOBERANA DE LA REPÚBLICA DE NICARAGUA LEY N°. 919, Aprobada el 2 […]
General Law on Non-Profit Legal Persons
February 6, 2016
LEY GENERAL SOBRE PERSONAS JURIDICAS SIN FINES DE LUCRO Ley No. 147 el Aprobado 19 de Marzo de 1992. Publicada en La Gaceta No.102 de […]
Law of Organization, Functions, Career and Special Social Security Regime of the National Police
February 6, 2016
1/1 El Presidente de la República de Nicaragua A sus habitantes, Sabed: Que, La Asamblea Nacional de la República de Nicaragua Ha ordenado lo siguiente: […]
Political Constitution With Incorporated Reforms
February 6, 2016
Constitución Política de la República de Nicaragua Texto íntegro con reformas incorporadas a 2014 Presentación En La Gaceta, Diario Oficial N.° 4 del 5 de […]
Law of Chambers, Business Associations, Federations and Confederations
September 9, 2015
LEY GENERAL DE CÁMARAS, FEDERACIONES Y CONFEDERACIONES GREMIALES EMPRESARIALES DE NICARAGUA LEY N o. 849, Aprobado el 30 de Octubre del 2013 Publicado en la […]
eral Law Chambers, Federations and Business Guild Confederations
April 19, 2015
LA GACETA DIARIO OFICIAL Teléfonos: 2228-3791 / 2222-7344 Tiraje:650 Ejemplares 40 PáginasValor C$ 45.00 Córdobas AÑO CXVII No. 240 Managua, Miércoles 18 de Diciembre de […]
General Law of Sports, Physical Education and Physical Recreation
April 19, 2015
2741 Managua, Martes 8 de Abril de 2014 AÑO CXVIII No. 67 LA GACETA DIARIO OFICIAL Teléfonos: 2228-3791 / 2222-7344 Valor C$ 45.00 Córdobas Tiraje: […]
General Law on Nonprofit Corporations
April 19, 2015
LEY GENERAL SOBRE PERSONAS JURIDICAS SIN FINES DE LUCRO Ley No. 147 el Aprobado 19 de Marzo de 1992. Publicada en La Gaceta No.102 de […]
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.
A Look at the Tax Regime Persons Nonprofit Law in Nicaragua
August 21, 2013
UNA MIRADA AL RÉGIMEN FISCAL DE LAS PERSONAS JURÍ DICAS SIN FINES DE L UCRO EN NICARAGUA CDC U NA MIRADA AL RÉGIMEN FISCAL DE […]
Nonprofit Corporations in Nicaragua: A Primer
August 21, 2013
P ERSONAS JURÍDICAS SIN F INES DE L UCRO EN N ICARAGUA U NA G UÍA B ÁSICA U NA G UÍA B ÁSICA U […]
Regulation on the Law on Tax Coordination
August 21, 2013
LA GACETA DIARIO OFICIAL Teléfonos: 2228-3791 / 2222-7344 Tiraje:1000 Ejemplares 36 PáginasValor C$ 45.00 Córdobas AÑO CXVII No. 12 Managua, Martes 22 de Enero de […]
Law on Tax Coordination
August 21, 2013
LA GACETA DIARIO OFICIAL Teléfonos: 2228-3791 / 2222-7344 Ti r aj e: 7 5 0 E j emp l ar es 6 8 P ági […]
Special Firearm, Ammunition, Explosive and Related Materials Control and Regulation Act
July 29, 2013
LA GACETA DIARIO OFICIAL Teléfonos: 228-3791 / 222-7344 Tiraje:1200 Ejemplares 84 Páginas Hecho el Depósito Legal No. Mag-0001, 2005Valor C$ 35.00 Córdobas AÑO CIX No.40 […]
Manual on Individual and Political Rights with Emphasis on Policing
July 29, 2013
MANUAL DE DERECHOS INDIVIDUALES Y POLÍTICOS CON ÉNFASIS EN ACCIÓN POLICIAL REPÚBLICA DE NICARAGUAESCUELA DE LO POLÍTICAMENTE INCORRECTO MAYO 2011 Política Mente Incorrecto Investigación documental, […]
Municipal Elections of 2012 in Nicaragua
February 4, 2013
Introducción El Observatorio Nacional de la Gobernabilidad del Centro de Investigaciones de la Comunicación se ha mantenido activo durante el año 2012 dando seguimiento a […]
Law Creating the Financial Analysis Unit
July 13, 2012
VI ASAMBLEANACIONAL 4614 LEYNo.793 El Presidente delaRepublica deNicaragua A sus habitantes, Sabed: Que, LAASAMBLEA NACIONAL I Queellavado dedinero, bienesyactivos provenientes de actividades ilfcitasyfinanciamiento alterrorismo, constituyeuno […]
Primera Audiencia Regional de la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos sobre Restricciones Legales a la Libertad de Asociación en América Latina
March 28, 2012
PUBLISHED: MARCH 28, 2012 La Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos convocó la primera audiencia temática regional sobre Restricciones Legales a la Libertad de Asociación en América […]
Inter-American Commission on Human Rights’ First Regional Hearing on Legal Restrictions on Freedom of Association in Latin America
March 28, 2012
PUBLISHED: MARCH 28, 2012 Leer articulo completo en Español On March 28, 2012, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) held its first ever regional […]
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.
Central America Non-Governmental Organizations 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 […]
Republic of Nicaragua Civil Code
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 of the Republic of Nicaragua (amended in 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 […]
General Law on Non-profit Legal Persons
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 […]
General Law on Non-profit Legal Persons
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 […]
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.
Country Reports: Latin America and the Caribbean
March 1, 2002
The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 4, Issue 2-3, March 2002 Regional La International Society for Third-Sector Research (ISTR) presentó el informe sobre el […]
Country Reports: Latin America
June 1, 2000
The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 2, Issue 4, June 2000 Belize The Belize Coalition of Networks (BeCON) have submitted a revised NGO Bill […]