With support from the Ford Foundation, ICNL launched a project from February 2020 through October 2022 to address FATF and AML/CFT issues related to nonprofit operations in three countries: Jordan, Tunisia, and Lebanon.

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TERRORIST FINANCING RISK ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR THE NPO SECTOR IN JORDAN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2022 3 I. BACKGROUND OF THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS 5 II. THE METHODOLOGY […]

In April 2022, ICNL LLC held a workshop to familiarize civil society organizations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), especially in the southern region of Jordan, with FATF and the importance of complying with Recommendation 8.

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.

This study maps laws and regulations that impact civic spaces, participation, and assembly specifically as it relates to climate change and climate justice activism in the MENA region.

This page provides information on Middle Eastern and North African government responses to the coronavirus, using information from the COVID-19 Civic Freedom Tracker.

The COVID-19 pandemic has unleashed a parallel crisis for civic space. Many of the emergency laws and other extraordinary measures adopted in response to the virus restrict fundamental rights and freedoms.

This New York Times article looks at leaders around the world who have passed emergency decrees and legislation expanding their reach during the pandemic. Will they ever relinquish them? This article looks at the history of emergency responses and what is happening now.

Our 2018-2019 annual report aims to highlight the progress civil society is making to counter restrictions and expand civic space.

In October 2018, the Government of Jordan proposed restrictive amendments to their already draconian cybercrimes law.

Social media has become a vital tool for free expression around the world. Recognizing this growth, a number of countries have adopted regulatory frameworks to ensure safe and legal use of digital platforms and to prevent illicit online activities.

Over the past two years, ICNL has worked with partners to conduct a landmark study of civic freedoms in Morocco, Tunisia, Lebanon, Jordan, and Kuwait.

UPDATE: The government recently proposed new amendments to Jordan’s 2015 Cybercrimes Law that raise concerns about potential restrictions on freedom of expression online.

This report presents findings from an in-depth study, supported by the United States Agency for International Development, that explored the landscape for civic space in five countries. 

The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) is pleased to share our latest report: “The State of Civic Freedoms in the Middle East and North Africa: Access to Associational Rights in Morocco, Tunisia, Lebanon, Jordan, and Kuwait.”

In this article in the Minnesota Law Review, Lloyd H. Mayer explores restrictions on cross-border funding of nonprofits and the possibility of using international investment treaties to protect such funding.

The Enabling Environment National Assessment (EENA) is an action-oriented research tool designed to assess the legal, regulatory  and policy environment for civil society.

This policy briefing by SOLIDAR, the Euromed NGO Platform and The Arab NGO Network for Development (ANND) aims to shed light on the ongoing existing limitations for civil society, human rights defenders, and trade unions, in the EU's Southern Neighboring countries.

Jordan_Amendments-on-Constitution.pdf

This 2013 study by the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Network examines the legislative framework that enshrines the right to assembly in 13 different countries in the Euro-Mediterranean region and the EU: Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

Jordan_Law-amending-Companies-Law.pdf

Jordan_Regulation_StandardProvisions_bylaws_2010_arabic.pdf

Jordan_Regulation_formation_federations_2010_arabic.docx

Jordan_Reg_NotForProfit_companies_2010_arabic.pdf

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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 […]

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In recent years, the Arab region has seen a steady increase in the number of foundations and witnessed increased engagement of corporate philanthropy in support of social/economic initiatives.

The Arab region witnessed tremendous changes between 2011-2013 as the result of popular uprisings in response to decades of lack of democracy and freedom, economic and social deprivations and inequalities, and a rise in unemployment, particularly among youth, poverty and social marginalization.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

This law shall be named “”The Law Amending the Law on Societies” and shall be read with Law No. 51 of 2008 referred to herein […]

Law of Societies (No. 51 of 2008) as amended by Law No. 22 of 2009 Article [1]: This law shall be known as the Law […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

This law shall be known as the Law of Societies (Law of Societies of 2008) and it shall be in force ninety days after the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

This paper explores the key strategic and operational questions that arise during the development of funds and foundations that support civil society organizations (CSOs).

Amendments to Jordan’s Law on Societies (No. 51 of 2008) came into effect today after Jordan’s King Abdullah II signed the Law Amending the Law on Societies (No. 22 of 2009) and the amendments were published in Official GazetteNo. 4983.

PUBLISHED: JULY 23, 2008 In the past month in Jordan, the government introduced a NGO law to the Parliament that would place harsh restrictions on […]

The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 10, Issue 1, December 2007 Marc Makary1  Executive summary This study analyzes the two main systems of incorporating […]

PUBLISHED: JUNE 20, 2007 Civil society representatives and government officials from Bahrain, Jordan, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen met in Amman, Jordan at an ICNL-hosted […]

PUBLISHED: MAY 2, 2007 Over the course of the past year, ICNL hosted four Senior Fellows from Algeria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt to support cutting […]

PUBLISHED: JULY 9, 2006 From July 2 – 5, 2006, ICNL held a conference on Strengthening Civil Society in the Arab Region: Models for Legal Reform. […]

The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 6, Issue 4, September 2004 By Janine A. Clark Reviewed by Amani Kandil* This book is divided in […]

Sources in Jordan have sent an alert to the world civil society community that the legislative bureau of the Jordanian Prime Minster’s Office is drafting a measure to control numerous organizations registered with the Ministry of Social Development.

The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 1, Issue 2, December 1998 Regional 1. Model Law for the Arab World The Board of Directors of […]