Proposed amendment to the definition of ‘charitable purpose’ in India

Brussels conference on Defending Civil Society

Defending Civil Society report now available

ICNL and the World Movement for Democracy are pleased to announce the release of a “Defending Civil Society” report, the first phase of the Defending Civil Society international campaign to promote the adoption of internationally-recognized principles that protect civil society.

ICNL Partnering with University of Pennsylvania Law School

Charity Commission issues public benefit guidelines

Analysis of Tajikistan’s proposed “About Freedom of Conscience and Religious Unions” draft law

The Government of the Republic of Tajikistan proposed a new draft law "About Freedom of Conscience and Religious Unions."

Mechanisms for Nominating of NGO Representatives

A report discussing the professional relationships and mechanisms used to nominate and elect NGO representatives for state commissions and other consultative positions in Central and Eastern Europe.

ICNL, LLC receives award

Council created to support NGOs in Azerbaijan

ICNL’s Mexico Fellows complete research on civil society

Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) status maintained

ICNL advises President of Azerbaijan on civil society support mechanism

On July 28, 2007 the President of Azerbaijan’s Decree confirming state support for NGOs was officially published in the official newspaper.

ICNL holds inaugural South Pacific Civil Society Law conference

ICNL and UNDP supporting NGO legal reform in Mauritius

New tax in Mexico recognizes tax benefits for NPOs

Peru’s Constitutional Tribunal rules as unconstitutional portions of key amendments to International Cooperation Law

Professors in Mexico take lead on civil society law programs

ICNL welcomes new members to Global Alliance

USAID publishes controversial partner vetting system final rule

ICNL submits comments on USAID’s proposed “Partner Vetting System”

Blog on Mexico’s flat tax proposal

ICNL hosts workshop on Civil Society Law Reform in the Arab Gulf

A Comparative Overview of Public Benefit Status in Europe

This 2007 publication from the European Center for Not-for-Profit Law presents an overview of European practices for regulating organizations with public benefit status.

India approves new policy on voluntary sector