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Terrorism Financing Risk in Nonprofit Organizations in Latin America

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This ICNL Spanish-language publication is based on survey responses submitted by 729 NPO sector representatives from 17 participating countries. The ... Read More

Inter-American Commission Human Rights Report on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders in the Americas

Inter-American Commission Human Rights Report on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders in the Americas

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Tax Guide for Charitable Institutions and Trusts of a Public Character Inland Revenue Department the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China

Implementing Regulations for the Law on Civil Society Issued by Law No. 149 of 2019

Management of Development Assistance

Decree-Law No. 7 amending Law No. 1 of 2000 regarding educational institutions and private institutions and its amendments

Decree-Law No. 9 regarding the postponement of the elections of trade unions and financial unions

Exploring the Current State of Civic Space and Identifying its Need for a Favorable Legal Environment

Exploring the Current State of Civic Space and Identifying its Need for a Favorable Legal Environment

Supreme Court’s Rules on the Use of Body-worn Cameras during Implementation of Warrants (AM No. 21-06-08-SC)

Decreto Supremo que ratifica procedimientos administrativos de las entidades del Poder Ejecutivo como resultado del Análisis de Calidad Regulatoria de conformidad con lo dispuesto en el artículo 2 del Decreto Legislativo Nº 1310, Decreto Legislativo que aprueba medidas adicionales de simplificación administrativa (DECRETO SUPREMO Nº 130-2018-PCM)

Decreto Legislativo de lucha eficaz contra el lavado de activos y otros delitos relacionados a la minería ilegal y crimen organizado (DECRETO LEGISLATIVO Nº 1106)

Ley de Organizaciones Políticas (LEY Nº 28094)

Kenya Data Protection Act No. 24

Kenya Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act No. 5

Draft NGO Amendment Bill, Revised 2020

Law on Public Information

Order on Additional Measures for State Support of NNOs, Ensuring the Freedom of Their Activities, Protection of Rights and Legitimate Interests

State Administration Council Law No (5/2021) Law Amending the Penal Code and State Administration Council Law No (6/2021) Law Amending the Code of Criminal Procedure

Amendment of Law Protecting the Privacy and Security of the Citizens and State Administration Council Law No (3/2021) Fourth Amendment of the Ward or Village-Tract Administration Law

State Administration Council Law No (1/2021) Law Amending Yangon City Development Law and State Administration Council Law No (2/2021) Law Amending Mandalay City Development Law

Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 11479 (Anti-Terrorism Act)

قانون عدد 37 لسنة 2020 مؤرخ في 6 أوت 2020 يتعلق بالتمويل التشاركي

Hidalgo State Law on Promotion

Resolución Miscelánea Fiscal para 2021

Decreto por el que se reforman, adicionan y derogan diversas disposiciones de la Ley del Impuesto sobre la Renta, de la Ley del Impuesto al Valor Agregado y del Código Fiscal de la Federación

Cabinet Communique on COVID-19

Legal Regulation of Not-for-Profit Organizations and Civic Participation Institutions in Kyrgyzstan

Zimbabwe Media Commission Bill

Maintenance of Peace and Order Act

Freedom of Information Bill

Electoral Act

Cyber Security and Data Protection Bill

Código de Familia

Reglamento a la Ley No. 693, Ley de Soberanía y Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutricional

Decreto de Reglamento a la Ley de Municipios

Reglamento de la Ley de Participación Educativa

Reglamento de la Ley General del Medio Ambiente y los Recursos Naturales

Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020

Covenant between the House of Representatives and Civil Society

Covenant between the House of Representatives and Civil Society (مشروع ميثاق تعاون بين مجلس نواب الشعب و المجتمع المدني)

Covenant between the House of Representatives and Civil Society

Local Communities Law (قانون يتعلّق بمجلة الجماعات المحلية)

قانون يتعلّق بمجلة الجماعات المحلية (Local Communities Law)

النظام الداخلي ملجلس نواب الشعب (Bylaws of the Assembly of People’s Representatives)

Evaluación económica inicial de los efectos de COVID-19 y alcance de las opciones de política en Costa Rica

Encuesta Nacional de Hogares: Resultados Generales (July 2020)

Alcance No. 226: La Ley Contra el Acoso Sexual Callejero

Cybercrimes Bill

Protection of Personal Information Act

Resolución Miscelánea Fiscal

Income Tax Law bill Presented by the Ministry of Finance to the House of Representatives to Affect Authorized Donees

Ley para el Fomento y la Participación de las Organizaciones de la Sociedad Civil en el Estado de Campeche

Loi No. 11/009 du 09 Juillet 2011 portant Principes Fondamentaux Relatifs à la Protection de l’Environnement

Loi No. 007/2002 du 11 Juillet 2002 portant Code Minier

Loi No. 011/2002 du 29 Aout 2002 portant Code Forestier

Loi No.15/02 du 1er Aout 2015 portant Regime General des Hydrocarbures

Law on Public Associations (Amendments)

منشور رئيس الحكومة عدد 31 مؤرخ في 30 أكتوبر 2014و المتعلق بلإعتماد مسار تشاركي في إعداد النصوص القانونية (Circular No. 31 issued by the Prime Minister on 10/30/2014 Regarding Adopting a Participatory Process in Preparing Legal Texts)

مشروع ميثاق تعاون بين مجلس نواب الشعب والمجتمع المدني (Final Version of a Draft Cooperation Pact between the Assembly of the Representatives of the People and Civil Society)

مشروع ميثاق تعاون بين مجلس نواب الشعب و المجتمع المدني توطئة (Bylaws of the Assembly of the Representatives of the People)

Governmental Decree 2019-401

قانون أساسي عدد 29 لسنة 2018 يتعلّق بمجلة الجماعات المحلية (Basic Law No. 29 of 2018 related to the Code of Public Groups)

Constitution

Ley para la Circulación por Carreteras Libre de cualquier Tipo de Obstáculos

Constitution (with Amendments)

Ley del Impuesto al Valor Agregado

Ley de Actualización Tributaria

Código de Comercio

Decreto Número 1-85 Ley Electoral y de Partidos Políticos

Código del Trabajo

Decreto Legislativo Nº 82-78: Ley General de Cooperativas

Law No. 149 on Regulating the Exercise of Civil Work

The Application for Permission of Foreign Juristic Person, Foreign Institution or Private Agency for Entry to Operate in Thailand, Submit to the Committee Considering the Operation of Foreign Private Organizations

Act Prescribing Offences Relating to Registered Partnerships, Limited Partnerships, Limited Companies, Associations and Foundations

The Rule of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare on the Entry of Foreign Private Organizations to Operate in Thailand

The Rule of the Committee on Consideration of the Entry of Foreign Private Organization Governing Principles for Consideration and Instruction on the Entry of Foreign Private Organizations to operate in Thailand and the Establishment of Regional Offices in Thailand

Anti-Money Laundering Act

Written Laws (Misc. Amendments) Act No. 3

Constitution

Constitution

Décret No. 92-292 Statut des Organisations non Gouvernementales (ONG)

Ordonnance No. 84-06 Portant Régime des Associations

Media Freedom Law

Law on Resolution of Complaints from Citizens to Government Organizations and Officials

Law on Development Policy, Planning and Management

Law on Referendums

Law on Public Polling

Law on Public Hearing

Law on Legislation

Law on Information Transparency and the Right to Information

Law on Freedom of Press

Law on Freedom of Press

Legal Entity Income Tax Law

Law on Legal Status of Foreign Nationals

Law on Legal Status of Foreign Nationals

Law on State Registration of Legal Entities

Law on Non-Governmental Organizations

Law on Non-Governmental Organizations

Civil Code

Constitution

Application for Obtaining Permission to Operate in Thailand for Foreign Private Organizations

Emergency Decree on Public Administration in Emergency Situations

Emergency Decree on Public Administration in Emergency Situations

Public Assembly Act

Public Assembly Act

Social Enterprise Act

Cooperatives Act

State Enterprise Labor Relations Act

State Enterprise Labor Relations Act

Labor Relations Act

Labor Relations Act

Chamber of Commerce Act

Trade Associations Act

Act Prescribing Offences Relating to Registered Partnerships, Limited Partnerships, Limited Companies, Associations and Foundations

National Culture Act

Civil and Commercial Code

Constitution

Constitution

Law on Police

Law on Procedures for Demonstrations and Assembly

The Anti-Terrorism Act

Local Government Code

Republic Act No. 7941: Party-List System Act

Republic Act No. 8425: Social Reform and Alleviation Act

Republic Act No. 7277: Magna Carta for Disabled Persons and for Other Purposes

Republic Act No. 10168: The Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act

Republic Act No. 10365: Anti-Money Laundering Act

Republic Act No. 9372: Human Security Act

Presidential Decree No. 1564: Solicitation Permit Law

Public Assembly Act

Republic Act No. 11469 Arising from the National Emergency from the Coronavirus

The Magna Carta of Women

Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act

Local Government Code

Labor Code

Microfinance NGOs Act

National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended by RA No. 10963 (TRAIN Law)

Republic Act No. 11232: Revised Corporation Code

Republic Act No. 10951, adjusting the amount and value of property, and imposable fines in the RPC

Revised Penal Code

Civil Code

General Comment No. 37

Philippines’s Constitution

Ley 29038 que incorpora la Unidad de Inteligencia Financiera del Perú (UIF-PERU)) a la Superintendencia de Banca, Seguros y Administradoras Privadas de Fondos de Pensiones

Ley 27693 que crea la Unidad de Inteligencia Financiera

Ley 30916 Orgánica de la Junta Nacional de Justicia

Ley 30904 de Reforma Constitucional sobre la conformación y funciones de la Junta Nacional de Justicia

Ley 27692 de Creación de la Agencia Peruana de Cooperación Internacional

Directiva ONAGI

Decreto Legislativo 1186 que regula el uso de la fuerza por parte de la Policía Nacional del Perú

Decreto Legislativo 1095 que establece reglas de empleo y uso de la fuerza por parte de las Fuerzas Armadas en el territorio nacional

Decreto Legislativo 1006 de lucha eficaz contra el lavado de activos y otros delitos relacionados a la minería ilegal y crimen organizado

Dictan Ley de Cooperación Técnica Internacional Decreto Legislativo No. 719

Decreto Aprueban Texto Único Ordenado de la Ley Nº 27806, Ley de Transparencia y Acceso a la Información Pública

Loi no. 20-06 modifiant et complétant l’ordonnance n° 66-156 du 8 juin 1966 portant code pénal

Loi n° 20-06 du 5 Ramadhan 1441 correspondant au 28 avril 2020 modifiant et complétant l’ordonnance n° 66-156 du 8 juin 1966 portant code pénal

Supporting Civil Society During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Companies Amendment Act of 2011

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa

Draft Law Regulating the Exercise of Civil Work

United Nations Economic and Social Council Resolution 1997/44

Ibrahimov and Others v. Azerbaijan No. 69234/11, 69252/11 and 69335/11

Körtvélyessy v. Hungary No. 7871/10

Kudrevičius and others v. Lithuania No. 37553/05

Gafgaz Mammadov v. Azerbaijan, No. 60259/11

Disk and Kesk v. Turkey, Application No. 38676/08

Fáber v. Hungary, Application No. 40721/08

Najafly v. Azerbaijan, Application No. 2594/07

Kakabadze and Others v. Georgia, Application No. 1484/07

Trade Union of the Police and Others v. Slovakia, Application No. 11828/08

Tatár and Fáber v. Hungary, Applications Nos. 26005/08; 26160/08

Szerdahelyi v. Hungary, Application No. 30385/07

Patyi v. Hungary, Application No. 35127/08

Alekseyev v. Russia, Applications Nos. 4916/07; 25924/08; 14599/09

Gül and Others v. Turkey, Application No. 4870/02

Hyde Park and Others v. Moldova (no. 2), Application No.45094/06

Gasparyan v. Armenia, Application No. 35944/03

Éva Molnár v. Hungary, Application No. 10346/05

Ashughyan v. Armenia, Application No. 33268/03

Patyi and Others v. Hungary, Application No. 5529/05

Vajnai v. Hungary, Application No. 33629/06

Baczkowski and Others v. Poland, Application No. 1543/06

Kuznetsov and Others v. Russia, Application No. 184/02

Stankov and the United Macedonian Organisation Ilinden v. Bulgaria, Applications Nos. 29221/95 and 29225/95

“Ärzte für das Leben” v. Austria, Application No. 10126/82

Kirsanov v. Belarus, CCPR, Communication No. 1864/2009

Chebotareva v. Russian Federation, CCPR Communication No. 1866/2009

Katsora v Belarus, UN Human Rights Committee Communication No. 1836/2008

Schumilin v Belarus, UN Human Rights Committee Communication No. 1784/2008

Aboufaied v Libya, UN Human Rights Committee Communication No. 1782/2008

Council of Europe Congress of Local and Regional Authorities Recommendation 211 on freedom of assembly and expression for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgendered persons

Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly Resolution 2116 on the urgent need to prevent human rights violations during peaceful protests

UN Human Rights Council resolution on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association (2013)

UN Human Rights Council resolution on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of peaceful protests (2014)

Belyazeka v Belarus, UN Human Rights Committee Communication No. 1772/2008

Bukta and Others v. Hungary, Application No. 25691/04

African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child

European Union Charter of Fundamental Rights

American Declaration of the Rights and Duties of Man

European Convention on Human Rights

American Convention on Human Rights

African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights

Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families

Convention on the Rights of the Child

UN General Assembly Declaration on Human Rights Defenders

UN Human Rights Council Resolution on Civil Society Space (2016)

UN Human Rights Council Resolution on Civil Society Space (2014)

UN Security Council Resolution 1373

OAS Resolution on Promotion of the Rights to Freedom of Assembly and of Association in the Americas (2011)

FATF Recommendations with Interpretive Notes

Democracy in the Digital Era and the Threat to Privacy and Individual Freedoms

Human Rights Council resolution on the promotion, protection and enjoyment of human rights on the Internet (2016)

Human Rights Council resolution on the promotion, protection and enjoyment of human rights on the Internet (2014)

UN Human Rights Council Resolution on the Promotion, Protection and Enjoyment of Human Rights on the Internet (2012)

UN Human Rights Council Resolution on Freedom of Assembly and Association (Oct. 2012)

UN Human Rights Council Resolution on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights in the Context of Peaceful Protests

UN Human Rights Council Resolution on the Right to Privacy in the Digital Age (2018)

UN Human Rights Council Resolution on the Right to Privacy in the Digital Age (2017)

UN Human Rights Council Resolution on the Right to Privacy in the Digital Age (2015)

Ulaanbaatar Declaration on Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies in Asia and Beyond

Law for Social Support

Law 7293 Regulating Exonerations in Force, Repeals and Exceptions

Civil Code

Law 3859 on Community Development

Voluntary Work and Humanitarian Affairs Act

National Human Rights Commission Act

The Constitutional Review Commission Bill

Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission Bill

Legislative Decree to fight effectively against money laundering and other crimes related to illegal mining and organized crime

Legislative Decree that creates the National Authority of Transparency and Access to Public Information, strengthening the Personal Data Protection Regime and the regulation of the management of interests

Resolution Approving the Standard for the Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism

Granting a pardon and right of grace for humanitarian reasons to inmates of the Barbadillo Penitentiary Establishment

Public Order Act No. 5

NGO Decree No. 81

Criminal Code (Amendment) Act

Constitutional Court Decision on the Police Code

Guidelines on Freedom of Association and Assembly in Africa

Goods and Service Tax Act

Law No. 12 of 2017 regulating Civil Societies in the Emirate of Dubai

Law on State Registration of Legal Entities and State Register

Decree Creating the National Volunteer Program

White Land Tax Regulation

Family Funds Rules

Family Fund Basic Bylaw

Foundation Basic Bylaw

Association Basic Bylaw

Guidelines for the impulse, conformation, organization and operation of the mechanisms of citizen participation in the dependencies and entities of the Federal Public Administration

Proposals to promote social enterprises from the Mexican fiscal framework

Anti-Money Laundering Bylaw

Government Tenders and Procurement Law

Labor Regulation

Social Insurance Regulation

Basic Law of Governance

The Law about the Ombudsman

The Law on Administrative Procedures

The Law on Freedom of Religion and Religious Organizations

The Law on the National Red Crescent Society

The Law on Bar Associations and Advocatory Activities

The Law on State Youth Policy

The Code of Social Protection of the Population (extraction)

The Law on Licensing Some Kinds of Activity

The Law on Mass Media

The Law on Enterprises

Constitution of Turkmenistan

Jogging Ban

Memo on Alleged Illegal Registration of NGOs

Civil Code (general part)

Civil Code (special part)

Constitution

Entrepreneurial Code

Instruction on State Registration

Labor Code

Law on Access to Information

Law on Advocacy Activity

Law on Tourist Activities

Law on State Youth Policy

Law on State Social Contracting, Grants and Awards for NGOs

Law on State Procurement

Law on Special Social Services

Law on Social Protection of the Disabled

Law on Religious Activity and Religious Associations

Law on Public Councils

Law on Public Associations (amended in 2016)

Law on Professional Unions

Law on Political Parties

Law on Notaries

Law on Noncommercial Organizations

Law on Joint Stock Companies

Law on Housing Relations

Law on Banks and Banking Activities

Law on Audit Activity

Law on Appraisal Activities

The Non-Governmental Organisations (Fees) Regulations

The Non-Governmental Organisations Regulations

Decree 96, which approves regulations for the non-implementation of the IGV, ISC and tariff duties to donations

Decree 55 that approves regulatory norms of Law No. 30498, which promotes the donation of food and facilitates the transfer of donations in situations of natural disasters

Terrorism Prevention Act

Law 70 of 2017 on Associations and Other Foundations Working in the Field of Civil Work

Law 70 on Associations and Other Foundations Working in the Field of Civil Work

Law on State Social Procurement

Action Strategy on Priority Areas of Development

Action Strategy on Priority Areas of Development

Republican Order No. 8 for the Reconstitution of the National Dialogue Steering Committee

Electoral Law

Law Instituting the ECOWAS Biometric ID Card

Budget Law

Law to Amend the Law Incorporating the Code of Criminal Procedure

Laq Instituting a National Commerce Chamber

Conferring Powers under Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) for Khyber-Pakhtunwa and Balochistan

A Joint Statement by Puntland Political Associations about the Current Democratization Process

Transitional Constitution

Provisional Constitution

Flag of Zimbabwe Act

The Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community

Law 30498 that promotes the donation of food and facilitates the transport of donations in situations of natural disasters

Income Tax Act

The East African Community Customs Management Act

Value Added Tax Act

Political Constitution of Mexico City

Rules of internal operation of the mechanism of collaboration between civil society organizations and the Federal Government, for the design and joint construction of public policies that contribute to the governance and political development of the country

Law Regulating Foreign Non-Governmental Organisations Working in Burundi

Notification on Composition and Mandate of the NGO Consultative Committee

Law on Access to Information in terms of Intellectual Property Law for the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Procedure for Submission and Registration of Associations

Rules on Registration of Service Contracts on Provision of Services or Implementation of Work by NGOs, as well as by Branches or Representations of Foreign NGOs from Foreign Sources

Rules on Registration of Grants

The Law on Social Services for the Elderly, Disabled and Other Socially Vulnerable Categories of the Population

The Presidential decree on measures to further reform judicial and legal system, and enhance guarantees for sound protection of rights and freedoms of citizens

Presidential decree on additional measures to ensure rapid development of entrepreneurial activity, protection of a private property and high-quality improvement of a business climate

The Law on State Youth Policy

Instruction for the Regulation of Information of Social Organizations

Country Statement from Nigeria: London Anti-Corruption Summit

Directive No. 73 Establishing the Procedures in the ONGD and ENIEX Registries Conducted by APCI

Legislative Decree Measures to Strengthen the Prevention, Detection and Sanction of Money Laundering and Terrorism

Law that promotes the donation of food and facilitates the transport of donations in situations of natural disasters

Bill to Provide for the Establishment of a Non-Governmental Organisations Regulatory Commission

Interim report of the Panel of Experts on South Sudan established pursuant to Security Council Resolution 2206

Decree that Amends, Adds and Repeals Various Provisions of the Income Tax Law, the Value Added Tax Law, the Federal Tax Code and the Federal Tax Law on New Automobiles

Bases of Organization and Functioning of the National Registry of Institutions and Scientific and Technological Companies

New Tax Code

Law of Civil Associations, Foundations, and Organizations Performing Civil Activities (draft law)

Law of Civil Associations, Foundations, and Organizations Performing Civil Activities (draft law)

Nairobi Outcome Document

Order on approval of the Rules, form and terms for individuals and legal entities and (or) structural subdivisions of a legal entity to submit reporting to the state income authorities about the receipt and the expenditure of funds and (or) other assets from foreign states, international and foreign organizations, foreigners, and stateless persons

Implementing Regulations on Reporting on the Use of Funds Received from Foreign Sources

Order No. 553 of the Ministry of Finance on Approval of the Rules, Form and Terms for Individuals and Legal Entities and (or) Structural Subdivisions of a Legal Entity to Submit Notification to the State Income Authorities about the Receipt of Funds and (or) other Assets from Foreign States, International and Foreign Organizations, Foreigners, and Stateless Persons

United Commissions of Hacienda and Public Credit and Legislative Studies, Second

Law No. 11 on Electronic Information and Transactions

Foreign Donations (Voluntary Activities) Regulation Act

Bill Made to Provide for the Social Welfare Council

Non-Governmental Organisations Act

Directive on Specific Aspects Granting Guarantees on Public Order

Law No. 4 of 1969

Decree No. 5183

The Constitution of Tunisian Republic

Proposed Amendments to Law No. 84 of 2002

Proposed Amendments to Law No. 84

Law No. 6

International Humanitarian City Registration Regulations

International Humanitarian City Licenses Activity List

International Humanitarian City Licensing Regulations

Law No. 1

International Humanitarian City General Rules and Regulations

Incorporation/ Registration of a DIFC Entity, Nonprofit Incorporated Organizations (NPIO)

DIFC Trust Law No. 11, as amended

Nonprofit Incorporated Organizations Regulations

DIFC Law No. 6, Nonprofit Incorporated Organizations Law

DIFC Law No. 7, Nonprofit Incorporated Organizations Amendment Law

General Rule-making Instrument No. 119

Law of the Municipality of Ras Al Khaimah

Emiri Decree No. 1 concerning the Establishment of the Charity Works Association in Sharjah

Law No. 12 concerning the Establishment of the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities

Law No. 14 amending Certain Provisions of Law No. 12 on Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department

Resolution No. 12 on Rules for Licenses of Religious and Charitable Societies and Organization of their Activities in the Emirate of Dubai

Law No. 2 on the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department

Executive Council Resolution No. 26 concerning Charities, Quran Memorization Centers and Islamic Foundations in the Emirate of Dubai

Federal Law No. 1

Decree No. 9 regulating Fundraising in the Emirate of Dubai

Federal Resolution No. 8 concerning Conditions for Licensing Societies for Public Benefits in Collecting Money

Federal Law No. 29 concerning the Establishment of the General Authority of Awqaf

Cabinet Resolution No. 1 concerning the Regulation of Work and Social Affairs

Federal Law No. 4 concerning the Establishment of the Zakat Fund

Federal Law No. 9 concerning the Red Crescent Authority in the UAE

Federal Law No. 2 concerning Public Welfare Associations and Organizations

Federal Cabinet Resolution 22 on the Organizational Structure of the Islamic Affairs and Awqaf General Authority

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)

Law no (22) of 2004 Regarding Promulgating the Civil Code

Law No 18 of 2004 Public Meetings and Demonstrations

Law No. 3 of 2004 Combating Terrorism

Law No. 7 of 2007 on the Settlement of Administrative Disputes

Emiri Decree No. (23) of 2014 Concerning the Organizational Structure of the Ministry of Awqaf (Endowments) and Islamic Affairs

Law No 4 of 2010 Promulgating the Law of Combating Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing

Emiri Resolution No. 16 of 2014 on the Competencies of Ministries, as amended

Emiri Decree No. 9 of 2016 on the Organizational Structure of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education

Emiri Decree No. 7 of 2016 on the Organizational Structure of the Ministry of Culture and Sports

Emiri Resolution No. 6 of 2016 on the Organizational Structure of the Ministry of Administration Development, Labor and Social Affairs (MADLSA)

Law No. 14 of 2004 on the promulgation of Labour Law

Law No. 13 of 2000 Regulation of the Investment of NonQatari Capital in the Economic Activity

Law No 13 of 2008 on the Contribution by Certain Companies towards Social and Sports Activities

Resolution No 4 of 2011 by the Minister of Social Affairs Regulating Fundraising and Foreign Transfers by Private Associations and Foundations

Law No. 21 of 2009 The Income Tax Law 21

Law No. 40 of 2002 promulgating the Customs Law

Decree Law No. 5 of 1984 Pertaining to the Regulation of Clubs

DecreeLaw No. 21 of 2006 Regarding Private Foundations for the Public Benefit

Decree No. 37 for year 2002 Pertaining to the approval of the Qatari Olympic Committee’s Articles of Association

Law No. 8 of 1992 on the Establishment of the Zakat Fund

Law No. 8 of 1996 with respect to Endowment (Waqf) 8/1996 8 / 1996

Emiri Decree No. 41 of 2006 on the Establishment of Qatar Awqaf (Endowment) Authority

Law No. 12 of 2004 on Private Associations and Foundations

Law No. 12 of 2011 regarding the Establishment and Regulation of Religious Centres 12 / 2011

Law No. 15 of 2014 Pertaining to the Regulation of Philanthropic Activities

Resolution of the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs on the standard documents of establishment or memoranda of establishment of associations and foundations and their articles of association

Law No. 1 of 2016 Pertaining to Sports Clubs

The Permanent Constitution of the State of Qatar 0 / 2004

Decree on Law of Transparency, Access to Public Information and Issued in Mexico City

Law on Promotion of CSO Activities in Nuevo Leon

Law on disclosure requirements for recipients of support from a foreign political entity (Amendment)

Federal Law on Introducing Amendments to the Criminal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code of the Russian Federation Pertaining to Establishing Additional Measures to Counter Terrorism and Ensure Public Security

Ministerial declaration of the high-level segment of the 2016 session of the Economic and Social Council and the high-level political forum on sustainable development

Right to Access Information Act

Law No. 106 of 2013 on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism

Emiri Decree No.5 of 1959 on real estate registration law

Ministerial Decision No.48 of 1999 on Public Charities Statute Model (Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor)

Ministerial Decision No.48A of 2015 on Public Charities Executive Regulations (Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor)

Ministerial Decision No.49A of 2015 on Private Foundations Executive Regulations (Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor)

1959 Law Regulating the Licensing of Money Collection for General Purposes

Ministerial Decision No.48 of 1999 on Public Charities Statute Model (Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor)

Rules and executive instructions of Kuwait Income Tax Decree No. (3) of 1955 amended by Law No. 2 of 2008

Law No. 43 of 1964 on Import

Ministerial Decision No. 2565 of 2006 on Follow-up Field Activity of Charitable Work in Kuwait (Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor)

1951, The higher Emiri Order to apply Awqaf

Ministerial Decision No.101 of 1995 on Organizing Collecting Donations (Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor)

Ministerial Decision No. 204 of 2006 on the Formation of the Joint Committee between the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor and some Other Related Non-profit Nature of Charitable Entities (Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor)

Law No. 1 of 2016 on Companies Act

Law No. 10 of 2003 on Common Customs Law of the GCC States

Decree-law No. 67 of 1980 on the Civil Code

The Cabinet’s Decree No. 74 of 1999 Concerning Private Foundations

Specific Provisions and the Decree Establishing Kuwait Awqaf Public Foundation

Law No. 106 of 2013 on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism

Nonprofit Organizations Act

Companies Act 71 of 2008

Value-Added Tax Act 89 of 1991

Trust Property Control Act 57 of 1988

Skills Development Act 97 of 1998

Prevention of Organised Crime Act 121 of 1998

National Development Agency Act

Lotteries Act

Labour Relations Act

Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act

Income Tax Act 58 of 1962

Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001

Employment Equity Act

Exchange Control Regulations

Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act 4

Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act 12

Communal Property Associations Act

Basic Conditions of Employment Act

Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000

The Indian Trusts Act

The Prevention of Terrorism Act

The Societies Registration Act

The Bombay Public Trusts Act

Income-Tax Act

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act

The Companies Act

The Charity Law

Law on the Management of the Activities of Overseas NGOs within Mainland China

Measures Standardizing the Behavior of Foundations

Measures for Information Disclosure of Foundations

Measures for the Annual Inspection of Foundations

Regulations on the Management of Foundations

Trust Law

Provisional Measures on Banning Illegal NGOs Ministry of Civil Affairs Decree No. 21

Provisional Regulations for Registration and Management of Public (Non-Commercial) Institutions

Provisional Regulations for the Registration And Management of Civil Non-Enterprise Work Units

Regulations for Registration and Management of Social Associations

Law of the Red Cross Society

Provisional Measures on Management of Foreign Chambers of Commerce

Public Welfare Donation Law

Enterprise Income Tax Law

Notice of the Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation on the Policies and Relevant Management Issues concerning the Pre-tax Deduction of Public Welfare Relief Donations

Regulation on the Implementation of the Enterprise Income Tax Law, Articles 51, 52, 53, 84, 85

Law on Individual Income Tax

Provisional Measures on Government Procurement of Social Organization Services

Circular of the State Administration Of Foreign Exchange On Issues Concerning The Administration Of Donations In Foreign Exchange

Interim Measures for the Administration of Donations for Disaster Relief

Non-State Education Promotion Law

Law on Assemblies, Processions and Demonstrations

A Proclamation to Provide for Freedom of The Mass Media and Access to Information No. 590

Directive to Determine the Particulars of the Audit and Activity Reports of Charities and Societies No. 8

Directive to Provide for the Establishment and Administration of Charitable Committee No. 3

Consortium of Charities and Societies Directive No. 1

Directive to Determine the Operational and Administrative Costs of Charities and Societies No. 2

Proclamation To Provide For The Registration And Regulation Of Charities And Societies

Council of Ministers Regulation to Provide for the Registration and Administration of Charities and Societies

Chambers of Commerce and Sectorial Association Establishment Proclamation No. 341

A Proclamation to Pronounce the Coming Into Effect of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia No. 1

Directive to Provide for Income Generating Activities by Charities and Societies No. 7

Income Tax Proclamation No. 286

Council of Ministers Regulations No. 78 Issued Pursuant to the Income Tax Proclamation

Labour Proclamation No. 377

Directive to Provide for the Liquidation, Transfer and Dissolution of Properties of Charities and Societies No. 6

Directive to Provide for Public Collection by Charities and Societies No. 5

Criminal Code Act, Chapter 77

Federal Inland Revenue Service (Establishment) Act

National Planning Commission Act

Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act (As Amended)

Personal Income Tax Act No. 104

Taxes and Levies (Approved List for Collection) Act

Value Added Tax Act No. 102

Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act

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

Analysis on International Law, Standards and Principles Applicable to the Foreign Contributions Regulation Act 2010 and Foreign Contributions Regulation Rules 2011

LAW No. 13.019. OF JULY 31, 2014

LAW No. 13.019. OF JULY 31, 2014

Annexure D Section 30 of the Income Tax Act, 1962

Annexure C Section 18A of the Income Tax Act, 1962

Annexure B Section 10(1)(cN) of the Income Tax Act, 1962

Annexure E Part I of the Ninth Schedule to the Income Tax Act, 1962

Annexure F Part II of the Ninth Schedule to the Income Tax Act, 1962

Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Introducing amendments and addendums to some legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on issues of the activity of nongovernmental organizations

Federal Law on the Order of Forming and Using Endowments

Federal Law on Public Associations

Federal Law on Elections of the President

Federal Law on Political Parties

Federal Law on Non-Commercial Organizations

Federal Law on Freedom of Conscience and Religious Associations

Federal Law on Foreign Agents

Federal Law No. 7-FZ of January 12, 1966 on Non-Commercial Organizations

Relief and Rehabilitation Commission Act

Non-Governmental Organizations Act

Law on Local Councils and Community Associations

Foreign Contribution Regulation (Amendment) Rules

Circular for Renewal of Registration under FCRA, 2010

Law on Agricultural Communities

Sovereign Security Law

General Law on Non-Profit Legal Persons

Tax Act with all its reforms included

Law of Organization, Functions, Career and Special Social Security Regime of the National Police

Political Constitution With Incorporated Reforms

Authorized Donees

Law extending the validity of benefits and tax exemptions

Electronic Signature Law

Third Amendment of Regulations

Second Amendment of Regulations

First Amendment on Facilitating the Implementation of the NGO Law

First Amendment of Regulations

Rules on Obtaining the Right to Provide Grants by Foreign Donors

Decision on Rules on Registration of Service Contracts on Provision of Services or Implementation of Work by NGOs, as well as by Branches or Representations of Foreign NGOs from Foreign Sources

Non-Government Organization Act

Act V of 2013 on the Civil Code

RULES On obtaining the right to provide grants in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan by foreign donors

RESOLUTION #5 OF THE CABINET OF MINISTERS OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN OF JANUARY 15, 2015 On Approving the Regulation on the Procedure of Liquidating Non-State-Owned, Not-for-Profit Enterprises

Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Social Partnership

The Penal Code Act

Promotion of Access to Information Act

Constitution of the Republic of Somaliland

New Deal for Somalia Compact

The Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda

Genocide Ideology Law

Freedom of Information Act

Regulation on Associations 2015/R-180

European Parliament resolution of 10 June 2015 on the situation in Hungary

European Parliament resolution of 3 July 2013 on the situation of fundamental rights: standards and practices in Hungary

Anti-Terrorism Proclamation No. 652/2009

Decision # 336 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan On “Rules on submission of information about amount of donation received by NGOs as well as by branches or representations of NGOs of foreign states and about the donor”

Resolution # 339 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan on Approval of the Procedure for Foreign Donors to Obtain the Right for Provision of Grants in the Territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Decision # 337 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan On Rules on registration of service contracts on provision of services or implementation of work by NGOs, as well as by branches or representations of foreign NGOs from foreign sources

Decision of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan On approving the “Regulations on conducting public hearing and public discussion of draft legal acts prepared by the central and local executive authorities and local self-government bodies”

Decision of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan On approving the “Regulations on election of public councils by civil society institutions”

Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan on Public Participation

The Law of Azerbaijan Republic on Grants

Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan June 14, 2015 On approval of ?Rule on Registration of Grant Agreements/Contracts (Decisions/Orders)?

aw of the Republic of Azerbaijan on Non-Governmental Organizations (Public Associations and Funds)

On Public Councils of the Government Agencies

Prevention of Terrorism Act

Sedition Act 1956

The Criminal Code of Thailand

Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand (Interim)

Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules

National Strategic Development Plan 2014-2018

Law on Associations and Non-Governmental Organizations

Anti-terrorism (Amendment) Act

Policy for regulation of International Non-governmental Organizations (INGOs) in Pakistan

Development Cooperation Policy 2014

An Act to Provide for the Promotion, Protection and Enforcement of Human Rights in the Province of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Policy for Regulation of International Non-governmental Organizations (INGOs)

Memorandum of Understanding between The Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and [Name of Organization]

Document Checklist

Decree No 5183 of 2013

Constitution of the Arab Republic of Egypt

Federal Law 2 on National Societies and Associations of Public Welfare

Law on Promotion and Strengthening of Activities by Civil Society Organizations in the State of Michoacan de Ocampo

Law of Alternative Care for Girls and Boys in the Federal District

Executive Decree 739

Executive Decree 16

Executive Decree 1597

Civil Code

Law to Promote the Activities of the Civil Society Organizations of the State of Morelos

Law to Promote the Activities of Civil Society in the State of Baja California Sur

Law to Promote the Activities Undertaken by Civil Society Organizations to the State of Quintana Roo

Law to Prevent and Eliminate Discrimination in Mexico City

Law that Regulates the Granting of Public Resources to Social Organizations in the State of Tlaxcala

Law Regulating Civil Society Organizations of the State of Aguascalientes

Tax Act

Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

Law adopting measures to prevent money laundering, financing of terrorism and the financing of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and other provisions

Constitution of Nepal

Constitution

Law of Chambers, Business Associations, Federations and Confederations

Citizenship Participation Policy

Addis Ababa Action Agenda of the Third International Conference on Financing for Development

Regulations on the Coordination of the Activities of Non-Governmental Non-Profit Organizations

Decision on Approving the Model Rules of Procedure of Appeals of Physical and Legal Entities in State Bodies and Public Institutions

Regulations on the Procedure of Approval of Activities Carried Out by Non-Government Non-Profit Organizations (NGNPO)

Law 30326 on Political Parties

Departmental Resolutions No 0089

Lotteries Regulations

Circular No. 02/2015 on Renewal of Licenses Granted Under Section 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984

Foreign Contributions Act (Draft of June 2015)

The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act

Procedure for Obtaining Licence by an Association Not For Profit Under Section 42 of The Companies Ordinance, 1984

Non-Government Organisations Act (Revised Edition)

Presidential Decree No. 74/15 Approving the Regulation of Non Governmental Organizations

Presidential Decree 73/15 Approving the Organic Statute of the Institute of Tourist Promotion

Law 24 adopting measures to prevent violence against women and reform the penal code to punish femicide and violence against women

Executive Decree 524 whereby Executive Decree No 160 of June 2, 2000 and Executive Decree No 3 of January 24, 2001 are repealed and their provisions mandated for the recognition of juridical personality of private not-for-profit associations and foundations

List of INGOs Registered Under 28 November 2013 Policy for Regulation of Organizations Receiving Foreign Contributions

Policy for Grant of Interim Permission to International NGOs Engaged in Relief Work for Earthquake Affects

eral Law Chambers, Federations and Business Guild Confederations

General Law of Sports, Physical Education and Physical Recreation

General Law on Nonprofit Corporations

Law on Volunteerism

Law on Assemblies, Public Rallies, Demonstrations and Other Mass Events

The Law on Tenders for the Supply of Goods, Works and Services for State Needs

Analysis of the draft law on Making Additions and Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic the draft law on foreign agents

Executive Regulations for Law 12 on Public Meetings

Law 12 Concerning Public Meetings

Parliamentary Implementation Guide No. 1 for the Kurdistan Charter

Charter for Partnership and Development between Public Authorities and Non-Governmental Organizations in Kurdistan-Iraq

General Law of Political Parties

Federal Law of Popular Consulting

Federal Law to Prevent and Eliminate Discrimination

The Right to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly: Best Practices Fact Sheet

Policy Framework for NGOs and INGOs

Government Regulation No. 2 on the Amendment Regulation No. 63 on the Implementation of Law on Foundations

Minister of Law and Human Rights Regulation No. 5 on Validation of Foundations

Law No. 11 on Electronic Information and Transactions

The Right to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly: Best Practices Fact Sheet

National Security Service Bill

Right To Access To Information Act

Media Authority Act

Broadcasting Cooperation Act

Lotteries Act

Lotteries Amendment Act

Administrative Instruction on Registration and Functioning of Non Governmental Organizations

Law on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing

Law on Volunteering of the Republic of Srpska

Strategy for Improvement and Development of Volunteering in the Republic of Srpska (2014?2018)

Strategy for Improvement and Development of Volunteering in the Republic of Srpska (2014-2018)

Law on Volunteering of the Republic of Srpska

Act of Granting Legal Personalities

Partial Regulation Act of Granting Legal Personalities

Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic Regarding Cooperation to Facilitate the Provision of Assistance

The Law on Public Councils of State Bodies

Law on Public Councils of the State Bodies

Analysis Article 395-2 proposed for inclusion into the Code of Kyrgyz Republic on Administrative Liability

Analysis of the Draft Law on Foreign Gratuitous Aid (Assistance) to the Kyrgyz Republic

Draft Law on Making Additions and Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic

Analysis of Article 395-2 proposed for inclusion into the Code of Kyrgyz Republic on Administrative Liability

Analysis of the draft law on Making Additions and Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic (the draft Law on Foreign Agents)

Analysis of Article 12 of the draft Law on Fighting against Legalization (Laundering) of Criminal Proceeds and Financing Terrorist or Extremist Activity

Law on Cooperatives

Analysis of the Draft Law of the Kyrgyz Republic on Foreign Gratuitous Aid (Assistance) to the Kyrgyz Republic

Analysis of the draft law on Making Additions and Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic the draft law on foreign agents

Analysis of Article 12 of the draft Law on Fighting against Legalization (Laundering) of Criminal Proceeds and Financing Terrorist or Extremist Activity

The Law on State Procurement

Income Tax Act

Law on Gatherings, Strikes and Demonstrations

The Evolution of NGO Accountability Practices and their Implications on Philippine NGOs: A Literature Review and Options Paper for the Philippine Council for NGO Certification

Law on Prevention of Money-Laundering and Prevention of Terrorism

Law on Prevention of Money-Laundering and Prevention of Terrorism

Law on Prevention of Money-Laundering and Prevention of Terrorism

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

Governance Targets and Indicators for Post-2015: An Initial Assessment

Law on Public Procurements

Organic Law on Prevention of Activities of Public Associations and their Prohibition

Act on Foundations

Law on Non-Profit Organizations Providing Generally Beneficial Services

Regulation of the Law for the Promotion of Social Development Activities of Civil Organizations in the Federal District

Law on Private Foundations and Charitable Associations of Durango

Acot of Private Assistance Institutions for the Free and Sovereign State of Pueblo

General Law of Electoral Institutions and Procedures

General Law on Political Parties

Law on Associations

How to Protect and Expand an Enabling Environment

How to Protect and Expand an Enabling Environment

Act to Regulate the Status and Legal Conditions of Foundations and of Establishing Foundation Trusts.

Law on Non-Profit Organizations providing Generally Beneficial Services

Legislative Decree Effectively Combating Money Laundering and Other Related Crimes of Illegal Mining and Organized Crime

Organic Law Modifying and Complementing Organic Law Governing Political Organizations and Politicians

How to Prevent Inappropriate Restrictions on NGO Activities in Europe

Provision 446 by means of Resolution 488 of the Unit of Financial Information

Secretariat for the Prevention of Drug Abuse and Drug Trafficking

Administrative Decision 214 of Chief of Cabinet Ministers

Resolution of the Unit of Financial Information

Regulation of the Law of Institutions of Private Assistance for the Federal District

Regulations of the Federal Law on the Promotion of Activities Performed by Civil Society Organizations

Decree on Issuing the General Law on Climate Change

Act of Institutions of Private Assistance for Federal District

Act of Institutions of Private Charity for the Free and Sovereign State of Puebla

Law of Income Tax

Taxes and Duties Act

Form of Humanitarian Aid Commission

Regulating Political Activities of Non-Governmental Organisations

Dhaka Metropolitan Police Ordinance

Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation: Mexico High Level Meeting Communique

The Anti-Pornography Act

The Anti-Homosexuality Act

The Press and Journalist (Fees) Regulations, 2014

Legislative Principles for a New Law of Associations (Amutot)

Resolution on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights in the Context of Peaceful Protests (oral revisions)

Tax Code

Law on Protection of the Rights of People Living with HIV/AIDS and Affected People

Fact Sheet: Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in the United States

An Introduction to the Law and Regulation of Non-Profit Organizations in the United States

Venice Commission Comparative Study: Freedom of Peaceful Assembly in Europe

National NGO Policy

Same Sex Marriage Act

Two Years on from Busan: Looking Back, Looking Forward

National Report Submitted in Accordance with Paragraph 5 of the Annex Resolution 16/21 of the Human Rights Council

The Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review Sixteenth session: Information Provided by Stakeholders

The Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review Sixteenth Session

Report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review

Report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review

Compilation Prepared by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Accordance with Paragraph 5 of the Annex to Human Rights Council Resolution 16/21

National Report Submitted in Accordance with Paragraph 5 of the Annex to Human Rights Council Resolution 16/21

Summary Prepared by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in accordance with paragraph 5 of the annex to Human Rights Council Resolution 16/21: 9 Stakeholders? Submissions to the Universal Periodic Review

Report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review

Common Goals and Differential Commitments: The Role of Emerging Economies in Global Development

Code of Turkmenistan on Administrative Offences

Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders

Regional Bad Practices Reflected in the Cases of Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, Panama and Nicaragua

Decree No. 107 on Organizing the Right to Peaceful Public Meetings, Processions, and Protests

Constitution

Draft Constitution