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Civic Freedom Monitor

Nicaragua

Last updated: 7 June 2023

Nicaraguan civil society organizations (CSOs) have formed in several waves since the late 1960s in response to a socio-political contex [...]

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IAJC Adopts Principles on the Operation of Civil Society Organizations

IAJC Adopts Principles on the Operation of Civil Society Organizations

ICNL led a participatory process engaging over 100 experts from across Latin America and the Caribbean to develop and propose ... Read More

IAJC Principles on Creation, Operation, Financing, and Dissolution of Civil Society Organizations

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The Declaration of Inter-American Principles on the Legal Framework for the Creation, Operation, Financing, and Dissolution of Non-profit Civil Entities ... Read More

OAS Regional Report on CSO Regulation

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Briefer summarizes these laws and implementation practices governing civil society organization in the 35 Organization of American States member States ... Read More

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Latin America: Freedoms of Association and Peaceful Assembly in Times of Coronavirus

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On April 1, 2020, ICNL hosted Regional Virtual Round Tables for civil society partners in Latin America and the Caribbean ... Read More

2016, Announcement, Egypt, English, Ethiopia, In the News, International, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Malaysia, Myanmar, News Post, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Russia, South Sudan, Zimbabwe

ICNL launches rebranded ‘Civic Freedom Monitor’ as successor to NGO Law Monitor

PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) is pleased to announce today the launch of its ... Read More

2012, Bolivia, Ecuador, English, In the News, Latin America & the Caribbean, News Post, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru

Primera Audiencia Regional de la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos sobre Restricciones Legales a la Libertad de Asociación en América Latina

Primera Audiencia Regional de la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos sobre Restricciones Legales a la Libertad de Asociación en América Latina

PUBLISHED: MARCH 28, 2012 La Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos convocó la primera audiencia temática regional sobre Restricciones Legales a ... Read More

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Digital Legal Library

Odhikhar Annual Human Rights Report 2022

EIA Notification, 2006 with changes post 2012- 20 Mar 2023

Decree 286 of 2019

Foreign Agents Regulation Law (Law No. 1040, La Gaceta #192)

General Law on Regulation and Control of Non-profit Organizations (Law No. 1115, La Gaceta #66, April 6, 2022) and its reform (Law No. 1127, La Gaceta # 152, August 6, 2022)

Myanmar State Administration Council Organization Registration Law 2022: Legal Briefing

المنهج التدريبي حول تمويل المؤسسات والحوكمة الرشيدة والقيود المفروضة على البيئة القانونية (Training Curriculum on Corporate Finance, Good Governance, and Restrictions Imposed on the Legal Environment)

Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Amendment Bill

Dalit Empowerment Act in Sudur Pashchim Province (दलत सशिकरण ऐन)

Law on Public Information Transparency (НИЙТИЙН МЭДЭЭЛЛИЙН ИЛ ТОД БАЙДЛЫН ТУХАЙ)

SIM Card Registration Act

Guidelines on the Accreditation of CSOs and Selection of Representatives to the Local Special Bodies

Magna Carta for Religious Freedom

Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Act

Law 31494 that Recognizes Self-Defence and Rural Development Committees and Incorporates them into the Citizen Security System

Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment Report for the NPO Sector in Jordan

Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment Report for the NPO Sector in Jordan

Presidential Decree No. 2021-117 relating to exceptional measures

Decree-Law No. 2022-54 on combatting infringements relating to information systems and communication

Decree-Law No. 2022-54 on combatting infringements relating to information systems and communication

New Constitution

New Constitution

Policy for Local NGOs/NPOs Receiving Foreign Contributions

دستور جديد (New Constitution)

Draft Amendment to the Anti-Money Laundering Act B.E. 2452 (1999)

NGO Amendment Bill

Ley del Impuesto sobre la Renta (Última reforma publicada DOF 12-11-2021)

Ley de Fomento a las Actividades de las Organizaciones de la Sociedad Civil en el Estado de Coahuila de Zaragoza

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

Decreto por el que se reforman, adicionan y derogan diversas disposiciones del Reglamento Interior de la Secretaría de Bienestar

Joint Explanation of the Bicameral Conference Committee on the Disagreeing Provisions of House Bill No. 5793 and Senate Bill No. 2395

Petitions for Certiorari of the Constitutionality of the Republic Act No. 11749 or “Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020”

Ley del Impuesto sobre la Renta (Income Tax Law)

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. 7, Nonprofit Incorporated Organizations Amendment Law

DIFC Law No. 6, Nonprofit Incorporated Organizations Law

General Rule-making Instrument No. 119

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

Law of the Municipality of Ras Al Khaimah

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 18 of 2004 Public Meetings and Demonstrations

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

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. 13 of 2000 Regulation of the Investment of NonQatari Capital in the Economic Activity

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

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

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Nonprofit Organizations Act

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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

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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

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The Charity Law

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Regulations on the Management of Foundations

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

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Law of the Red Cross Society

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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

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Law on Local Councils and Community Associations

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Circular for Renewal of Registration under FCRA, 2010

Law on Agricultural Communities

Sovereign Security Law

General Law on Non-Profit Legal Persons

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

Political Constitution With Incorporated Reforms

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Rules on Obtaining the Right to Provide Grants by Foreign Donors

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

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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)

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