The UAE has a federal regulator for philanthropic organizations. While this authority regulates philanthropic organizations at the federal level, such organizations are in most cases also subject to emirate-level regulation as well.
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United Arab Emirates Philanthropy Law Report
ICNL’s United Arab Emirates (UAE) Philanthropy Law Report explores the current state of laws and regulations affecting philanthropy.
Infographic: Laws Affecting Philanthropic Giving in Nigeria
A wide array of laws regulate philanthropic giving in Nigeria. This infographic provides an overview of 10 key pieces of legislation that philanthropists need to be aware of.
Factsheet: NGO Bills Proposed in Nigeria Between 2015-17
Between 2015 and the beginning of 2017, legislators in the Senate and House of Representatives proposed five Bills whose provisions impact the regulation of philanthropic and civil society space in Nigeria.
FAQ: Nigeria’s Tax Law for NGOs
This FAQ answers some of the most common questions about tax obligations for NGOs in Nigeria.
Infographic: Government Supervision of NGOs in Nigeria
Four statutory agencies of government supervise the activities of non-governmental organizations in Nigeria. This infographic provides an overview of their functions and the scope of their authority.
Nigeria Philanthropy Law
Although Nigeria does not have a formal philanthropic sector and can boast of only a few well-known philanthropists, giving is an important pillar of society.
U.S. Current Trend: University Restrictions
U.S. university campuses have long been associated with student protests and free expression. In recent years, there has been a revitalization of this tradition with many campuses seeing a surge in student demonstrations.
U.S. Current Trend: Collective Liability
In the United States, collective liability is increasingly applied in the context of demonstrations. This trend can lead to results that are unjust to protesters or organizations charged on such grounds.
The State of Civic Freedoms in North Africa and the Middle East
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.
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