This European Center for Not-for-Profit Law article provides a brief overview of European standards and models of public participation in decision-making processes.

In 2010, the UN Human Rights Council passed a resolution on the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association, which created the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the same rights.

Noshir Dadrawala, the Chief Executive at the Centre for Advancement of Philanthropy in Mumbai, India, has provided the following analysis of India’s Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Bill 2010.

A global research study commissioned by UN Volunteers and carried out by ICNL and ECNL which considers trends and lessons in the development of supportive volunteerism policies and legislation.

On March 7, 2010, the Egyptian newspaper Al Dustour published what is reported to be the leaked text of a Draft Law to replace the existing Law on Associations and Foundations (Law 84 of 2002).

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

ICNL is pleased to announce the passage earlier today of a new Law on Non-Governmental Organizations for the Republic of Iraq.

This publication – developed in part by the European Center for Not-for-Profit law – was distributed in Serbia, and explains why it is important for individuals and NGOs to participate in government decision-making and the ways in which they can participate.

ICNL is happy to announce the release of an informative study authored by a USAID-sponsored ICNL senior research fellow from Mexico, Ireri Ablanedo Terrazas.

ICNL is happy to announce the release of an informative study authored by a USAID-sponsored ICNL senior research fellow from Paraguay, Ezequiel Francisco Santagada.