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.

Amendments to Jordan’s Law on Societies (No. 51 of 2008) came into effect today after Jordan’s King Abdullah II signed the Law Amending the Law on Societies (No. 22 of 2009) and the amendments were published in Official GazetteNo. 4983.

Analysis On Making Changes and Amendments to Some Legislative Acts of the Republic of Azerbaijan

A primer by ICNL providing an overview of the legal environment for civil society and discussing international actors that promote a more conducive environment for civil society.