This 2009 report from ICNL surveys tax laws governing not-for-profit, non-governmental organizations in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.
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Human Rights Defenders Briefing Papers: Right to Access Funding
This paper by the International Service for Human Rights examines the right of human rights defenders to access funding under international human rights law.
Demonstrating Respect for Rights?
This 2009 report, prepared by the Human Rights Joint Committee of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, discusses the legal framework for peaceful protests in the UK and presents recommendations for reform.
Evicted aid groups in Sudan may have legal recourse to international tribunals
The eviction by the Sudanese Government of international aid agencies highlights a major gap in the international laws protecting humanitarian and other non-profit organizations engaged in overseas work.
Counter-Terrorism and Civil Society
In this seminar report, experts convened by the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Non-Governmental Public Action Programme (NGPA) explore the impact of counter-terrorism measures on civil society organizations in the UK, organizations’ responses to the new pressures, and lessons learned.
European Practices on Implementation of Policy Documents and Liaison Offices that Support Civil Society Development
This research paper by ECNL discusses the role that European government offices can play in implementing plans for cooperation with civil society. It focuses on five countries in particular: Croatia, England, Estonia, France and Hungary.
It was written in support of the implementation of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Decree N.1035-р on approval of the Concept of Executive Authorities Promoting the Development of Civil Society.
The Legal Framework for Not-for-Profit Organizations in Central and Eastern Europe
An overview report examining NGO legislation in 16 Central and Eastern European countries.
Freedom House releases 2009 Freedom in the World findings
On January 12, Freedom House released the findings from the latest edition of Freedom in the World, the annual survey of global political rights and civil liberties.
Civil Society and the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy
This report surveys the work of CSOs related to the four pillars of the 2006 UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy.
Comparative Tax Regimes in the South Pacific and Implications for Civic Organisations
This 2008 report presents an overview of the tax laws in the South Pacific affecting civic organizations. The report examines the tax regimes of the Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
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