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2009
05-21-2009: Lao PDR Approves Decree for Non-Profit Associations
On April 29, 2009 the Government of Lao PDR approved a decree for the regulation and operation of Lao non-profit associations; a significant step toward a more enabling environment for civil society in Lao PDR.
05-18-2009: Issue 3 of International Journal for Not-for-Profit Law Released
Volume 11, Issue 3 (May 2009) has been released. To view the complete current journal, as well as past volumes, please visit http://www.ijnl.org.
05-18-2009: Second Issue of Global Trends in NGO Law Released
This issue examines legal developments affecting global philanthropy, particularly obstacles to foreign philanthropy and assistance. To read the full issue, please visit http://www.icnl.org/globaltrends.
05-07-2009: Agreement of Cooperation Between Government and NGOs Signed in Kyrgyzstan
On May 5, a meeting took place between the President of Kyrgyzstan and a group of leading Kyrgyz NGOs. The meeting culminated with all participants signing a formal agreement between the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic and The Kyrgyz Third Sector.
04-03-2009: Albania adopts law to create Agency for Supporting Civil Society
On April 2, 2009, the Albanian Parliament adopted the Law on the Organization and Functioning of the Agency for Supporting Civil Society (Law No. 10093). The law will enter into force on April 17th.
03-20-2009: Evicted aid groups in Sudan may have legal recourse to international tribunals
Study shows that abusive gove.rnments may owe protective duties to charities and non-profits engaged in international development work
03-05-2009: ICNL Announces New Publication: Global Trends in NGO Law
To read the full issue, please visit http://www.icnl.org/globaltrends.
02-17-2009: International Journal for Not-for-Profit Law Released
Volume 11, Issue 2 (February 2009) has been released. To view the complete current journal, as well as past volumes, please visit http://www.ijnl.org.
02-16-2009: Bulbul and Friends Featured at International Film Festival
ICNL and Counterpart's jointly produced film was shown at the two-day "Bridge the Gap: A Film Festival on Resurrecting Afghanistan" festival in New Delhi.
02-03-2009: The European Court of Justice Rules on Tax Deductions for Charities
The ECJ examined whether a tax deduction for cross-border gifts is encompassed by the free movement of capital guaranteed by European Community law.
01-29-2009: Freedom House Releases 2009 Freedom in the World Findings
The report finds a decline in global freedom for the third consecutive year, especially concentrated in many of the regions ICNL works in.
01-22-2009: ICNL Partnering with Georgetown Law
Doug Rutzen and Adam Kolker will be teaching a course on international civil society law this semester at Georgetown University Law Center.
01-12-2009: Eminent Persons Group Endorses Defending Civil Society Report
ICNL and the World Movement for Democracy are pleased to announce that the project’s Eminent Persons Group has issued a letter endorsing the report and its findings and urging governments around the world, the international community, and citizens worldwide to join them.
01-07-2009: ICNL Teaches Civil Society Law Course in the South Pacific
ICNL collaborates with the University of the South Pacific in Port Vila, Vanuatu to teach "Laws on Community Organizations in the Pacific."
01-05-2009: USAID publishes controversial Partner Vetting System Final Rule
To view the Final Rule in the Federal Register, please read this news story.