Association
Sunday 1.1.2017 Seychelles - Association -
Association
Registration is required for non-governmental organisations (NGOs), which is normally routine and quick, and NGOs are required to submit audited accounts. Read more
Sunday 1.1.2017 Sao Tome and Principe - Association -
Association
The freedom of association is generally respected and CSOs are largely free to operate. Read more
Sunday 1.1.2017 Saint Lucia - Association -
Association
The Constitution guarantees the freedom of association in Article 11. Read more
Sunday 1.1.2017 Mauritania - Association -
Association
NGOs and human rights defenders in Mauritania work in extremely difficult circumstances and face significant risks when promoting rights or the protection of vulnerable groups. Read more
Sunday 1.1.2017 St Kitts and Nevis - Association -
Association
The freedom of association is protected by Article 13 of the Constitution, with limitations on the grounds of defence, public safety, public morality, public order and public health. Read more
Sunday 1.1.2017 Lesotho - Association -
Association
The Constitution, in Article 16, protects the freedom of association, with reservations on the grounds of defence, public safety, public order, public morality and public health. Read more
Sunday 1.1.2017 Mali - Association -
Association
Freedom of association is guaranteed by Article 5 of Mali’s 1992 Constitution and a 2004 law governs the registration and operation of civil society organisations. Read more
Sunday 1.1.2017 Namibia - Association -
Association
Chapter 3 of the Constitution upholds the right of association. This right is largely realised, including for trade unions, although the government is sensitive about the expression of political and human rights dissent by civil society and has threatened and harassed CSOs on occasion. Read more
Tuesday 1.11.2016 Trinidad and Tobago - Association -
Association
The freedom of association is constitutionally enshrined and respected in practice. Read more
Tuesday 1.11.2016 Slovakia - Association -
Association
Civil society organisations must register with the Interior Ministry while foundations face a double registration requirement, having to also register with the central body in the field of their operation. Read more