Association
Thursday 1.9.2016 Iran - Association -
Association
Freedom of association is strictly controlled by the authorities, despite conditional constitutional protection of this right. Organisations whose activities are considered uncontroversial and non-political – such as those providing services to alleviate poverty – are generally allowed to operate freely. Read more
Thursday 1.9.2016 Libya - Association -
Association
Following the 2011 revolution and the overthrow of Mu’ammar al-Qadhafi, NGOs and civil society organisations briefly flourished in Libya. However, associational life has subsequently declined as a result ongoing persecution of activists and the departure of international donors. Read more
Thursday 1.9.2016 Kenya - Association -
Association
Kenya’s constitution guarantees the right to freedom of association. In practice, the right is only partially respected. Unregistered societies are not legally permissible and the government has wide discretion in placing conditions upon NGO’s activities. Read more
Thursday 1.9.2016 Zimbabwe - Association -
Association
The right to freedom of association is guaranteed under Zimbabwe’s constitution. However, Read more
Thursday 1.9.2016 Algeria - Association -
Association
Algeria’s 2012 Law on Associations grants the government sweeping powers to regulate the activities of associations, and to refuse to register, re-register, or dissolve, them. Read more
Wednesday 1.6.2016 Cape Verde - Association -
Association in Cape Verde
People in Cabo Verde are free to form associations and the civil society sector has developed significantly since political reforms in the early 1990s. Read more
Wednesday 1.6.2016 Burundi - Association -
Association in Burundi
Burundian civil society grew in size and influence after the mid-1990s and made important contributions to deepening democracy, including during free and fair elections in 2005 when the civil war ended. Read more
Wednesday 1.6.2016 South Africa - Association -
Association in South Africa
South African law allows for many types of NGOs to be formed, from community-based organisations to trusts and non-profit organisations. Read more
Wednesday 1.6.2016 Sudan - Association -
Association in Sudan
While the national interim constitution provides guarantees for the right to freedom of association, legislation governing the formation and operation of organisations – including the Voluntary and Humanitarian Work Act – curtails the free exercise of the right in several ways. Read more
Wednesday 1.6.2016 Eswatini - Association -
Association in Swaziland
Although civil society organisations and trade unions can be formed, government infiltration and denial of registration, or deregistration, is common. Repressive sedition and anti-terror laws are used to target dissidents and human rights activists. Read more