Case Studies
Mexico
Mexico Mexico has a strong civil society sector, which is generally viewed favorably by the public. The government of Mexico has ratified most international and regional human rights treaties and demonstrates leadership on
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Nepal
Nepal The number of civil society organizations (CSOs) operating in Nepal increased rapidly following passage of the Social Welfare Act of 1992. However, only Nepali citizens may form associations, which must register and re-register with
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Republika Srpska
Republika Srpska Republika Srpska (RS) is a constitutional entity within Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). RS has its own constitution, president, parliament, judiciary, and police force. RS is home to numerous government-organized non-governmental organization (GONGO)
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Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Civil society organizations (CSOs) perform multifaceted roles in Sierra Leone, including mobilizing to unite the country after its 1991-2001 civil war; addressing the Ebola crisis from 2013–2016; and assisting the victims
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Uganda
Uganda Uganda has a vibrant civil society sector with many organizations focused on advocacy, governance and human rights. The principle legislation governing civil society in Uganda is the Non-Governmental Organizations Act of 2016
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A LAC Country
A LAC Country In the 2000s, the government of a Latin American country sought assistance from foreign embassies to increase the surveillance of civil society organizations (CSOs) receiving foreign funding through the creation
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