Guidelines for Laws Affecting Civic Organizations, provides guidance for creating or amending domestic laws that protect and regulate civic organizations. It establishes the framework for such laws in internationally recognized rights to freedom of expression,association ,and peaceful assembly . The book is an essential resource for the expanding global civic sector ,which include everything from advocacy groups for the environment to associations of opera aficionados , from women's rights groups to gardening club Aimed at anyone involved with civic groups ,the book includes chapters on the legal existence of civic organizations, fund raising , tax preferences , foreign organizations, and methods of voluntary regulation , as well as examples of domestic laws from around the world