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Doninu (Malta) International<\/strong> formally declares that it operates under the legal framework of the Voluntary Organisations Act (Chapter 492)<\/strong>. While it may appear that in certain cases the law is interpreted according to convenience, the fact remains that the law exists to be applied equally to all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No one is above the law in this country \u2014 including the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doninu (Malta) International<\/strong> will continue to act in accordance with this fundamental principle and will safeguard its rights and the rights of those it supports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doninu (Malta) International<\/strong> formally declares that it operates fully within the legal framework of the Republic of Malta, and in line with European Union obligations. Although it is not registered<\/em> with the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations (CVO)<\/strong>, the organisation is non-profit, non-commercial<\/strong>, and operates lawfully<\/strong> under the following applicable legal provisions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Voluntary Organisations Act (Chapter 492 of the Laws of Malta)<\/strong> \u2013 Registration with the CVO is voluntary<\/em>, not mandatory, for organisations that do not collect public donations or engage in public fundraising. As Doninu (Malta) International<\/strong> does not collect money, it is exempt from registration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Freedom of Association<\/strong> \u2013 Protected under the Constitution of Malta (Article 42)<\/strong> and Article 11 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)<\/strong>, this guarantees our right to form and operate a voluntary organisation without unjust interference.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. General Data Protection Regulation (EU Regulation 2016\/679)<\/strong> \u2013 Doninu (Malta) International fully complies with data protection and privacy standards as required under both Maltese and EU law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. EU Charter of Fundamental Rights (Articles 12, 21, 26)<\/strong> \u2013 These articles protect the rights of individuals and organisations to organise, assist vulnerable persons, and promote inclusion without discrimination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Equal Opportunities (Persons with Disability) Act (Chapter 413)<\/strong> \u2013 Our support work with vulnerable persons, including children and persons with disability, is in line with this Act\u2019s provisions promoting dignity, access, and inclusion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Civil Code (Chapter 16)<\/strong> \u2013 As an unregistered voluntary organisation, Doninu (Malta) International is still recognised under general civil law as a lawful association of persons acting for a social purpose, without need for registration as a legal person.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Despite attempts by some authorities or institutions to impose restrictive interpretations, the law is clear<\/strong>: unregistered organisations such as Doninu (Malta) International are fully permitted to operate as long as they do not breach public collection, financial, or fraud regulations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We emphasise that no one is above the law<\/strong>, including the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations. We will continue to assist the vulnerable and promote social inclusion while operating within the rights and protections afforded to us under both Maltese and EU law<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    CHAPTER 492 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS ACT<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n