The first article of the decree stipulates that volunteer work in the civil defense is a free involvement in prevention, rescue and salvation activities and against dangers threatening people and their belongings. The volunteer's work is developed in the framework of charitable and assistance associations. The Tobin Tax foresees a modest taxation of all transactions on the foreign exchange markets in order to raise money from the international development. Capital flows have no frontiers. By definition, taxing speculation concerns international arrangements.
Volunteers produce a newsletter in several languages.
The purpose of the Award is to shine a positive, international light on the awardees and to support their work in human rights. The Reebok Human Rights Award is given to an individual, based on that individual's personal achievement and commitment. It is not given to groups of people, organizations or as a memorial award to people who have died. A complete nomination includes an application form, a letter of nomination, and three additional letters of support, proof of age and any additional items, which describe the candidate's work. Fellowships are individually structured based on the ongoing work of the Africa division, the training needs of the applicant, and of varying duration depending on the nature of the individual project.