IMPROVEMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES RELATED TO THE SYMBOLS OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

This article analyzes the creation of symbols of non-governmental non-commercial organizations (NGOs): coat of arms, flag, logo, emblem and other identification marks, their meaning and social significance, as well as administrative procedures for the registration and protection of these symbols on the basis of legislation. It is scientifically substantiated that NGO symbols play an important role in shaping the organization’s brand, increasing its social prestige, and visually representing its goals and objectives. Problems such as legal gaps in the process of official registration, use, and protection of symbols in the current national legislation, shortcomings in interdepartmental coordination, and inadequate data exchange were analyzed. Also, based on advanced foreign experience, proposals and recommendations were developed to strengthen effective administrative liability measures against cases of illegal use of NGO symbols, to introduce prompt, transparent, and corruption-free mechanisms through comprehensive protection of intellectual property rights and digitalization of these processes. The research results will serve to strengthen the legal status of NGOs, increase their social prestige, develop civil society institutions, and further strengthen mutual trust between the state and society.