CIVICUS
@civicusalliance
Global alliance of civil society organisations & activists working to strengthen citizen action & civil society
In #Ecuador, the murder of human rights defender Monika Silva has highlighted the risks faced by activists exposing corruption. Mauricio Alarcón from FCDR explains why protecting civil society requires end to impunity. Read more: web.civicus.org/Mauricio-Alarcon_EN #CIVICUSLens
In #Myanmar life for #Rohingya has worsened in almost every respect since the military coup. As violence escalates in Rakhine State Comrades Of Rohingya Youth is documenting abuses, advocating for justice and demanding accountability. Read more: web.civicus.org/Ro-Maung-Ming-Shwe-Jr #CIVICUSLens
In #Djibouti, independent journalism has all but disappeared and silence has become a tool of power. Journalist Zineb Haddaji explains how censorship dismantled media freedom and how young people are challenging silence. Read more: web.civicus.org/Zineb-Haddaji #CIVICUSLens
In #Jordan, Shield Of Fuheis is raising the alarm over the demolition of a former cement factory in Al Fuheis, warning of alleged asbestos exposure and toxic dust threatening nearby communities. Communities demand accountability. Read more: web.civicus.org/Shield-Of-Fuheis #CIVICUSLens
In #northernNigeria, youth activists and grassroots organisations are building solutions for their communities despite shrinking civic space. Muhammad Bello Abdulfatah explains how locally led initiatives can lead to lasting change. Read more: web.civicus.org/Muhammad-Bello-Abdulfatah #CIVICUSLens
Turkey's authorities intensify their crackdown on civil society and political opposition ahead of 2028 elections. Berna Akkızal of the Civic Space Studies Association explains why attacks on freedoms demand a stronger international response. Read more: web.civicus.org/Berna-Akkizal #CIVICUSLens
🇮🇳#India: CIVICUS condemns excessive use of force & tear gas against the ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ protestors by the police. We call for an impartial investigation on the attacks. Authorities must end violence and internet shutdowns targeting the disruption of #peacefulprotests.
#Guatemala's President Bernardo Arévalo promised to restore the rule of law. But state institutions are still being used to target journalists, human rights defenders and civil society through politically motivated prosecutions. Read more: web.civicus.org/Guatemala-state-capture #CIVICUSLens
Why are thousands protesting in #Taiwan? Brian Hioe from New Bloom explains why the demonstrations reflect growing concerns over democracy, political accountability and pressure from #China, with civil society at the forefront. Read more: web.civicus.org/Brian-Hioe #CIVICUSLens
Are we ready for the next pandemic? Not yet. Talks are still stalled over how to ensure vaccines and treatments are shared fairly. Alexandra Finch from the GPHC Panel explains how civil society is pushing for transparency and equity. Read more: web.civicus.org/Alexandra-Finch #CIVICUSLens
The 2026 #FIFAWorldCup gave host governments a global stage. Civil society used that same stage to expose what they wanted to hide: the tournament's climate impact, enforced disappearances and restrictive immigration policies. Read more: web.civicus.org/2026-World-Cup #CIVICUSLens
Today, the world watches the final. But for human rights defenders imprisoned for defending our rights, the real match never ends. Take the 2-step journey. Learn their stories. Take action. 👉 https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/challenges/stand-as-my-witness/ #StandAsMyWitness #SolidarityWorldCup
As the #2026FIFAWorldCup draws to a close, families of 133,000+ missing people in Mexico demand truth and justice. Angélica Orozco of FUNDENL explains why the tournament became a platform to expose enforced disappearances. Read more: web.civicus.org/Angelica-Orozco_EN #CIVICUSLens
#Pride is once again becoming a protest. As governments ban marches and criminalise LGBTQI+ people, activists continue to organise, resist and support their communities. Solidarity with local movements matters more than ever. Read more: web.civicus.org/pride-2026_EN #CIVICUSLens
In #Serbia , independent journalists are paying a growing price for covering the country's anti-corruption protests. Marija Babić from #NUNS explains how ongoing repression is eroding media freedom and public trust. Read more: web.civicus.org/Serbia #CIVICUSLens #Freedom
#Greece might ban children under 15 from social media platforms. The Child Rights International Network explains why making online spaces for children requires rights-based solutions rather than such blanket bans. Read more: web.civicus.org/CRIN #CIVICUSLens #DigitalRights
Two years after #Bangladesh's Gen Z-led uprising, activists say its biggest achievement is that people are no longer afraid to speak out. Tasfia Tarannum Ridita explains why the momentum must turn into lasting democratic reforms. Read more: web.civicus.org/Tasfia-Tarannum-Ridita #CIVICUSLens
As #civicspaces shrink and communities face growing challenges, volunteering is helping people participate in creating change. Nichole Cirillo of #IAVE explains why protecting volunteers is essential for a strong civil society. Read more: web.civicus.org/Nichole-Cirillo #CIVICUSLens
Fighting #authoritarianism starts with understanding what people need. Pedro Telles of D-Hub explains how the Anti-Authoritarian Toolkit equips civil society with practical strategies to counter authoritarian playbooks. Read more: web.civicus.org/Pedro-Telles #CIVICUSLens #Democracy
When civic space shrinks, libraries become one of democracy's last lines of defence. As censorship and political pressure grow, protecting access to information and diverse voices becomes crucial. Claire McGuire from IFLA explains why. Read more: web.civicus.org/Claire-McGuire #CIVICUSLens
In a shrinking funding landscape, The Dialogue creates space for funders and civil society to meet as equals, building solidarity and future‑ready ways of resourcing our movements. Explore this #LocallyLedDevelopment prototype: web.civicus.org/LLL-TheDialogue #LocalLeadershipLabs
Trillions are lost every year through tax avoidance and tax havens. Jenny Ricks from Fight Inequality Alliance explains why a strong #UN Global Tax Treaty could make international tax rules more inclusive and equitable. Read the interview: web.civicus.org/Jenny-Ricks #CIVICUSLens
In #Indonesia, morality laws are being used to criminalise LGBTQI+ people, reflecting a wider trend across #SoutheastAsia. Lini Zurlia from ASEAN SOGIE Caucus explains how local civil society is adapting and what support it needs. Read more: web.civicus.org/Lini-Zurlia #CIVICUSLens #Pride
#Ghana's Parliament has approved one of West Africa's harshest anti-LGBTQI+ bills, joining a growing regional trend. Leila Lariba from One Love Sisters Ghana warns this bill is being used to divert attention from governance challenges. Read more: web.civicus.org/Leila-Lariba #CIVICUSLens
#Senegal joins other West African countries in ongoing #LGBTQI+ crackdown. A new law doubles sentences for same-sex relations. An activist explains why are governments choosing repression and how communities are resisting. Read more: web.civicus.org/anonymous-SENEGAL #CIVICUSLens
When civil society rights are restricted, the capacity to deliver the #SDGs is reduced. In a majority of the 36 countries presenting progress reports at the #globalgoals governance body (UN High Level Political Forum ), civil society is being obstructed, repressed or shut down: monitor.civicus.org
From legal victories to successful grassroots campaigns, local action is forcing greater scrutiny of #datacentre projects. But with AI demand soaring, the pressure on communities and natural resources is only growing. Read more: web.civicus.org/datacentres-campaigns #CIVICUSLens #Datacentres
To achieve the #UN Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs) in 193 countries, we need stronger civil society participation in their implementation & monitoring. 🗓️Come join key civil society events in NYC at #GlobalGoals governance body (#hlpf 6-15 July): web.civicus.org/HLPF2026
#Botswana has formally decriminalised same-sex relations. Faith Gunda explains why this victory belongs to civil society, why legal reform is only the beginning, and what comes next in the fight for full LGBTQI+ equality. Read more: web.civicus.org/Faith-Gunda #CIVICUSLens #Pride