The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association, Gina Romero, has launched a call for contributions for her upcoming thematic report to the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, to be presented in October 2025. She has kindly asked me to help disseminate the call, and I encourage you to share your experiences, case studies, and analysis.
Theme of the report: Freedom of association, collective action, and human solidarity in the face of shifting global financing ecosystems. The Special Rapporteur is seeking contributions from civil society organizations, social movements, human rights defenders, academics, governments, and multilateral institutions. Submissions may address:
- The impact of collapsing international aid on civil society
- Criminalization, stigmatization, and restrictions linked to foreign funding
- Shrinking civic space and resilience strategies
- The role of security policies in suppressing collective action
- Recommendations toward a more just and sustainable global aid architecture
Deadline for submissions: 16 June 2025, 17:00 CET
Format: Word or PDF
Email: hrc-sr-freeassembly@un.org
Subject line: Insumos para el informe temático del 80° período de sesiones de la Asamblea General
Further details are available in the following languages: English | French | Spanish
Confidentiality may be requested in your submission.