Defending Civic Space in the United States: Lessons Learned Around the World
In a context of democratic erosion, U.S. civil society organizations face a widening array of legal, political, and security threats.…
Theme: Peace, Conflict & Security
Illiberal Effects of Chinese Foreign Direct Investment
The Biden administration maintains that China is the only country with both the intent to reshape the international order and…
High level goma visit sheds light on unfolding tragedy in drc
As conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) rages—between the Congolese Army, known as the “Forces Armées de…
Journalist Detentions in Myanmar
The Myanmar military launched a crackdown on media freedom as part of a coup d’état on 1 February 2021, persecuting…
Why We Lead is not at the UN Commission on Population and Development
The Commission on Population and Development (CPD57) started on Monday 29 April in New York. Although this historic event marks…
How Joe Biden Sabotaged the ‘Rules-Based Order’
By denying that Israel has violated international humanitarian law in Gaza, Washington is discrediting itself and the order that it…
Civil society fights global human rights, governance and climate failures
In its 13th annual State of Civil Society Report, Johannesburg-based CIVICUS details how powerful states selectively chose to respect international…
NATO Looks South: Elements of a Strategy
NATO strategy looking south is more about warning, planning, partnerships, and the commitment to crisis management than it is about…
Community-led protection in Sudan
Civilians in many parts of Sudan already faced extreme risks of violence before the current conflict between the Sudanese Armed…
The Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, Mr. Ben Saul, presented his first report
The misuse of counter-terrorism measures and the human rights harms stemming from spyware are some of the aspects pointed out…