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Urgent Citizen Action Required to Promote Democracy

Today, on the International Day of Democracy, CIVICUS underlines the critical importance of active citizen participation.

Urgent Appeal on Critical Health of Egyptian Lawyer and Human Rights Defender Hoda Abdel-Moneim

The undersigned human rights organisations are deeply concerned over the severe deterioration in the health of lawyer and human rights defender Hoda Abdel-Moneim, 66 years old, who has been in pretrial detention since 1st of November 2018.

UN Celebrates 80 Years, but Civil Society Faces Ongoing Barriers

As the United Nations (UN) marks 80 years, civil society continues to encounter significant obstacles to participation.

CIVICUS at the 60th Regular Session of the Human Rights Council

60th Session of UN Human Rights Council (8 September–8 October 2025) Overview Structural Challenges at the Human Rights Council Thematic Priorities Country-Specific Priorities ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Overview As civic space continues to shrink globally, amid funding challenges and a UN liquidity crisis, the Human Rights Council remains a vital space for defending human rights and amplifying the voices of those most affected.

INDONESIA: Investigate violations during protest crackdown and hold security forces to account

Indonesia has witnessed violent crackdowns on protests, with reports of arbitrary arrests, ill-treatment, unlawful killings, and digital attacks.

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