About This Report
Each year the CIVICUS State of Civil Society Report examines the major events that involve and affect civil society around the world. Our report reviews the past year, focusing on the space for civil society - civic space - and the impact of a resurgence of right-wing populist politics; the right to express dissent; protest movements; and civil society’s international-level actions. A special thematic section presents 27 guest articles from thought leaders around the world, exploring the often troublesome, yet potentially beneficial, relationships between civil society and the private sector.
Civil Society and the Private Sector
As business continues to grow in influence globally, the State of Civil Society Report discusses serious concerns over private sector practices that are leading to increased human rights abuses and attacks on fundamental freedoms. The report proposes, as a minimum starting point, a ‘first do no harm’ principle. But it asks the private sector to go beyond this and make an active commitment to work with civil society to uphold the rule of law, human rights and people’s rights to the freedoms of association, peaceful assembly and expression.
Guest Essays
27 freshly commissioned articles from our members and partners present a thought-provoking range of insights, full of practical ideas for civil society to influence, work with and address the power of the private sector.
Year In Review
A resurgence of right-wing populism presents a new threat to civil society, adding to the unprecedented levels of restriction that civil society faces. The report reviews the past year, focusing on the space for civil society and the current crisis of democracy; the right to express dissent; protest movements; and civil society’s international-level actions.
State of Civil Society in Your Country
Close to real-time data and empirical evidence on the state of civil society in 195 countries.
New interactive tool provides overview and rating of civic space at the national and regional level. See how civic rights are being protected or violated in your country.
New interactive tool provides overview and rating of civic space at the national and regional level. See how civic rights are being protected or violated in your country.