September 10, 2026

FRANCE: 'Banning social media for children hides the problem without solving it'

CIVICUS discusses France's proposed ban on social media for children with Noé Hamon, co-founder of ctrl+alt+reclaim, Europe's first youth-led movement for digital rights and…
September 09, 2026

SUDAN: 'Crossing a border doesn't automatically mean you're safe'

CIVICUS discusses Sudan's refugee crisis with Rawia Saad, a human rights defender and founder of Safe Steps Initiative, an organisation led by refugees and…
September 07, 2026

ETHIOPIA: 'Reporting on abuses shouldn't be treated as a threat to national interest'

CIVICUS discusses renewed conflict and a growing crackdown on independent media in Ethiopia with Yonas Kedir, Editor-in-Chief of the independent news outlet Addis Standard,…
September 03, 2026

SDGs: 'We already have quite an exhaustive list of goals and targets; the real issue…

CIVICUS discusses the 2026 High-level Political Forum (HLPF) on sustainable development with Nelya Rakhimova, Voluntary National Review and Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator for the Major…
September 02, 2026

PHILIPPINES: 'Responding to disinformation can't mean giving the government a mandate to police truth'

CIVICUS discusses the implications of the Philippines' proposed anti-disinformation bill with Josalee Deinla, Secretary-General of the National Union of Peoples' Lawyers, a civil society…
August 28, 2026

COSTA RICA: 'The defence of democracy must be a common cause'

CIVICUS discusses protests in Costa Rica with Raúl Silesky, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Institute for the Press and Freedom of…
August 27, 2026

LIECHTENSTEIN: 'We have one of the strictest abortion bans in Europe'

CIVICUS discusses struggles for abortion rights in Liechtenstein with Gabriella Alvarez-Hummel, a journalist and reproductive rights activist who works with Fristenlösung für Liechtenstein, an…
August 21, 2026

SWEDEN: 'The new migration laws are so vague that people don't know what might be…

CIVICUS discusses Sweden's new migration laws with John Stauffer, legal director and deputy executive director of Civil Rights Defenders, a Swedish civil society organisation…
August 20, 2026

GUINÉ-BISSAU: 'Não basta convocar os cidadãos para responder sim ou não: é preciso garantir o…

A CIVICUS discute o referendo constitucional na Guiné-Bissau, marcado para 30 de agosto, com Bubacar Turé, presidente da Liga Guineense dos Direitos Humanos, uma organização da sociedade civil…
August 20, 2026

GUINEA-BISSAU: 'It's not enough to ask citizens to say yes or no: public debate must…

CIVICUS discusses Guinea-Bissau's 30 August constitutional referendum with Bubacar Turé, president of the Guinean League of Human Rights, a civil society organisation (CSO) dedicated…
August 19, 2026

TUNISIA: 'People are taking to the streets because promises of social justice remain unfulfilled'

CIVICUS discusses recent protests in Tunisia with a member of the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights (FTDES), a civil society organisation (CSO)…
August 18, 2026

ECUADOR: 'Criminalisation serves as a deterrent, seeking to discipline others'

CIVICUS discusses the rapid erosion of civic space in Ecuador with Gabriela Panchana, an activist, communicator and founder of the En Voz Alta and…
August 17, 2026

SOUTH AFRICA: 'Classifying gender-based violence as a national disaster was never the finish line, it…

CIVICUS discusses civil society's campaign against gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide with Sabrina Walter, founder and executive director of Women For Change, a South…
August 16, 2026

VENEZUELA: 'We started clearing the rubble with our bare hands because we knew the state…

CIVICUS discusses the state's response to Venezuela's 24 June earthquakes with volunteers who took part in relief efforts. They have asked to remain anonymous…
August 15, 2026

EUROPE: 'Repressive approaches to migration do nothing to address why people move in the first…

CIVICUS discusses the European Union's (EU) new Pact on Migration and Asylum with Chiara Catelli, Project and Advocacy Officer at the Platform for International…
August 14, 2026

AFGHANISTAN: 'Women's rights defenders and civil society organisations refuse to be silenced'

CIVICUS discusses the rights of women and minorities under Taliban rule in Afghanistan with Rahima Danishyar, an Afghan independent civil society activist. Since returning…
August 13, 2026

PHILIPPINES: 'Development should serve people's needs, not foreign capital's demands'

CIVICUS discusses civil society's campaign against the Pax Silica hub in the Philippines with Cathleen de Guzman, National Coordinator of Kalikasan People's Network for…
August 11, 2026

VENEZUELA: 'Now the emergency phase is over, the long-term needs are beginning'

On 24 June, two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela. According to official figures, they left 6,125 people dead, 16,740 injured and around 24,000 displaced,…
August 10, 2026

ZAMBIA: 'A high turnout would show people still believe they have the power to shape…

CIVICUS discusses Zambia's upcoming presidential election with Linda Kasonde, Founder and Executive Director of LCK Freedom Foundation, a Zambian civil society organisation working to…
August 08, 2026

DIGITAL RIGHTS: 'Platforms are designed to prioritise financial gain over their users' health'

CIVICUS discusses digital platforms and the rights of children and young people with Soledad Magnone, a Uruguayan sociologist and founder and director of Jaaklac,…
August 07, 2026

ITALY: 'Our beach concession system is no longer compatible with community rights and environmental protection'

CIVICUS discusses civil society's campaign against beach privatisation in Italy with Danilo Ruggiero, Local President of Mare Libero, an organisation that advocates for free…
August 06, 2026

PARAGUAY: 'Transparency should strengthen democracy, not turn criticism of those in power into a cause…

CIVICUS discusses the challenges posed by Paraguay's 'anti-NGO law' with Hugo González, executive director of the Paraguayan Network of LGBTQ+ Artists (REPAR+), a civil…
August 05, 2026

ALGERIA: 'People no longer believe voting can change anything'

CIVICUS discusses Algeria's recent parliamentary election with Zakaria Benlahrech, a lawyer and director of the Foundation for the Promotion of Rights, an Algerian civil…
August 03, 2026

INDIA: 'The Cockroach Janta Party brings together everyone who has been neglected for years'

CIVICUS discusses India's Cockroach Janta Party movement with Harshit Singh, a young activist, poet and storyteller who took part in protests in Delhi. In…
July 30, 2026

CHINA: 'The Ethnic Unity Law means there is one acceptable way to be Chinese'

CIVICUS speaks about China's recently implemented Ethnic Unity Law with Gulchehra Hoja, a correspondent for Reporters Without Borders and a Uyghur activist and journalist…
July 29, 2026

AFGHANISTAN: 'The new law reduces women to a state of enslavement'

CIVICUS discusses women's rights under Taliban rule with a member of the Afghan section of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF),…
July 28, 2026

ALBANIA: 'Without protection, one of the last pristine ecosystem in Europe will be destroyed and…

CIVICUS discusses the environmental threat posed by a luxury coastal resort project in Albania with Anouk Puymartin, Head of Policy for BirdLife Europe and…
July 27, 2026

ARMENIA: 'Anti-LGBTQI+ discourse is increasingly tied to anti-democratic narratives'

CIVICUS discusses disinformation campaigns targeting the LGBTQI+ community in Armenia with Hripsime Kizogyan, Executive Director of Pink Armenia, a community-based organisation that defends the…
July 21, 2026

TAIWAN: 'Protests are part of a rising wave, not an isolated event'

CIVICUS speaks about protests against defence budget cuts in Taiwan with Brian Hioe, one of the founders of New Bloom Magazine, a regional online…
July 20, 2026

PANDEMICS: 'In the absence of a binding treaty, the world remains unprepared and at risk'

CIVICUS discusses ongoing Pandemic Treaty negotiations with Alexandra Finch, Project Manager for the Panel for a Global Public Health Convention, an independent coalition that…
July 17, 2026

ALBANIA: 'The public only learns about these development megaprojects once construction machinery arrives'

CIVICUS discusses land grabs and environmental damage linked to a luxury coastal resort project with Eva Kushova, Director of Destination Management Organisation Albania, a…
July 14, 2026

CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY: 'We make the gap between what companies promise and what they do impossible…

CIVICUS discusses corporate accountability with Mansi Kabra, Engagement Lead for Civil Society Organisations at the World Benchmarking Alliance. For years, sustainability benchmarks scored companies'…
July 10, 2026

GUATEMALA: 'Criminalisation seeks to instil fear so no one dares question anything'

CIVICUS discusses the criminalisation of human rights defenders and journalists in Guatemala with Mario Polanco, director of the Mutual Support Group (GAM). Founded in…
July 09, 2026

LEBANON: 'Lasting peace requires far more than a temporary suspension of hostilities'

CIVICUS discusses ongoing war in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah and its impact on civil society with Ziad Abdel Samad, Executive Director of the…
July 08, 2026

LABOUR RIGHTS: 'International institutions can give meaningful answers to questions affecting millions of people'

CIVICUS discusses a recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion on the right to strike with Luc Triangle, General Secretary of the International…
July 07, 2026

MEXICO: 'Defending sovereignty is no excuse for restricting rights'

CIVICUS discusses recent constitutional changes in Mexico with Leopoldo Maldonado, regional director of the Mexico and Central America office of Article 19, an international…

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