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MOLDOVA: ‘There are attempts to replace the pro-European government with a pro-Kremlin puppet regime’

March 23, 2023

MOLDOVA: ‘There are attempts to replace the pro-European government with a pro-Kremlin puppet regime’

CIVICUS speaks about recent political changes in Moldova in the context of the global energy crisis with Victoria Nemerenco, coordinator of the Europeanization, Foreign…

Prevention should be at the core of the Council’s approach to human rights crisis

March 22, 2023

Prevention should be at the core of the Council’s approach to human rights crisis

in Geneva

Statament at the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council General Debate Item 4 Delivered by Sigrid Lipott Thank you Mr President, CIVICUS…

BELARUS: ‘There is a pro-democracy civil society that opposes the war and advocates for democratic…

March 22, 2023

BELARUS: ‘There is a pro-democracy civil society that opposes the war and advocates for democratic…

in Interviews

CIVICUS speaks with Anastasiya Vasilchuk of Viasna about the escalating repression and criminalisation of civil society in Belarus. Founded in 1996, Viasna (‘Spring’ in Belarusian)…

Malaysia: End escalating harassment of Mentega Terbang Filmmakers

March 22, 2023

Malaysia: End escalating harassment of Mentega Terbang Filmmakers

in News

We, the 74 undersigned organisations and individuals, strongly condemn the harassment and intimidation of the artists and filmmakers behind the movie Mentega Terbang who…

Mexico: Illegal digital surveillance against journalists and activists

March 21, 2023

Mexico: Illegal digital surveillance against journalists and activists

in News

Joint statement with members of the Open Government Partnership The undersigned members of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Steering Committee express their deep concern…

Ethiopia: international scrutiny must continue to ensure peace and stability in the country

March 21, 2023

Ethiopia: international scrutiny must continue to ensure peace and stability in the country

in Geneva

Statement at the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council Interactive Dialogue with the Commission on Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia Delivered by…

Venezuela: the lack of guarantees for fundamental freedoms requires the Council's continuous scrutiny

March 21, 2023

Venezuela: the lack of guarantees for fundamental freedoms requires the Council's continuous scrutiny

in Geneva

Statement at the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner oral update on Venezuela Delivered by Marysabel Rodríguez, Thank…

Myanmar: civic space is under assault - meaningful and robust resolution needed

March 20, 2023

Myanmar: civic space is under assault - meaningful and robust resolution needed

in Geneva

Statement at the 52nd Session of the Human Rights Council Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar…

Civic space – the bedrock of democracy – is scarce and contested

March 17, 2023

Civic space – the bedrock of democracy – is scarce and contested

in Op-Eds

By Mandeep Tiwana, Chief of Programmes, CIVICUS On 29 and 30 March, the US government, in partnership with Costa Rica, Netherlands, South Korea and…

Open letter: Ghana’s new anti-LGBTQ+ bill threatens human rights’

March 17, 2023

Open letter: Ghana’s new anti-LGBTQ+ bill threatens human rights’

in Open Letters

Hon. Godfred Yeboah Dame, Attorney General and Minister of JusticeOffice Of The Attorney General And Ministry Of Justice,P.O.Box MB60,Accra, Ghana.CC:Hon. Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, Chairman Committee…

GEORGIA: ‘Civil society must be ready for any further regressive move the government attempts’

March 16, 2023

GEORGIA: ‘Civil society must be ready for any further regressive move the government attempts’

in Interviews

CIVICUS speaks about Georgian civil society’s successful campaign against the draft Agents of Foreign Influence Law with Nino Ugrekhelidze, co-founder of the CEECCNA (Central…

Rwanda: questionable trial after journalist's death

March 15, 2023

Rwanda: questionable trial after journalist's death

in News

CIVICUS and 85 other organisations reiterate the call for an independent investigation Rwandan authorities must allow an independent, impartial and effective investigation into the…

Belarus: A Prison State in Europe

March 15, 2023

Belarus: A Prison State in Europe

in Op-Eds

By Andrew Firmin, Editor-in-Chief, CIVICUS Last October, Ales Bialiatski was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. He was one of three winners, alongside two human…

Tunisia’s nascent democracy is fast eroding

March 15, 2023

Tunisia’s nascent democracy is fast eroding

in Op-Eds

By David Kode, Advocacy and Campaigns Lead at CIVICUS In the space of less than three weeks, Tunisian President Kais Saied has rounded up…

Egypt: Solidarity statement with poet Galal El Behairy on the 5th anniversary of his arbitrary…

March 13, 2023

Egypt: Solidarity statement with poet Galal El Behairy on the 5th anniversary of his arbitrary…

in News

The undersigned organisations express their full solidarity with poet Galal El Behairy on the fifth anniversary of his arbitrary arrest and detention solely on…

Guatemala: the international community must play an assertive role in protecting Guatemalans’ civic freedoms

March 08, 2023

Guatemala: the international community must play an assertive role in protecting Guatemalans’ civic freedoms

in Geneva

Statement at the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council Item 2 General Debate Delivered by Nicola Paccamiccio Thank you Mr. President, CIVICUS welcomes the…

Chinese authorities must release “Blank Paper” protesters and allow free expression on COVID-19 pandemic

March 08, 2023

Chinese authorities must release “Blank Paper” protesters and allow free expression on COVID-19 pandemic

in News

Chinese On International Women’s Day, 25 organisations call on the Chinese government to release and drop all charges against editor Cao Zhixin (曹芷馨), writer…

South Sudan: the Commission’s mandate remains crucial as the civil & political space continues to…

March 07, 2023

South Sudan: the Commission’s mandate remains crucial as the civil & political space continues to…

in Geneva

Statement at the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Commission on Human Rights in South…

Nicaragua: the Council must renew the mandate of the Group of Human Rights Experts

March 07, 2023

Nicaragua: the Council must renew the mandate of the Group of Human Rights Experts

in Geneva

Statement at the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council Interactive Dialogue with the Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua Delivered by Amaru…

Myanmar: the junta’s efforts to erase religious minorities must be stopped

March 06, 2023

Myanmar: the junta’s efforts to erase religious minorities must be stopped

in Geneva

Statement at the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on Myanmar Delivered by Kyaw Win, Burma Human Rights…

Afghanistan: the Council must expedite discussions towards a more robust international accountability mechanism

March 06, 2023

Afghanistan: the Council must expedite discussions towards a more robust international accountability mechanism

in Geneva

Statement at the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan Delivered by Horia Mosadiq, Afghan human rights…

Eritrea: a real challenge to the UN system and the international community

March 06, 2023

Eritrea: a real challenge to the UN system and the international community

in Geneva

Statement at the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on human rights situation in Eritrea Delivered by Sibahle Zuma Thank…

Sudan: The increasing violence requires the Council’s attention

March 03, 2023

Sudan: The increasing violence requires the Council’s attention

in Geneva

Statement at the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council Interactive Dialogue on High Commissioner's oral update on Sudan Delivered by Nicola Paccamiccio Thank you,…

Open letter: The UN Human Rights Council must take concrete steps to actualise justice and…

March 03, 2023

Open letter: The UN Human Rights Council must take concrete steps to actualise justice and…

in Geneva

In this joint letter, CIVICUS and several civil society organisations call for the adoption of a robust resolution which reflects Myanmar people’s democratic will,…

BAHRAIN: ‘The government uses public relations to mask human rights violations’

March 03, 2023

BAHRAIN: ‘The government uses public relations to mask human rights violations’

in Interviews

CIVICUS speaks with Drewery Dyke of Salam for Democracy and Human Rights (Salam DHR) about closed civic and democratic space in Bahrain as the…

UN TAX CONVENTION: ‘People power is the major weapon we bring to the fight against…

March 02, 2023

UN TAX CONVENTION: ‘People power is the major weapon we bring to the fight against…

in Interviews

CIVICUS speaks about civil society’s work to tackle inequality from the ground up and discusses the prospects of a United Nations (UN) tax convention…

Threats to terminate the mandate of the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia

March 01, 2023

Threats to terminate the mandate of the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia

in Geneva

To: Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations Human Rights Council Excellencies, We, the undersigned civil society and human rights organisations, are…

TURKEY: ‘It is just not possible to respond to such a large-scale disaster effectively without…

March 01, 2023

TURKEY: ‘It is just not possible to respond to such a large-scale disaster effectively without…

in Interviews

CIVICUS speaks with Gözde Kazaz, Communications Officer at Support to Life, about the way Turkish civil society has responded to the recent earthquakes and…

Bangladesh: Civil society groups call on government to cease harassment of journalist Rozina Islam

February 28, 2023

Bangladesh: Civil society groups call on government to cease harassment of journalist Rozina Islam

in Open Letters

CIVICUS joins other human rights organisations in calling for an immediate end to the harassment of Bangladeshi journalist and human rights defender Rozina Islam.…

Tunisia: CIVICUS calls on President Kais Saied to stop targeting political opponents and migrants

February 27, 2023

Tunisia: CIVICUS calls on President Kais Saied to stop targeting political opponents and migrants

in News

The ongoing arrests and intimidation of activists and members of the political opposition, journalists and activists is another strategy by President Kais Saied to…

Russia and Ukraine: Civil Society Repression and Response

February 27, 2023

Russia and Ukraine: Civil Society Repression and Response

in Op-Eds

By Andrew Firmin, Editor-in-Chief at CIVICUS Over the year since the start of Russia’s war on Ukraine, on one side of the border civil society has…

Rights groups reiterate their call on Moroccan authorities to end the persecution of Taoufik Bouachrine,…

February 23, 2023

Rights groups reiterate their call on Moroccan authorities to end the persecution of Taoufik Bouachrine,…

in News

Arabic The undersigned rights groups reiterate their call on Moroccan authorities to immediately end the persecution and detention of prominent independent newspaper editor Taoufik…

Nicaragua: An Opportunity for Democratic Solidarity

February 23, 2023

Nicaragua: An Opportunity for Democratic Solidarity

in Op-Eds

By Inés M. Pousadela, Senior Researcher at CIVICUS On 9 February, Nicaragua’s dictator, Daniel Ortega, unexpectedly ordered the release of 222 political prisoners, including several former…

CSOs urge Human Rights Council to establish an independent investigative mechanism on Belarus

February 22, 2023

CSOs urge Human Rights Council to establish an independent investigative mechanism on Belarus

in Geneva

Ahead of the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council, CIVICUS joins international and Belarusian civil society organisations (CSOs) in urging Human Rights…

MOZAMBIQUE: ‘The new NGO Law will be the death of the civic movement’

February 20, 2023

MOZAMBIQUE: ‘The new NGO Law will be the death of the civic movement’

in Interviews

Portuguese CIVICUS discusses the state of civic space and new restrictions being imposed on civil society in Mozambique with Paula Monjane, Executive Director of…

Advocacy priorities at the 52nd Session of UN Human Rights Council

February 20, 2023

Advocacy priorities at the 52nd Session of UN Human Rights Council

in Geneva

As a global civil society alliance with a mandate to strengthen citizen action and civil society throughout the world, CIVICUS’ key priorities and recommendations…