CIVICUS is a global alliance of civil society organisations and activists dedicated to strengthening citizen action and civil society throughout the world. Launched in 2002 and headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, we have more than 10,000 members in over 175 countries.

To arrange interviews, request data, content and information on sources, and all other requests, please contact the CIVICUS media team at: 

The CIVICUS Monitor is an online platform that tracks threats to civil society in all countries across the globe.

Use this interactive map to learn the state of civic space (the space for civil society) and fundamental freedoms in any country.  Civic space is rated as either closed, repressed, obstructed, narrowed or open.

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