CIVICUS, a global civil society alliance, is concerned about the suppression of fundamental freedoms and dissent by the government in recent years, including arrests and excessive force during protests, the targeting of journalists and censorship of media outlets, reprisals against activists and digital restrictions.

CIVICUS has submitted a report to the UN Human Rights Committee on the state of civic space in Pakistan ahead of its review of the state’s implementation of its obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) in September 2024.

CIVICUS, a global civil society alliance, is concerned about the ongoing erosion of civic freedoms in Australia due to increasing anti-protest laws, the stifling of protests and efforts to silence whistleblowers in recent years.

A new research brief submitted by CIVICUS and Bufete Justicia para los Pueblos (BJP) to the UN Human Rights Committee outlines serious concerns about the civic space situation in Honduras.

CIVICUS has submitted a report to the UN Human Rights Committee on the state of civic space in India ahead of its review of the state’s implementation of its obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) in July 2024.

한국어로 읽기 CIVICUS, a global civil society alliance, is concerned about the erosion of civic freedoms since President Yoon Suk-yeol took office in May 2022, especially actions taken to stifle the media, freedom of expression and to target trade unions.

CIVICUS, a global civil society alliance, is concerned about the slow progress on reforms to protect civic space as well as efforts by Prime Minister James Marape’s government to stifle the media and freedom of expression.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s second term in power was sustained by a pattern of repression to undermine democracy and civic space, the global civil society alliance CIVICUS said today.

CIVICUS has submitted a report to the UN Human Rights Committee on the state of civic space in Indonesia ahead of its review of the state’s implementation of its obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) on 11 March 2024.

  Historical report from the CIVICUS Monitor looks at seven key trends from 2019 to 2023: Rise in the closure of civic space worldwide Repression in Africa south of the Sahara and MENA Civic space challenges in Europe Detentions and arrests of protesters COVID-19 pandemic and civic space Prosecution of activists Restrictive laws to silence dissent READ REPORT

A model of Insein prison, where thousands of political prisoners have been detained, is seen at the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) office in Mae Sot, Thailand.

Widespread arrests, attacks and legal restrictions facing LGBTQI+ activists across Africa finds new report Johannesburg | 4 July, 2023 Same-sex relations criminalised in at least 27 countries south of the Sahara Organisations shut down and offices raided for their work on LGBTQI+ rights Widespread bans on the publication of information on gay rights Anti-LGBTQI+ laws and practices disproportionately impact other excluded groups including women, children and victims of abuse  From Uganda to Cameroon, LGBTQI+ activists face significant restrictions due to the prevailing social, cultural and legal attitudes towards homosexuality and gender identity.

CIVICUS has submitted a report to the UN Human Rights Committee on the state of civic space in Sri Lanka ahead of its review of the state’s implementation of its obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) on 8-9 March 2023.

CIVICUS and the West African Civil Society Institute have produced a new research brief on the state of civic freedoms in Ghana.

Two years ago, on 1 February 2021, the Myanmar military junta seized power in an illegal coup.

In October 2019, student protests in Santiago over a public transport price increase gave rise to a mass, nationwide display of discontent over social inequality and discrimination.

In December 2020, the USA’s civic space rating was downgraded from narrowed to obstructed by the CIVICUS Monitor, signalling significant increased restrictions on the exercise of civic freedoms.

Protesters detained in over 90 countries from the past year finds new global report Demonstrations in over 130 countries Protest restrictions occurred in authoritarian states to mature democracies The cost of living, pandemic restrictions, and corruption have been some of the common drivers From Iran to Italy, people have taken to the streets to demand political and social change.

CIVICUS has produced a new research brief on the state of civic freedoms in Latvia.

CIVICUS has produced a new research brief on the state of civic freedoms in Morocco.

CIVICUS has produced a new research brief on the state of civic freedoms in Uzbekistan.

As the climate crisis worsens, so does the violence against those protecting our environment, including climate-critical forests.

Killings, torture, and arrests of pro-government protesters Women activists and protesters targeted through sexual violence  Journalists detained and media outlets raided  Since the October 2021 coup, violations of civic freedoms have continued unabated, with 117 protesters killed during protests.

CIVICUS has submitted a report to the UN Human Rights Committee on the state of civic space in Philippines ahead of its review of the state’s implementation of its obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) on 10 October 2022.

ARABIC Civic freedoms in Palestine continue to deteriorate with an escalation of attacks on civil society organisations, journalists and Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) by the Israeli Occupying Forces (IOF).

As the state of civic space in Cambodia continues to regress, CIVICUS, the global civil society alliance, calls on the authorities to halt its persecution of activists, trade union activists, the opposition and others and end all restrictions on fundamental freedoms.

Authorities increasingly categorise civil society personnel and groups as extremist, in a bid to invalidate and criminalise their work, and subject them to prosecution and banning Over 765 CSOs liquidated since August 2020 as authorities leverage legislative changes to issue liquidation orders More amendments to domestic laws made to create new offences that criminalise civil society and its work Prosecution for 2020 election protests continues with the total number of political prisoners rising to 1,254 by 19 July 2022 CIVICUS has produced a new research brief on the state of civic freedoms in Belarus.

Civil society groups criminalised Protests systematically repressed by authorities National Security Service (NSS) officials on the spot for systematic harassment Blatant attacks on journalists by state and non-state actors continue CIVICUS has produced a new report on the state of civic freedoms in South Sudan.

Report highlights assault on civic space by the Taliban and need for more action from the international community On 15 August 2021, the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan.

Excessive force used against protesters Twitter accounts shut down over calls to lower prices of food & basic commodities Attacks on freedom of speech & political interference with media and judiciary As Kenyans head to the polls on 9 August to elect a new president, a new report by global civil society alliance, CIVICUS and the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) highlights the decline in civic rights in the country and urges the authorities to respect fundamental freedoms during this crucial period.

CIVICUS has submitted a report to the UN Human Rights Committee on the state of civic space in Hong Kong ahead of its review of the state’s implementation of its obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) on 7 July 2022.

‘Biased and unbalanced news coverage’ during election favouring the ruling party Civil society face orchestrated smear campaigns  Government passes decree which bans independent journalists from accessing hospitals Global alliance CIVICUS and the Civil Liberties Union for Europe are concerned about civic freedoms in Hungary following Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz Party’s landslide victory in April’s parliamentary elections, which were declared free but not fair.

SLOVENIAN New research on the state of civic freedoms ahead of Slovenia's parliamentary elections - journalists & civil society facing restrictions The ruling SDS party has interfered & undermined the work of the Slovenian Press Agency and the largest public broadcaster, RTVSLO Budget cuts have targeted organisations and media critical of the Prime Minister’ Janez Janša’s government COVID-19 used as a pretext to restrict protest rights & the work of civil society Global civil society alliance CIVICUS and the European Civic Forum are concerned about the ongoing decline of civic freedoms in Slovenia under Prime Minister Janez Janša’s government.

On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar military junta seized power in a coup.

This report is a written output of a nine-month long applied research project in association with The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies and CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation.

9 out of 10 people live in countries where civic rights are severely restricted.

New research brief from the CIVICUS Monitor examines the crackdown of environmental activism and profiles important victories civil society has scored in the fight for climate justice.

Do you know your rights when it comes to Peaceful Assembly? Produced by CIVICUS and VUKA!, the Know Your Rights guide answers over 20 common questions on which activities related to peaceful protests are protected under international law.

CIVICUS, the global civil society alliance, continues to call on the UN Human Rights Council to establish an independent investigative mechanism to address human rights violations and abuses in the Philippines to further accountability and justice.

New research on the state of civic freedoms in Hong Kong - a look at restrictions over the past year CIVICUS, the global civil society alliance, is extremely concerned about the alarming regression of civic freedoms in Hong Kong.

New research brief from the CIVICUS Monitor finds: New censorship controls have been implemented during the pandemic The pandemic has expanded the use of laws criminalising misinformation - new or amended measures in over 35 countries Journalists detained in over 30 countries for their reporting on the pandemic Over a year has passed since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a global pandemic.

Joint research report on the state of civic freedoms in Malaysia The Perikatan Nasional government has undermined and obstructed the exercise of fundamental freedoms during its first twelve months in power, said ARTICLE 19 and CIVICUS in a new report published today.

As the UN Secretary-General has highlighted, ‘the 2030 Agenda, underpinned by human rights, provides a comprehensive blueprint for sustainable recovery from the pandemic’.

There has been a rapid decline in civic freedoms and democratic norms in Francophone West Africa with ruling presidents evading term limits and muzzling their opposition and pro-democracy groups, CIVICUS said ahead of presidential elections in Guinea (18 October) and Côte d’Ivoire (31 October).

The year 2020 marks 25 years since the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BDPfA), heralded as the most progressive blueprint in achieving full human rights for all women and girls.

Report highlights judicial harassment of activists, targeting of journalists and crackdown on protesters  Modi government has continued to use state resources to sustain its persecution of activists and critics during COVID-19 pandemic  CIVICUS calls for the immediate release of arbitrarily detained human rights defenders The Indian government is using a variety of restrictive laws - including national security and counter-terrorism legislation - to arrest and imprison human rights defenders, peaceful protesters and critics.

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Two years since student protest movements mobilised in Bangladesh, there is still no accountability for human rights violations against protesters.

On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.

Findings based on data released today by the CIVICUS Monitor, a global research collaboration which rates and tracks respect for fundamental freedoms in 196 countries.