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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 14h

#MYANMAR: Art has become a way to resist, remember and tell stories with dignity. Through A New Burma, Ma Hnin brings artists and young people together to make Myanmar’s experiences visible and keep communities connected. Read more: web.civicus.org/Ma-Hnin #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#SDG: Only 15% of targets are on track to be met by 2030. From a Global South perspective, Ali Jillani explains why the post-2030 framework should move beyond the SDGs’ theme-based model to address systemic barriers and realise development justice Read more: web.civicus.org/Ali-Jillani #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#DRC: As the DRC prepares for a constitutional referendum, LUCHA activist Jacques Issongo warns that proposed changes could open the door to a third presidential term. He explains why protecting the Constitution means protecting democracy. Read more: web.civicus.org/Jacques-Issongo #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🇵🇭 4 years on since President Marcos came to power, civic freedoms in the #Philippines are still under attack. Human rights defenders are red-tagged, activists face baseless charges, protests are restricted, and journalists remain under threat. New brief: ow.ly/GfxJ50ZT0QB

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#SWEDEN: The far right lost support. But did its ideas already win? As the Sweden Democrats gained ground, mainstream parties adopted tougher policies towards migrants. Now the party has lost votes, but those policies remain. Read more: web.civicus.org/Sweden-election-2026 #CIVICUSLens #Elections

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#BRICS wants a bigger say in how the world is run. But where is the voice of its people? As the bloc’s global influence grows, civil society remains shut out of decisions that affect billions. Democratising the world starts at home. Read more: web.civicus.org/BRICS-Summit #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#SUDAN: 3 years into the war, exile is bringing new challenges for Sudanese refugees. They face discrimination, legal restrictions and pressure to remain silent. A Sudanese activist in exile shares their struggle to access basic rights. Read more: web.civicus.org/anonymous-Sudan #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

#BANGLADESH: Sharif Jamil of Waterkeepers Bangladesh filed a complaint against UK-based bank Barclays over financing the Rampal Power Plant near the Sundarbans. He discusses CSO efforts to protect the area and invest in green alternatives. Read more: web.civicus.org/Sharif-Jamil #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

🇪🇨 #Ecuador: when emergency powers become the norm, civic freedoms can quickly become the exception Journalists, activists and civil society face growing pressure as security measures expand state powers. Country focus report from #EUSEE: web.civicus.org/x2c

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

#SocialMedia: Meta is censoring Dutch LGBTQI+ organisations’ accounts, limiting access to information and civic participation. Martha Dimitratou discusses the legal action against the company and the accountability of big tech platforms. Read more: web.civicus.org/Martha-Dimitratou #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#KAZAKHSTAN: Criminalisation of reporting on corporate abuses, corruption and protests is pushing journalists towards self-censorship. Nazira Darimbet discusses CSO efforts to challenge criminal penalties and sustain independent media. Read more: web.civicus.org/Nazira-Darimbet #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#IRAQ: Iraqi Kurdistan’s conservative religious and social norms restrict artists from bringing gender-based violence into public spaces. Tara Abdullah explains how art can break red lines set for women, despite backlash from authorities. Read more: web.civicus.org/Tara-Abdullah #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#MYANMAR: The junta’s abuses don’t happen in isolation. The Telenor case exposes how international business ties can enable repression – and could help break the cycle of impunity shielding the junta and its alleged international accomplices. Read more: web.civicus.org/Myanmar-Telenor #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

#NEPAL: Almost 1,400 people are dead and 5,200 missing after massive flash floods. Prasansha Singh of Hamro Prayas (Our Effort) explains the challenges of reaching affected communities and why international support is essential for recovery. Read more: web.civicus.org/Prasansha-Singh #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

#SoutheastAsia: People along the Thailand–Myanmar border are lured by false job offers and trafficked into cyber-scam compounds, where they face exploitation and abuse. Judah Tana explains how CSOs work to secure their release and support survivors Read more: web.civicus.org/Judah-Tana #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

#PALESTINE: In Palestine, art is a political act. Iman Aoun discusses how theatre supports communities through psychosocial care and awareness, and how ASHTAR Theatre is helping create more artists to keep art part of everyday life in the country. Read more: web.civicus.org/Iman-Aoun #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🇫🇷 France’s proposed social media ban for under-15s is sparking debate over how to protect children online. Youth-led civil society is calling for platforms to be held accountable, from harmful algorithms to engagement-driven design. Read more web.civicus.org/Noe-HamonEN #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#MYANMAR: After the 2021 coup, artists face the military junta’s crackdown. An anonymous documentary filmmaker discusses what working in a high-risk country looks like, from repression threats to the lack of opportunities. Read more: web.civicus.org/anonymous-Myanmar #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#SUDAN: Escaping the war does not end the risks for Sudanese refugees – in host countries, they face barriers to legal status and basic rights. Rawia Saad from Safe Steps Initiative explains what refugee protection should look like in practice. Read more web.civicus.org/Rawia-Saad #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Across Europe, communities are pushing back against tourism projects that put private profit before public interests. In Albania, CSOs warned against a coastline resort project. In Italy, Mare Libero is fighting for free beach access. Read more: web.civicus.org/tourism-protests #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🇲🇱#Mali: What happens when democratic transitions stall and civic freedoms come under pressure? Our #EUSEE Report examines Mali’s evolving environment, where security challenges and political uncertainty are testing the resilience of civil society. web.civicus.org/MaliEUSEE

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#ETHIOPIA: Amid renewed armed conflict, the government treats critical journalism as a security threat. Yonas Kedir explains how such pressure fuels self-censorship and makes it harder to hold authorities accountable for abuses. Read more: web.civicus.org/Yonas-Kedir #CIVICUSLens

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Forus @forusinternational.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

"Should not exist." That's what LGBTQ+ orgs are being told across countries the #EUSEE monitors. New data from 86 countries: criminalisation & exclusion are pushing LGBTQ+ civil society back into the shadows. 🔗 eusee.hivos.org/back-in-the-... #LGBTQ #CivicSpace #EUSEE

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🇵🇸 #GAZA: After nearly three years of war, Gaza has been devastated. Yet SPARK Gaza, a civil society organisation providing vital humanitarian and psychosocial support, continues to stand with communities under unimaginable conditions. Read more: web.civicus.org/Ibrahim-Arandas #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

🇯🇴 In #Jordan civil society does not operate in a vacuum. For journalists, activists and civil society, restrictions on protest, digital surveillance and the Cybercrime Law are making participation harder – and self-censorship more common. Read #EUSEE report: web.civicus.org/JordanEUSEE

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🇧🇯 #Benin: Civic freedoms are guaranteed on paper, but increasingly restricted in practice Restrictions on protest, legal pressure and digital repression are making it harder for civil society to speak out and organise. Read the #EUSEE report: web.civicus.org/BeninEUSEE

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

#SDGS: 2030 is closer than it looks and only 17% of SDG targets are on track. Nelya Rakhimova from RAD platform discusses challenges to civil society participation at the UN’s HLPF and what needs to change as the deadline approaches. Read more: web.civicus.org/Nelya-Rakhimova #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

#PHILIPPINES: A new anti-disinformation bill could police truth and silence dissent. Josalee Deinla discusses the risks of targeting individuals to counter false information and CSO's efforts to oppose the bill. Read more: web.civicus.org/Josalee-Deinla #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

#SUDAN: Both sides now use drones against civilians - hospitals, markets, schools. A UN report says foreign powers are fuelling it. Civil society has taken the fight to the ICC, filing evidence against states arming the war. Read more: web.civicus.org/Sudan-conflict #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

When governments crack down on activists, NGOs & HRDs, they're not just violating rights, they're cutting off the accountability that makes the #SDGs work. sdg.iisd.org/commentary/guest-artic… #SDG16

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Exile is no longer a guarantee of safety. Authoritarian governments are crossing borders to silence activists and dissidents, while democratic states help them. Our latest article exposes the growing threat of transnational repression. More: web.civicus.org/transnational-repression #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

🇹🇭#Thailand: One year since Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul came to power, civic freedoms remain 'repressed'. Activists, journalists, critics & the political opposition have been criminalised, detained, banned or faced deportation. More here: monitor.civicus.org/country/thailand

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

#VENEZUELA: After two devasting earthquakes, civil society led the response and young people mobilised online and on the ground to raise funds and distribute aid. Volunteers Reynaldo Olivar and Izumi Viloria explain what they witnessed. Read more: web.civicus.org/Reynaldo-IzumiEN #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

#CostaRica: Thousands took to the streets to defend judicial independence as political pressure on key institutions grew. Civil society united around a common cause: defending democracy, the rule of law and the separation of powers. Read more: web.civicus.org/Raul-SileskyEN #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Consultancy Opportunity: Independent Subgranting Systems Review Full details at web.civicus.org/Subgrant-Review Deadline: 18 September 2026 A two-phase, independently commissioned review of CIVICUS's subgranting cycle and the systems that support it.

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

#LIECHTENSTEIN: +70% support legalising abortion, yet the country's two most powerful figures oppose reform. Gabriella Alvarez-Hummel from Fristenlösung für Liechtenstein explains civil society’s fight for reproductive rights. Read more: web.civicus.org/Alvarez-Hummel #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

#SDGs: Civil society is helping deliver the goals and hold governments accountable. At the UN’s latest SDG review, it was kept out of key decision-making spaces while goals remain off-track. This must be addressed ahead of the post-2030 talks Read more: web.civicus.org/SDGs_EN #CIVICUSLens #UNSDG

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

#ZAMBIA: Hichilema won re-election with 60% of the vote but civil society warns of a crackdown on dissent. Police killed a former minister during a raid on the opposition and courts were shut to prevent election results challenge. Read more: web.civicus.org/Zambia_election #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

#EUROPE. Over 100 people died crossing into #Ceuta on 30 July. The response wasn't grief - it was a political race to look toughest on migration from Italy to Denmark, while civil society was left sheltering children on a beach. Read more: web.civicus.org/EU-migration #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

#SWEDEN: New migration laws let authorities revoke residence permits over conduct that isn't even a crime. 'We are no longer all equal before the law,' says John Stauffer of Civil Rights Defenders, now fighting the laws in court. Read more: web.civicus.org/John-Stauffer #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Volker Türk’s reappointment as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights exposed deep divisions: the USA joined Russia in voting against him. What does this reveal about the growing fragility of the international human rights system? Read more: web.civicus.org/Turk-electionEN #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

#INDIA: A satirical website mocking the Chief Justice's 'cockroach' insult became a Gen Z-led movement of 22M, forcing a minister to resign. Instead of addressing root causes, authorities have detained hundreds of students. Read more: web.civicus.org/Cockroach-Janta-Party #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

#VENEZUELA: The 24 June earthquakes left thousands dead and injured but the state remained absent. Civil society had to step in. Volunteers explain how roads were blocked, aid was seized and civilians arrested for speaking out. Read more: web.civicus.org/anonymous-Venezuela #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

#GUINEA-BISSAU: The military seized power and will now put a constitution- already drafted and approved without public consultation - into a vote. Bubacar Turé of #LGDH explains what this could mean for democracy and stability. Read more: web.civicus.org/Bubacar-TureEN #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

#TUNISIA: Years of deteriorating living conditions and democratic erosion are pushing people to take to the streets. A member of FTDES explains how the latest protests are unfolding amid an increasingly repressive environment for CSOs. Read more: web.civicus.org/FTDES_EN #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

#SouthAfrica: Government declared GBV a national disaster - after Women for Change's petition drew 1.1M+ signatures & sparked the Purple Movement. Founder Sabrina Walter explains how the real work to fight femicide starts now. Read more: web.civicus.org/Sabrina-Walter #CIVICUSLens #PurpleMovement

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

#ECUADOR: Gabriela Panchana from En Voz Alta faces 30 days in prison after reporting irregularities in Monika Silva's murder. In this interview she explains how this criminalisation protects impunity and disciplines those who speak out Read more: web.civicus.org/Gabriela-PanchanaEN #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

#EU’s new migration pact risks more detention, fast-track procedures and returns, while limiting safe routes to protection and work. After #Ceuta, Chiara Catelli of #PICUM warns: repression won’t address why people move. Read more: web.civicus.org/Chiara-Catelli #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Five years after the #Taliban takeover, women in #Afghanistan live under gender apartheid. Minorities face targeted repression. Afghan activist Rahima Danishyar explains how defenders continue to resist and organise underground. Read more: web.civicus.org/Rahima-Danishyar #CIVICUSLens

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