Taliban Accused of Forcibly Disappearing Six Afghan NGO Workers
HRW says six Afghan NGO workers supporting women’s and children’s rights have been missing since their detention in Kabul.
COP31 Stakeholder and Türkiye Pavilion Applications Close Today
COP31 stakeholder and Türkiye Pavilion side-event applications close today for civil society and other eligible organizations.
Amnesty Raises Health and Extradition Concerns for Azerbaijani Activists
Amnesty raises health concerns for two Azerbaijani detainees and urges Ukraine not to extradite activist Bahruz Hasanli.
Zambia Civic Space Faces New Pressure Days Before General Election
Zambia civic space is under mounting pressure as Amnesty warns restrictive laws could undermine rights before the 13 August election.
HRW urges Thailand to address shrinking civic space ahead of UN rights review
Human Rights Watch, in its submission to Thailand’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR), raised concerns over restrictions on freedom of expression, arbitrary prosecutions, and pressure on civil society, calling for urgent reforms.
Building Civil Society Media in Turkey: An Editorial Interview with Sivil Toplum Haber
Sivil Toplum Haber, a Turkey-based media platform focused on civil society, presents itself as a news agency designed to amplify the voices of NGOs and civic actors. With its Alanya-based structure, coverage
Funding Justice: How the World of Civil Society Financing Is Changing
As the global funding ecosystem shifts, civil society organizations are no longer challenged only to design meaningful projects but also to adapt to changing donor expectations. As concepts such as impact, scale,
Aid, Advocacy, and Survival: The Difficult Balance Civil Society Faces in Crisis Zones
Civil society organizations working in crisis zones are no longer seen only as providers of humanitarian relief. They are also becoming key actors in documenting abuses, amplifying the voices of vulnerable communities,
The Price of Speaking Out: Civil Society Under Pressure
Across many parts of the world, civil society organizations, journalists, human rights defenders, and grassroots movements are facing growing pressure. Legal restrictions, funding barriers, digital threats, and smear campaigns are shrinking civic
Global Civic Space Is Shrinking: Why International CSOs Are Struggling
Data from CIVICUS, Freedom House and V-Dem shows that international civil society organizations are operating in a more restricted, more controlled and more fragile global environment. This analysis examines the numbers behind