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Pride 2025: resistance rising

LGBTQI+ groups assert defiant visibility amid political backlash and corporate retreat
EAST ASIA

Japan’s right-wing populist rise

Xenophobic party benefits from economic anger to win significant parliamentary presence
EAST AFRICA

Kenya: systemic violence meets brave resistance

Youth-led protest movement demands end to police brutality
GLOBAL

Climate: Bonn talks fail to bring breakthrough

As COP30 approaches, calls grow for fundamental reform of UN climate process
GLOBAL

NATO’s missing watchdogs: civil society’s role in defence spending scrutiny

Planned military build-up needs proper oversight
MIDDLE EAST

Israel vs Iran: new war begins while Gaza suffering continues

As Israel bombs Iranian targets, the global spotlight shifts from the ongoing assault on Gaza
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International Court of Justice signals end to climate impunity

Groundbreaking decision resulted from civil society campaign
ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT
GLOBAL
01.Aug.2025
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UN takes step forward on corruption

Civil society wins recognition that corruption harms human rights
GLOBAL GOVERNANCE
GLOBAL
29.Jul.2025
EN

Defending the defenders: civil society’s struggle for global space and voice

59th Human Rights Council session delivers advances but context grows more challenging
GLOBAL GOVERNANCE
GLOBAL
28.Jul.2025
EN

Pride 2025: resistance rising

LGBTQI+ groups assert defiant visibility amid political backlash and corporate retreat
INCLUSION
GLOBAL
27.Jul.2025
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‘Pride’s message was clear: we are here, and we are not going anywhere’

Pedro Julio Serrano | PUERTO RICO
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01.Aug.2025
ENES

‘The advisory opinion of the Inter-American Court is a manual for climate litigation’

Manuel Páez Ramírez | COLOMBIA
ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT
AMERICAS
31.Jul.2025
ENES

‘Criticising the government means risking arbitrary detention, intimidation and physical assault’

Pedro Paka | ANGOLA
FREEDOMS
CENTRAL AFRICA
30.Jul.2025
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‘We must build healthier digital environments where reliable information plays a leading role’

Juan Carlos Uribe and Lucas Illanes | BOLIVIA
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29.Jul.2025
ENES
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#CIVICUSLens: #AIGovernance has been welcomed by countries around the world. While tech giants form defence partnerships, regulatory efforts falter. What does this mean to human rights?

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#CIVICUSLens: Big tech cozy up to Trump 2.0. Meta's on board, others are ditching DEI. Musk joins the admin, slashing aid & putting lives at risk. AI safeguards are being rolled back.

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🇰🇪Kenya has witnessed a sharp rise in femicide and gender-based violence, despite strong laws in place. Civil society is stepping up to demand justice, and the government must collaborate with them to end GBV.
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