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

Planned military build-up needs proper oversight
SOUTH ASIA

Bangladesh’s next chapter: progress and pitfalls in democratic reform

Almost a year after an autocrat was toppled, the risk remains of a return to authoritarianism
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Historic wins and hard truths at International Labour Conference

States must now translate advances in recognising workers’ rights into action
EAST ASIA

The silencing of Hong Kong

Five years of extraordinary repression have curbed a once vibrant democracy movement
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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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Hungary’s war on Pride

New law criminalises LGBTQI+ visibility
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NATO’s missing watchdogs: civil society’s role in defence spending scrutiny

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Almost a year after an autocrat was toppled, the risk remains of a return to authoritarianism
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02.Jul.2025
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Historic wins and hard truths at International Labour Conference

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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?

We discuss this with @fgiandana, Policy Analyst at @accessnow 🔗 http://web.civicus.org/FrancoGiandana

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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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Check out our latest articles on the intensified criminalisation of Hong Kong's civil society, the upcoming #SummitoftheFuture & the controversial elections in Algeria
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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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