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International Women’s Day 2023: not one step back

In a turbulent year, women mobilised to secure gains, resist regression and push for more

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The Escazú Agreement: from paper to reality?

Progress is being made, but several ratifications are missing and a long road to implementation lies ahead

EUROPE

Belarus: a prison state in Europe

Putin’s ally acts the strongman but war could be his downfall

ASIA

Turkey/Syria earthquake: natural disaster and human failures

Destructive impacts worsened by conflict, authoritarianism and corruption

WEST AFRICA

Nigeria’s election: same old, same old

Young people sure to keep looking for the change that didn’t come

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Moldova: a crisis of Russia’s making

Energy crunch and pro-Russia protests pose biggest post-independence test for democracy

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23.Mar.2023

International Women’s Day 2023: not one step back

In a turbulent year, women mobilised to secure gains, resist regression and push for more

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20.Mar.2023

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Georgia: danger averted, for now

Civil society sees off restrictive law – but expects more attacks

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EUROPE

17.Mar.2023

Belarus: a prison state in Europe

Putin’s ally acts the strongman but war could be his downfall

INTERVIEWS

MOLDOVA | 23.MAR.2023

‘There are attempts to replace the pro-European government with a pro-Kremlin puppet regime’

BELARUS | 22.MAR.2023

‘There is a pro-democracy civil society that opposes the war and advocates for democratic reforms’

GEORGIA | 16.MAR.2023

‘Civil society must be ready for any further regressive move the government attempts’

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CIVICUS Follow

Global alliance of civil society organisations & activists working to strengthen citizen action & civil society IG: @civicusalliance SG: @LysaJohnSA

CIVICUS @civicusalliance ·

24 Mar

The #SOCS2023 webinar will feature activists working on the ground who contributed to the report.

Join us to hear about the work they are doing.

30 March 2023 | 4PM GMT+2

Register at http://web.civicus.org/SOCS2023Webinar
#SOCS2023

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance ·

24 Mar

🇲🇩MOLDOVA: ‘There are attempts to replace the pro-European government with a pro-Kremlin puppet regime’ - Victoria Nemerenco of @IPREMD http://web.civicus.org/VictoriaNemerencoEN #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS @civicusalliance ·

24 Mar

Its official. Ugandan parliament passes bill criminalising those who identify as LGBTQI+ & imposes death penalty for some offenses. @crdefenders foresees this and captures @frankmugisha's struggle and voice in revolt regarding this injustice.

#CHARMAFRICA
#LoveIsHuman
#LGBTQI

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Dr. Nancy Booker @nabooker ·

24 Mar

“Journalism is not dying. It is evolving.” Fantastic takeaway from the panel on the role of content and representation in sustainable journalism. #SJP2023 @DineshBalliah @AKU_GSMC @MediaCouncilK @CCommissionKE

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TI-Kenya @tikenya ·

23 Mar

.@Kenyajudiciary has abandoned its job of protecting Kenyans from impunity & violation of the Constitution. We stand against the rising judicial ‘Utado!’ & demand that @Kenyajudiciary stops serving Kenyans hot air! #PressRelease ➡️ https://tikenya.org/the-judiciary-is-aiding-abetting-executive-impunity-in-kenya/
@citizentvkenya @K24Tv

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CIVICUS Español Follow

Canal de @CIVICUSalliance dedicado a la comunidad hispanohablante. Trabajamos para defender y fortalecer la acción ciudadana y la sociedad civil.

CIVICUS Español @civicusespanol ·

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👥Conversamos con @jenny_ricks acerca de la labor de la sociedad civil para combatir la desigualdad desde la base, analizando las perspectivas para una convención fiscal de las Naciones Unidas.
Entrevista completa aquí: https://www.civicus.org/index.php/es/medios-y-recursos/noticias/entrevistas/6304-convencion-fiscal-de-la-onu-el-poder-popular-es-nuestra-principal-arma-en-la-lucha-contra-la-desigualdad
#CIVICUSLens
@FightInequality

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CIVICUS Español @civicusespanol ·

24 Mar

La ONU aprobó el año pasado una resolución fiscal que abre camino hacia una posible convención fiscal mundial y un organismo fiscal dependiente de ONU. Es necesario avanzar en el desarrollo de normas fiscales globales más justas y efectivas: https://lens.civicus.org/la-lucha-de-la-sociedad-civil-por-la-justicia-fiscal/
#CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS Español @civicusespanol ·

23 Mar

🪧📢Los ataques a las libertades cívicas no se limitan a los regímenes autoritarios, el contexto en el que trabajan activistas, periodistas y organizaciones de la sociedad civil está siendo cada vez más restringido en los Estados democráticos🔴🟡🟢
https://monitor.civicus.org/globalfindingses/

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CIVICUS Español @civicusespanol ·

23 Mar

Únete al evento de presentación de la edición número 12 del Informe sobre el estado de la sociedad civil 2023.
🗓️30 de marzo de 2023 | 4PM GMT+2
📲 Inscripciones en: http://web.civicus.org/SOCS2023Webinar
#SOCS2023

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Asocia. Juvenil Indígena de la Moskitia - (AJIM) @asoajim ·

22 Mar

En la Moskitia de Nicaragua, El derecho a la libertad de asociación es el derecho que se debe de exponer ante las acciones cotidianas, ya que cómo pueblos originarios, es de importancia el reunirse con nuestros grupos para tomar acciones colectivas. @CIVICUSespanol
#JusticiaWilu

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CIVICUS Français Follow

Canal de @CIVICUSalliance dédié à la communauté francophone. Nous travaillons pour renforcer l'action citoyenne et de la société civile à travers le monde.

CIVICUS Français @civicusfrancais ·

24 Mar

L'édition 2023 de la Journée internationale de la femme s'est déroulée dans un contexte où les femmes sont durement touchées par les conflits et les crises, les processus d'érosion démocratique et les avancées anti-droits.
Notre analyse ici: https://lens.civicus.org/journee-internationale-de-la-femme-2023-pas-de-pas-en-arriere/
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CIVICUS Français @civicusfrancais ·

23 Mar

Participez à l'événement de lancement de la 12e édition du Rapport sur l'état de la société civile 2023.
🗓️30 mars 2023 | 16h GMT+2
✍️Inscrivez-vous sur: http://web.civicus.org/SOCS2023Webinar #SOCS2023

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CIVICUS Français @civicusfrancais ·

22 Mar

La nécessité de progresser vers l’élaboration de règles fiscales mondiales plus justes et plus efficaces est manifeste : la richesse des ultra-riches s’est accrue même pendant les crises récentes qui ont touché des millions de personnes.
📲 https://lens.civicus.org/la-lutte-de-la-societe-civile-pour-la-justice-fiscale/
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CIVICUS Français @civicusfrancais ·

21 Mar

🪧📢Les atteintes aux libertés civiques ne se limitent pas aux régimes autoritaires, le contexte dans lequel travaillent les militants, les journalistes et les organisations de la société civile est de + en + restreint dans les États démocratiques🔴🟡🟢
https://monitor.civicus.org/ppuafr/

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Régis Marzin @regis_marzin ·

21 Mar

Violations des libertés d'association, de réunion pacifique et d'expression en 2022 - Afrique :
Dégradation : Ghana, Lesotho, Tunisie,
Amélioration : CI, Burundi, RCA, Soudan du Sud
https://civicusmonitor.contentfiles.net/media/documents/GlobalFindings2022.FR.pdf https://twitter.com/CIVICUSfrancais/status/1636431811965272091

CIVICUS Français @CIVICUSfrancais

Le nouveau rapport #PeoplePower que nous avons lancé aujourd'hui montre où les conditions de la société civile s'améliorent et se dégradent 🔴🟡 🟢
+ de 28 % de la population mondiale vit dans des pays classés comme "fermés"
📲 Consultez notre rapport ici: https://monitor.civicus.org/ppuafr/

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