INTERVIEWS

‘Civil society is a vital tool for achieving a more democratic system’

Anja Olin-Pape | GLOBAL

GLOBAL GOVERNANCE

GLOBAL

26.Jan.2024

‘Violence is linked to the deterioration of the living conditions of young people from low-income groups’

Mauro Cerbino | ECUADOR

‘On top of being environmentally irresponsible, deep-sea mining is unlikely to be profitable’

Martin Sveinssønn Melvær | NORWAY

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

EUROPE

24.Jan.2024

‘Human rights should be more than just talk. They should be reflected in practice’

Christopher Castillo | HONDURAS

‘Legalising abortion is all about recognising women’s status as citizens’

Morena Herrera | EL SALVADOR

‘Citizens must be able to take part in informed discussions on the issues that affect them’

Mariela Belski | ARGENTINA

‘A system that embraces diversity and inclusion is more legitimate’

‘People are concerned that a critical tool to hold political elites accountable is being taken away’

Raša Nedeljkov | SERBIA

DEMOCRACY

EUROPE

19.Jan.2024

‘The Summit of the Future is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives’

Richard Ponzio | GLOBAL

GLOBAL GOVERNANCE

GLOBAL

14.Jan.2024

‘Disregard for the will of the people expressed at the ballot box is the greatest possible insult to democracy’

Jorge Santos | GUATEMALA

OUR 2026 INTERVIEWS, MAPPED

INTERVIEWS

CIVICUS @CIVICUSalliance ·

29 Jan 2016753285059785158

Uganda’s presidential election extended Yoweri Museveni’s four-decade rule amid repression, violence and a hollowed-out civic space. While democratic forms remain, dissent is increasingly neutralised.
Read more: http://web.civicus.org/Uganda-elections
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CIVICUS @CIVICUSalliance ·

23 Jan 2014631757165830283

Protests against corruption spread across African countries as living costs rise & public services fail. In this interview, Ruth Kolevsohn explains why global systems struggle to confront political corruption.
Read more: http://web.civicus.org/Ruth-Kolevsohn
#CIVICUSLens @GGA_org @Ruthik

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CIVICUS @CIVICUSalliance ·

22 Jan 2014273135659352411

Belarus has seen limited political prisoner releases amid ongoing repression. In this interview, Mikola Dziadok reflects on why freedom must be defended consistently, as many detainees remain behind bars.
Read more: http://web.civicus.org/Mikola-Dziadok
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CIVICUS @CIVICUSalliance ·

21 Jan 2013862928135360874

Violence continues in eastern DRC despite a peace agreement signed in 2025. In this interview, Crispin Ngakani explains how economic and strategic interests are prolonging a decades-long conflict.
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‘Behind the rhetoric of peace and stability, economic and strategic interests are prolonging the...

CIVICUS discusses the humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with Crispin Ngakani, a Cong...

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CIVICUS @CIVICUSalliance ·

20 Jan 2013550876254761336

HIV remains a global public health and human rights issue, with marginalised communities most affected by criminalisation & stigma. Samuel Matsikure explains why civic space & community leadership are key to change.
Read more: http://web.civicus.org/Samuel-Matsikure
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