ASIA

Philippines: democracy in mourning

Alliance of two autocratic dynasties takes power after glorifying repressive past

‘They arrest us to stop us, silence us and instil fear in others’

‘We fear the democracy those before us fought so hard for will be erased’

‘The Sexual Violence Bill is one step further in claiming the rights of women and children’

Indonesia: breakthrough on gender-based violence

Long-term civil society advocacy pays off with passing of law against forced marriage and sexual abuse

‘We have achieved a historic labour rights win for female Dalit workers’

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

India: horror heatwaves bring civil society response

Civil society is helping people cope – but also calling for climate action

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

‘Muslim girls are being forced to choose between education and the hijab’

Hong Kong: another step closer to China

Hard-line pro-Beijing security chief takes power in a walkover election

‘An effective civil society is essential for advancing human rights’