CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation

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Found in 1993, CIVICUS is a global alliance of civil society organisations and activists dedicated to strengthening citizen action and civil society around the world.

🏟️ Today Colombia and DR Congo meet on the same grass. Back home, both squads play on pitches where defending human righ...
24/06/2026

🏟️ Today Colombia and DR Congo meet on the same grass. Back home, both squads play on pitches where defending human rights can cost you your life.

Civic space in Colombia is repressed. It's the most dangerous country in Latin America to defend human rights. Environmental activists, journalists and Indigenous and Afro-descendant leaders are killed for defending their communities and demanding lasting peace. The 🟥 red card is lethal, while impunity for armed groups and criminal organisations creates a ⛰️ tilted pitch where the civil society team battles uphill with a depleted squad.

DR Congo's civic space is also repressed. In its conflict-torn east, aid workers, human rights advocates and journalists risk their lives, facing killings, forced disappearances and arbitrary arrest as tactics to try to stop those who tell the truth and seek to end the bloodshed. The 🟥 red card is flourished in a war zone, and the ⛰️ tilted pitch of conflict over resource extraction leaves civil society struggling to stay in the game.

Two countries, two continents, one shared truth. The playing field isn't level. And yet, the Solidarity Squad aren't hiding in the changing room. They're still playing. Refuse to look away.

Stand with the Solidarity Squad. web.civicus.org/SolidarityWorldCup

🏟️ Today England and Ghana share 90 minutes on the same grass. Back home, the right to speak is under attack in both pla...
23/06/2026

🏟️ Today England and Ghana share 90 minutes on the same grass. Back home, the right to speak is under attack in both places.

Civic space in England is obstructed as the Public Order Act can mean prison sentences for non-violent protest, and hundreds face terrorism-related charges for supporting a banned group. The 🟥 red card is being shown to peaceful protesters, and the 🚩 offside trap of a restrictive law is seeing civil society caught on the wrong side of the line.

Ghana's civic space is also obstructed. Journalists face regular harassment and protest rights are restricted. One of the world's harshest anti-LGBTQI+ bills awaits presidential approval. It would criminalise any expression of support for LGBTQI+ people. Every LGBTQI+ person and ally is threatened with the 🟥 red card.

Two countries, one rating, two versions of the same warning. When the state controls who can speak, the crowd must make more noise. Make yours.

Stand with the Solidarity Squad. web.civicus.org/SolidarityWorldCup
📊 CIVICUS Monitor – England / UK: monitor.civicus.org/country/united-kingdom/
📊 CIVICUS Monitor – Ghana: monitor.civicus.org/country/ghana/

: CIVICUS calls on authorities to reverse Mahrang Baloch and Sibghatullah Shah Ji ’s life sentences and release them im...
23/06/2026

: CIVICUS calls on authorities to reverse Mahrang Baloch and Sibghatullah Shah Ji ’s life sentences and release them immediately.

It is an illegitimate retaliation for activism against attacks on the community and a violation of international human rights obligations.

🇺🇸CIVICUS calls on the U.S. government to end attacks on anti-ICE protesters and respect civic freedoms. Peaceful assemb...
23/06/2026

🇺🇸CIVICUS calls on the U.S. government to end attacks on anti-ICE protesters and respect civic freedoms. Peaceful assembly and expression must be protected.

Our statement: https://web.civicus.org/US06

The has elected five new non-permanent members. But the real problem remains unchanged.While new non-permanent members...
23/06/2026

The has elected five new non-permanent members. But the real problem remains unchanged.

While new non-permanent members will join the Council in 2027, the UNSC's ability to respond to global crises continues to be undermined by veto powers, geopolitical rivalries and the exclusion of civil society voices. From Gaza and Sudan to Ukraine and Afghanistan, repeated failures to act have exposed the structural dysfunction of UN's most powerful body.

At the same time, the process of electing Council members remains largely opaque, with limited opportunities for public scrutiny and no formal role for civil society. Those most affected by conflict are too often excluded from the room where decisions are made.

Read the full article at: web.civicus.org/UNSC-elections

Algeria and Jordan take the pitch today. Off the field, both countries present serious challenges for civil society.In A...
23/06/2026

Algeria and Jordan take the pitch today. Off the field, both countries present serious challenges for civil society.

In Algeria's repressed civic space, the referee is rigged. Activists and journalists face prosecution under the penal code. Media outlets have been forced to close. But the game goes on: some still operate underground or from abroad, continuing to tell the truth.

Jordan's civic space is repressed too. Civil society faces constant surveillance and restrictive laws. Activists and journalists have been detained for speaking out online.

Two countries. Two restrictive environments. One shared refusal to stay silent.

📢 When supporters raise their voices, defenders know they are not alone. Be that crowd.

Norway and Senegal meet today. Off the pitch, they offer two different stories of civic space.Norway's civil society pla...
22/06/2026

Norway and Senegal meet today. Off the pitch, they offer two different stories of civic space.

Norway's civil society plays in open space. But protests on climate and Palestine solidarity have faced restrictions. Funding cuts make it harder for Norwegian civil society to play internationally by supporting activists in other countries.

Senegal's civil society helped drive a democratic transition in 2024. But civic space is obstructed. Growing pressure on journalists and an anti-LGBTQI+ law are putting civil society on the defensive.

Two nations. One open pitch, one under pressure. In both, civil society refuses to stop playing.
📢 The crowd makes a difference. When the world pays attention, it shifts what's possible.

The reigning World Cup champions take the pitch today. Off the pitch, both nations face challenges. Argentina's civic s...
22/06/2026

The reigning World Cup champions take the pitch today. Off the pitch, both nations face challenges.

Argentina's civic space has been downgraded to obstructed. Activists and independent media face increasing constraints on their fundamental freedoms.

Austria's civic space remains open. But pressure on press freedom and freedom of association is growing. Civil society organisations are raising their game.

Two nations. Two different situations. One shared determination from civil society: keep going.

📢 The crowd matters everywhere. When people pay attention, the game changes.

's 2026 elections could determine far more than who governs next. At stake are the future of the 2016 peace agreement, ...
22/06/2026

's 2026 elections could determine far more than who governs next. At stake are the future of the 2016 peace agreement, Colombia's position as a global climate leader and the safety of environmental activists and human rights defenders. As political polarisation intensifies, hard-won gains on peacebuilding, environmental protection and civic freedoms risk being reversed.

For years, Colombia has sought to position itself as a champion of climate action while advancing implementation of the 2016 Peace Accord. But both agendas depend on political stability, institutional commitment and the protection of those working on the frontlines of social and environmental justice.

Read the full article at: web.civicus.org/Colombia-elections

📢 SAVE THE DATEWe protest not only to make our voices heard, but to defend our present and protect our future. Despite g...
22/06/2026

📢 SAVE THE DATE

We protest not only to make our voices heard, but to defend our present and protect our future. Despite growing attacks on civil society, people continue to find ways to mobilise and resist.

To support these efforts, the Global Protest Guide provides practical tools and guidance for citizens, activists, and communities seeking to organise effective and impactful protests.

Join us for the launch webinar, "The Global Protest Guide: Planning and Executing Effective Protests", on 23 June at 14:00 (SAT). Hear directly from the guide's creators about the story behind its development and the lessons it offers for organisers worldwide.

🔗 Register here: web.civicus.org/ProtestGuideWebinar

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