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.

🇺🇸 : The indictment of Heidi Beirich is an attack on .We stand with Heidi, the Southern Poverty Law Centre (SPLC) and e...
25/08/2026

🇺🇸 : The indictment of Heidi Beirich is an attack on .

We stand with Heidi, the Southern Poverty Law Centre (SPLC) and everyone defending civic freedoms as the machinery of the state is increasingly turned against perceived opponents.

Call for Expressions of Interest: External Consultant – CIVICUS July 2027–June 2032 Strategy Development Application Dea...
25/08/2026

Call for Expressions of Interest: External Consultant – CIVICUS July 2027–June 2032 Strategy Development
Application Deadline: 4 September 2026
Full details: web.civicus.org/StrategyReviewConsultant

As CIVICUS approaches the end of its 2022–2027 strategic period, it seeks an experienced external facilitator to co-design and lead a participatory, evidence-based planning process. The process will deliver a credible, actionable, and member-owned strategy for July 2027–June 2032.

The UN reappointed its human rights chief. But who voted against him — and who stayed silent — matters.Volker Türk has b...
25/08/2026

The UN reappointed its human rights chief. But who voted against him — and who stayed silent — matters.

Volker Türk has been reappointed as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, winning 144 votes in the UN General Assembly. But the result also exposed significant divisions: 10 states voted against, 13 abstained and 26 did not vote.

The USA joined Russia, North Korea and Israel among those opposing his reappointment — a striking alignment at a time when major powers are increasingly challenging the international human rights system.

The divisions come as the UN human rights system faces mounting political pressure and a serious funding crisis, with cuts already reducing the capacity of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to document abuses and operate where violations are taking place.

Read the full analysis at: web.civicus.org/Turk-electionEN

24/08/2026

“Solidarity is stronger than prison walls.” — Valiantsin Stefanovic

Valiantsin Stefanovic is a Belarusian human rights defender and member of Viasna who was imprisoned for his human rights work.

Now released, he shares his powerful testimony about what solidarity meant to him during his time behind bars — and why standing with human rights defenders matters.

Watch his story. Share his message. Stand in solidarity with human rights defenders who remain imprisoned for defending the rights of others: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/action/petition-stand-as-my-witness/

: India's Chief Justice called unemployed young people 'cockroaches.' Gen Z made it the biggest challenge yet to Prime ...
24/08/2026

: India's Chief Justice called unemployed young people 'cockroaches.' Gen Z made it the biggest challenge yet to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strong-arm rule.

What started as a satirical website mocking the insult turned into a nationwide movement led by the country's Gen Z: the Cockroach Janta Party. It grew to 22 million followers in two weeks, organised almost entirely through social media, bypassing a mainstream press largely co-opted by the government.

What makes it dangerous for Modi isn't just its size - it's who joined. Hindus and Muslims prayed side by side at the Delhi protests, cutting across the religious lines the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has built its power on. Older generations, different castes and parties joined too. On 25 July, the education minister resigned - a rare concession from a government that doesn't usually give ground.

But Modi has a track record of learning the wrong lesson: since the protests ended, police have detained and harassed hundreds of students and reportedly targeted their families.

Read the full analysis: web.civicus.org/Cockroach-Janta-Party

📢 Webinar | AI & Civil Society: Reclaiming Power in the Digital Age Join us for a live discussion on new research explor...
21/08/2026

📢 Webinar | AI & Civil Society: Reclaiming Power in the Digital Age

Join us for a live discussion on new research exploring the threats, barriers, and advocacy gaps facing civil society in the age of AI.

Key Discussion Points:
• The Surveillance Frontline: How FRT, predictive policing, and spyware are reshaping civic space worldwide
• The Adoption Divide: Why most CSOs remain locked out of AI's benefits — and what's needed to change that
• The Governance Gap: How civil society, particularly in the Global South, can reclaim a seat at the table on AI regulation

🗓 Wednesday, 26 August 2026
🕐 15:00–16:30 SAST / 14:00–15:30 CET
🔗 Register now: web.civicus.org/AI-ReportWebinar

📄 Download the full report, advocacy brief and toolkit: web.civicus.org/AI-and-CivilSociety

: After the violent 6 July 2026 eviction in San Juan, five defenders linked to the Black Fraternal Organisation of Hond...
14/08/2026

: After the violent 6 July 2026 eviction in San Juan, five defenders linked to the Black Fraternal Organisation of Honduras (OFRANEH) remain under criminal proceedings for defending their community’s ancestral territory.

The eviction came just days after a new law introduced measures that could facilitate evictions by fast-tracking action against land occupations and prioritising agro-industrial, tourism and energy projects over communities’ collective rights.

We stand in solidarity with and Garífuna communities in defence of their dignity, territories and collective rights.

Read more: https://www.civicus.org/index.php/es/medios-y-recursos/noticias/8669-carta-abierta-al-magistrado-presidente-de-la-corte-suprema-de-justicia-y-del-poder-judicial-de-honduras

13/08/2026

This , we're not asking to just be heard. We're asking to be trusted, resourced and empowered to lead✊

Read, sign and give feedback to the .

Link in bio, or go to: https://icsw.civicus.org/youth-manifesto-en/

Help shape the future of the CIVICUS Alliance. The CIVICUS Board Elections nomination process is officially open, offeri...
13/08/2026

Help shape the future of the CIVICUS Alliance.

The CIVICUS Board Elections nomination process is officially open, offering CIVICUS Voting Members the chance to stand for election and contribute to the strategic direction and governance of the alliance.

We are looking for leaders who bring strong expertise, diverse perspectives and a commitment to advancing human rights, civic space and citizen action.

Five Board positions are available for the 2027-2029 term.

If you are a CIVICUS Voting Member, or know an eligible leader who could make a valuable contribution, we encourage you to learn more and submit a nomination before 4 September 2026.

🔗 web.civicus.org/BoardElections2026

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