The Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) released a new report on the changing landscape of internet governance entitled: “Media Development in the Digital Age: Five Ways to Engage in Internet Governance.” In the report, CIMA identified civil society as a vital influencer for the future of internet governance, but found they are often absent…
On March 15, 2017, Võ Văn Ái of the democratic Vietnamese non-profit organization, Vietnam Committee on Human Rights (VCHR), spoke about Vietnam’s restrictive “Law on Belief and Religion” at the 34th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva. The “Law on Belief and Religion” requires religious groups to register with the government,…
FUNDAMEDIOS, an Ecuadorian organization promoting freedom of expression, published an online guide for reporting on Equator’s upcoming elections entitled “Manual para Coberturas Electorales.” The manual includes tips for how users can sidestep censorship of political content on social media, an ongoing trend that has targeted the voices of civil society. Shortly after Ecuador’s first round…
The World Movement for Democracy has launched a new video series, “A Call for Action – Voices from the Frontlines,” featuring stories of our Steering Committee members who are among the world’s leading activists, politicians, and academics. Although their perspectives are unique, they are united in their belief that civil society is essential in defending…