The Global Fund for Community Foundations held their “Pathways to Power: a Symposium on People-Led Development” in November 2019, exploring numerous new development models to empower grassroots organizations. Participants discussed how local, on-the-ground groups can be more effectively brought in alongside international NGOs as co-creators in a variety of ways, and how best to facilitate […]
Read MoreIn the face of arbitrary arrests and torture, Azerbaijani civil society activists have appealed to the United Nations Committee Against Torture (CAT) and the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT), asking them to intervene to prevent further violence. The appeal, signed by 21 people, says that in response to peaceful rallies on October […]
Read MoreThe World Movement is concerned to learn about the widespread repressive actions taken by the Azerbaijani government in response to peaceful protests on October 19-20, 2019. These measures include arbitrary arrests, police brutality, and an internet and mobile shutdown. Such actions show the government’s flagrant disregard for its citizens’ basic human rights, including the right […]
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The Accountability Lab has issued a call for public input on its 2020-2023 strategy “to make governance work for people everywhere by supporting active citizens, responsible leaders, and accountable institutions.” Foremost, the strategy focuses on the necessity for campaigns that support positive narratives and create role-models for youth. It also outlines the utility in strengthening established […]
Read MoreA recent report published by Global Witness explores violence against environmental activists in the Philippines, which was the most dangerous country for environmental defenders in 2018 with 30 activists murdered for their work. The report finds that attacks were predominantly motivated by the mining, agribusiness, logging, and coal industries. The report alleges that the government […]
Read MoreA new resource called the Digital First Aid Kit aims to help “rapid responders, digital security trainers, and tech-savvy activists” deal with common types of digital emergencies, such as receiving spear phishing attacks, losing access to online accounts, or being impersonated online. The tool walks users through steps to resolve various issues and includes a […]
Read MoreOn October 15, 2019, the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Assembly and Association, Clement Voule, presented a thematic report to the UN General Assembly. The report considers “the impacts of violations to the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association on sustainable development.” It emphasizes how civil society is better able to […]
Read MoreThe European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) is bringing a case against the Azerbaijan government for blocking four independent media organizations’ websites, which have been inaccessible since March 27, 2017. The affected media organizations are Meydan TV, Azadliq, Azerbaycan Saati and Turan TV. The government instituted the blocks with the allegation that they contain prohibited material that calls for […]
Read MoreIncreasingly, stakeholders in civil society and government recognize that youth inclusion will result in more innovative and inclusive policies. To inform stakeholders on effective youth engagement, a new report published by the Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening (CEPPS) “offers recommendations for funders, implementers and local partners considering the implications of national youth policy […]
Read MoreSince anti-corruption protests began on September 20, 2019, the government of Egypt has arrested more than 3,120 people, including respected civil society leaders and the lawyers defending them. On October 12, 2019, armed plainclothes officers kidnapped Egyptian activist and journalist Esraa Abdelfattah in an escalating crackdown on civil society leaders. Abdelfattah is detained under investigation for “disseminating false news” […]
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