Civil society news

Here are some recent news articles and updates from the world of civil society:

Global News

  1. UN Launches Global Campaign to End Violence Against Women: The United Nations has launched a global campaign to end violence against women, which includes a series of events and initiatives to raise awareness and promote action to prevent and respond to violence against women. (Source: UN News)
  2. Global Civil Society Calls for Climate Action: A coalition of global civil society organizations has called on governments to take immediate action to address the climate crisis, citing the urgent need for a global response to the crisis. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. Human Rights Groups Condemn Crackdown on NGOs in Egypt: Human rights groups have condemned the Egyptian government's crackdown on non-governmental organizations (NGOs), which has led to the arrest and detention of several human rights defenders. (Source: Human Rights Watch)

Regional News

  1. South Africa's Civil Society Demands Action on Corruption: Civil society organizations in South Africa have demanded action from the government to address corruption and improve governance, following a series of high-profile corruption scandals. (Source: The Mail & Guardian)
  2. India's Civil Society Calls for Protection of Human Rights Defenders: Civil society organizations in India have called for greater protection of human rights defenders, following a series of attacks and intimidation against activists and journalists. (Source: The Hindu)
  3. Brazil's Civil Society Demands Action on Deforestation: Civil society organizations in Brazil have demanded action from the government to address deforestation and protect the Amazon rainforest, which is facing a surge in fires and destruction. (Source: The Guardian)

Sector-Specific News

  1. NGO Sector Faces Funding Crisis: The non-governmental organization (NGO) sector is facing a funding crisis, with many organizations struggling to secure funding and resources to continue their work. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. Humanitarian Aid Sector Condemns Attacks on Aid Workers: The humanitarian aid sector has condemned attacks on aid workers and humanitarian convoys, which have resulted in the deaths and injuries of several aid workers. (Source: The New York Times)
  3. Environmental NGOs Launch Campaign to Protect Endangered Species: Environmental NGOs have launched a campaign to protect endangered species, including the critically endangered Sumatran rhino and the Amur leopard. (Source: The Guardian)

Upcoming Events

  1. World Social Forum: The World Social Forum will take place in Montreal, Canada, from August 9-14, 2023, and will bring together civil society organizations and activists from around the world to discuss global issues and promote social and economic justice. (Source: World Social Forum)
  2. Human Rights Council Session: The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its 51st session from June 13-30, 2023, and will discuss a range of human rights issues, including the situation in Ukraine and the impact of climate change on human rights. (Source: UN Human Rights Council)
  3. Global Citizen Festival: The Global Citizen Festival will take place in New York City on September 24, 2023, and will feature performances by a range of artists and activists, with a focus on promoting global citizenship and addressing global challenges. (Source: Global Citizen)