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Dear G20: The virus doesn’t discriminate but humans do
Civic organisations from across the world ask whether this moment will go down in history as yours truly stepping up to the challenge, or the moment when you caved in to powerful…
Afrobarometer: ‘68% of Africans don’t think their vote is secret’
Distrust is highest in established democracies like Kenya and Senegal
Human rights 70 years on: Important victories as well as major misses
Human Rights Day might not be a reason for celebrations. But it’s a useful reminder of what’s been achieved over 70 years.
Protesters react to ‘out of date’ institutions – report
Global institutions face losing their point if they continue to ignore people’s issues, warns civil society alliance Civicus.
Africa’s liberators should embrace civil society as an ally
Governments across Africa are clamping down on dissent, hiding their secrets and attacking the funding base of their critics.
Africa is failing Libya, say NGOs
African governments are "failing" Libyan citizens and all Africans, according to civil society organisations on Friday.
Time for South Africa to stand up for its ideals
As a significant resolution hits the table at the UN Human Rights Council this month, SA’s vote will make all the difference, argue activists.