Read the 2023 edition of Freedom in the World is the 50th in this series of annual comparative reports. More than anything else, five decades of Freedom in the World reports demonstrate that the demand for freedom is universal.
With a multitude of emerging technologies rapidly developing globally, their use, benefits, and risks can many times pose significant hurdles for civic space. From government surveillance, privacy concerns, and learning curves, digital technologies provide a clear challenge for civic space moving forward.
Read ICFJ's three-year global study on gender-based online violence against women journalists representing collaborative research covering 15 countries.
"Digital technologies affect how we experience conflict. Whether it’s hate speech in our social media or bringing together diverse groups for online training, digital tools can harm & help our peacebuilding initiatives.
But where to start? How to know if it’s best to build a chatbot, make a video game or teach people about misinformation?
Presented by 2021 Nobel Peace Prize laureates Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov at the Freedom of Expression Conference, Nobel Peace Center, Oslo 2 September 2022
Read this report by Christian Aid into 'How Covid-19 Shrank Civic Space'.
In May 2022, Under the Mask held a virtual event on 'Promoting Best State Practice during Pandemics.' We were joined by participants across Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East. A huge thank you to all who joined and contributed to such insightful discussions.
Here is a summary of two discussions, and action points to share and take forward. These action points refer to our 10 Best Practices for governments before, during, and after pandemics.
Read this report by CIVICUS Youth Action Team, bringing to light the current trends of youth engagement in civic spaces.
Read highlights from Freedom House's annual report 'The Global Expansion of Authoritarian Rule' on political rights and civil liberties in 2022.
