CIVICUS Monitor

🚀 New global #PeoplePower2025 report shows civic freedoms are under attack globally. A record number of countries are now rated as ‘Repressed’ and ‘Closed.’ See country ratings & data on top violations 🔴🟡🟢: web.civicus.org/PeoplePower2025

Behind the storefronts and online sales of #fastfashion lies a brutal reality: many garment workers face exploitation. 🎧 New episode of #CIVICUSVoices looks at how workers in 🇰🇭#Cambodia and 🇧🇩#Bangladesh are mobilising for better working conditions:web.civicus.org/civicusvoices

🗳️🇻🇳#Vietnam: On Sunday, over 70 million voters will be called on to pick 500 representatives for the Communist Party controlled National Assembly. A look at the state of civic freedoms in the country: web.civicus.org/Vietnam

Human rights defenders should not spend decades in prison for their work. Nor should they lose their lives because of it. At #HRC61 last week, I raised the long-term detention of 96 HRDs & the continued killings of defenders -- two priorities of my mandate since day one.

Repression is rising So is resistance. Our 2026 State of Civil Society Report proves it. web.civicus.org/SOCS2026_EN #SOCS2026

🇵🇭#Philippines: The state of #civicspace remain ''repressed'. In recent months, #protesters have been increasingly criminalised while #activists continue to face baseless charges, harassment and red-tagging by the state. Our latest update: web.civicus.org/PhilippinesMar…

Glad to see @Starbucks engage with our concerns about the use of law enforcement during protests at a number of their stores in December. #ProtectTheProtest Thanks to @BHRCmedia for facilitating this dialogue with one of the world’s largest companies business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news…

To every woman imprisoned for defending human rights: We see you. We honour you. We stand as your witnesses. ➡️web.civicus.org/standasmywitne… #IWD2026 #StandAsMyWitness #InternationalWomensDay

This #InternationalWomensDay, I want to thank the WHRDs who continue their work at the forefront of all human rights struggles despite enormous risks. Your determination & perseverance keep the human rights movement alive in challenging times.

🇳🇵🗳️ Nepal votes in first elections since #GenZ protests toppled the government in September. A look at the state of civic freedoms in the country. A number of concerns that the next government will need to address. web.civicus.org/Nepal

For many people, civic space now begins online. Social media platforms, messaging apps, and digital tools are where people organise, share information, and mobilise. And it is this online space that is increasingly controlled. 🎧Episode 6: Digital repression

Our recent @CIVICUSMonitor update on #Nepal highlights the lack of justice for victims of grotesque human rights violations against protestors in the run up to elections @CIVICUSalliance monitor.civicus.org/explore/nepal-…

🇳🇵🗳️ जवाफदेहिता र लोकतान्त्रिक सुधारको माग गर्दै Gen Z–युवाहरूद्वारा नेतृत्व गरिएकोआन्दोलनहरूको पृष्ठभूमिमा नेपाल निर्वाचनतर्फ अघि बढिरहेको छ। नेपालमा नागरिक सहभागिताको अवस्था माथि एक दृष्टि।सरकारले यी चुनौतिहरूको सम्बोधन गर्नुपर्नेछ: web.civicus.org/Nepal

🇭🇰#HongKong: The state of #civicspace remains 'closed'. In recent months, repression persisted with the Jimmy Lai conviction, silencing of commentary or criticism of the Wang Fuk Court deadly fire & criminalisation of an activist’s father More here: web.civicus.org/HongKongFeb2026

🇳🇵🗳️ #Nepal heads toward elections amid a year of Gen Z–driven protests demanding accountability and democratic reforms. A look at the state of civic freedoms in the country. The next govt will need to confront these concerns: web.civicus.org/Nepal

In 2025, restrictive laws were adopted or proposed in over 65 countries. These laws changed how organisations register. How protests are authorised. And what speech is considered legal. 🎧Episode 5: Trend of legal restrictions

🇱🇦🗳️ #Laos: On Sunday over 4.7 million citizens to vote in national and provincial elections. A look at the state of civic freedoms in the country: web.civicus.org/Laos

🇳🇵#Nepal: As #elections draw near, there is still no accountability for the violent crackdown on #protests by the security forces in September 2025, while #civicspace violations persist More here: web.civicus.org/NepalFeb2026

Detention has become the go‑to strategy for governments to silence human rights defenders. In the past year alone, we documented this tactic in over 70 countries, targeting everyone from environmental activists to lawyers. 🎧Episode 4: Targeted for defending rights

🎧To kick off a new season of #CIVICUSVoices, we explore how corruption and failing power systems has left millions without dependable electricity. From 🇿🇦#SouthAfrica to 🇵🇷#PuertoRico communities are mobilising to keep the lights on: web.civicus.org/civicusvoices

🎧To kick off a new season of #CIVICUSVoices, we first look at protests over energy — and how corruption and govts are leaving people without a basic necessity. From South Africa to Puerto Rico, communities are pushing back to demand reliable power: web.civicus.org/civicusvoices