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When women organise, democracy survives. As part of our annual #MarchWithUs campaign our new article reflects on why gender justice cannot become a casualty of today’s global crises. globalvoices.org/2026/03/08/whe… + stories : forus-international.org/en/campaign/ma… @globalvoices

💡𝐋’𝐞́𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞́ 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐞 (𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟔 → 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓) Depuis 2016, les organisations de solidarité internationale ont fait des progrès notables pour intégrer le genre dans leurs pratiques : approches plus stratégiques, plus inclusives et plus intersectionnelles.

NEW! @nnngo is accepting applications for the 2026 cohort of its 12 month journalism Fellowship. The program focuses on three focal geopolitical zones in Nigeria: North East, South West, and South East. Learn more and apply by February 20. twp.ai/4iw8B3

"Young people have effectively leveraged tools such as social media by using them in ways that outpace traditional systems, and the pivotal role it played in uniting youth was evident in the recent protests in Nepal." @Forus_Int globalvoices.org/2025/11/24/the…

Overall, the 2025 Kenya Country Focus Report shows that the space for civil society in Kenya is shrinking and under pressure. While civil society organizations still play an important role in governance, they are currently facing growing political, legal, and operational challenges. The #EUSEE network is coordinated by @hivos and includes @CIVICUSalliance, Democracy Reporting International, European Partnership for Democracy, @Forus_Int and @anticorruption 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲? 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮. 🔗tikenya.org/.../kenya-coun…

After a year of #EUSEE data, the trend is stark: over half of country alerts show a deterioration in the enabling environment for civil society. Repression evolves — so does citizen mobilisation. How can data drive action? Join our webinar on 26 Feb: web.civicus.org/26FebEUSEE

Who helps ensure local voices shape global development? 🌎 @Forus_Int connects civil society platforms worldwide to advance participation, social justice, and #SDG action. 📖 Their report on localization & multi-stakeholder partnerships shares 15+ case studies showing SDGs driven from the ground up. Did you know that nearly 70% of countries now have formal national-local coordination mechanisms for the SDGs 🌍 📘 See more of the report's key findings: loom.ly/fM7anFc

The 2023-2025 global super election cycle has been marred by post #electoralviolence. The #EUSEE and partners invite you to a webinar on election-related violence and its implications for the enabling environment for #civilsociety in 2026. Register here: qrco.de/bgVDOk

Argentina's university protests are now merging with more recent mobilizations that reflect deeper generational concerns about gender justice, equal access to knowledge, social mobility, and the future of public institutions. @Forus_Int globalvoices.org/2025/12/18/soc…

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗜𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄! What does it take to strengthen civil society at scale? For us at NNNGO, 2025 was a year of growth, collaboration, and strengthened civil society in and outside Nigeria. From expanding our membership to deepening capacity development, strengthening civic space, and reaching over 2.5 million people digitally, Nigeria Network of NGOs made meaningful progress in supporting nonprofits for sustainable development. Our 2025 in Review tells the full story. See the impact, partnerships, and priorities that shaped our impact via the link in the comment section. Join us as we reflect on the impact and look ahead to 2026. Cc: @Network @Forus_Int @HeinrichBoell_ @wacsi @TYDanjumaFoundation @APForg @AFD_France #CallToAction #NNNGOYearInReview #AdvancingSolutionsandNewInstitutionalSupport #LocalWorkforGlobalImpact #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #LeavingNoOneBehind #GlobalGoals

Women led Agroforestry is strengthening Food security and climate Resilience in Uganda 🇺🇬 my latest dispatch in the forus journalism fellowship @Forus_Int @eco_trust @KasUganda @risj_oxford forus-international.org/en/news/beyond…

👉 Más información sobre este reconocimiento en anong.org.uy/sello-crisalid…

Accountability is the foundation of a healthy democracy. This year, we amplified community voices, supported CSOs monitoring public institutions, and strengthened platforms for citizen feedback. When citizens participate, institutions improve, and society becomes stronger.

🇵🇰 New Pakistan Civic Space Monitor 2024–2025 shows civic space under severe pressure: overall score 26/100 On #HumanRightsDay, the data is a reminder: protecting civic freedoms is more urgent than ever. 📊 pcsm.info

@Ngofednepal is stepping into a new era — more participatory, youth-informed, and digitally ready. We’re glad to support this foundational strengthening process and its long-term vision. 🔗 Learn more about how we support national members: forus-international.org/en/supporting-…

Le smartphone remplacera-t-il l’hôpital en Afrique Centrale ? Cette étude du @Repongac révèle un potentiel immense… mais aussi un risque d’exclusion. 🔹 68,5% craignent une IA qui creuse les inégalités 🔹 Manque de données locales = biais majeurs 🔗forus-international.org/en/extra/hub/r…

Las redes de la sociedad civil, como Red Encuentro en Argentina, se están adaptando, innovando y construyendo nuevos caminos para la sostenibilidad a largo plazo. 💪 Descubre cómo los miembros de Forus están fortaleciendo sus plataformas: forus-international.org/es/supporting-…

📢 New: EU SEE November Alerts Overview 63 alerts this month — including crisis alerts for Gaza & Colombia. Key trends: ⚠️ Election violence ⚠️ Crackdowns on dissent ⚠️ Restrictive laws targeting CSOsRead the full breakdown ⬇️ eusee.hivos.org/overview-of-al…

Did Doha deliver? 🌍 This article breaks down what WSSD2 achieved — and the gaps that remain on social protection, financing, digital inclusion & accountability. 🔗 forus-international.org/en/extra/hub/a… #WSSD2

Orgullosos de apoyar a la sociedad civil boliviana a través de nuestra miembro @redunitas , que promueve el diálogo constructivo y la participación democrática durante las elecciones nacionales. 👉 Más información: forus-international.org/es/supporting-…