The International Consortium on Closing Civic Space
The Human Rights Initiative (HRI) at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) created an international consortium (iCon) of scholars and experts from around the world to conduct research and develop concrete recommendations on how best to address and push back on closing space around civil society. The ultimate goal of iCon is to develop evidence-based solutions that enhance the resilience and sustainability of civil society and broaden constituencies for human rights. The consortium works with a wide variety of stakeholders from civil society, government, and the donor community to implement remedies.
iCon blogs take a deeper look and provide analysis of issues related to closing civic space. The blogs, developed by iCon members, aim to keep the discussions on closing civic space ongoing and shed light on recent attempts to curtail the work of civil society actors. The iCon blog is a useful platform for constructive debates on the centrality of a vibrant civil society.
AllThe International Consortium on Closing Civic Space Blog Posts
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Invest in Citizens: The best way to push back against closing civic space in Europe and Eurasia
Blog Post — October 1, 2018
Moving Beyond Words: A Meaningful Partnership for the Realization of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda
Blog Post by Lana Baydas — July 27, 2018
Liberty or Security: Do Civil Society Restrictions Limit Terrorism?
Blog Post — June 4, 2018
What Can Be Done to Incentivize the Private Sector to Respect and Protect Civic Freedoms?
Blog Post — May 21, 2018
Promoting Sustainable Business Practices to Protect Human Rights in Africa
Blog Post — May 16, 2018
Supporting the LGBTI Agenda: Why It Matters for Civil Society
Blog Post — March 20, 2018
Opening Up Civic Space through Effective Civil Society and Government Cooperation
Blog Post — January 10, 2018
Empowering Citizens to Reclaim Civic Space in Africa
Blog Post — August 8, 2017
Germany Sets a Poor Example: The Case of ATTAC in Light of Globally Closing Civic Spaces
Blog Post — July 17, 2017
Enabling Citizens to Expand the Frontiers of Human Rights in Africa
Blog Post — May 18, 2017