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Civil Society

Examining the drivers of closing space for civil society and generating evidence-based approaches to make civil society more resilient.

Working with partners around the world, CSIS’s Human Rights Initiative (HRI) strives to increase the resilience of civil society and social justice advocacy wherever it is threatened.

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The Spectrum of Encryption: Safety and Security Considerations
By Lindsey R. Sheppard, Kathleen H. Hicks, Joseph Federici
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The George Floyd Protests: A Global Rallying Cry for Democracy
By Samuel Brannen
June 11, 2020
Commentary
Venezuelan Elections Must Include the Diaspora
By Margarita R. Seminario
March 27, 2020

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