Kenya: ICJ Kenya Denounces Detention, Expulsion of Zimbabwean Lawyer and Rights Activist Brian Kagoro
ICJ Kenya has condemned the unlawful detention and expulsion of Zimbabwean lawyer Brian Kagoro, highlighting its implications for civic space in Kenya.
Only the ungrateful eat horse meat
A new law that bans the slaughter of horses and donkeys and the sale of their meat is framed as a necessary act of civic gratitude towards these animals who have historically served humanity.
Zimbabwe: Politics of Fear Grips Communities As Human Rights Crisis Deepens - Report
A report by the Zimbabwe Peace Project highlights a surge in human rights violations in Zimbabwe, with 110 incidents reported in January 2026 affecting over 3,600 individuals, amidst a backdrop of political repression and violence.
Civic-Military Hardships
The school year in São Paulo has started with a hundred state schools adopting a civic-military model that raises concerns about students' rights and potential discrimination.
Burkina Faso's parliament approves ban on political parties
Burkina Faso's transitional parliament has approved a bill banning all political parties, consolidating military control amid international concerns over repression.
Civic Groups Demand an Apology from Coupang's Kim Beom-seok and Introduction of Punitive Damages
Civic groups in South Korea are demanding an apology from Coupang's CEO Kim Beom-seok following the revelation of a major data breach affecting millions of accounts.
Burkina Faso: Reverse Ban On All Political Parties, UN Urges Burkina Faso Junta
The UN rights chief has urged the Burkina Faso government to cease repression of civic space and reconsider its plan to dissolve all political parties as the junta continues to suppress dissent.
Burkina Faso: Reverse Ban On All Political Parties, UN Urges Burkina Faso Junta
The UN rights chief has urged the Burkina Faso junta to stop suppressing civic space and to reverse its decision to ban all political parties.
Burkina Faso: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights criticizes the dissolution of political parties
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, criticized the military junta's decision to dissolve political parties in Burkina Faso, calling for a genuine civic and democratic space.
UN urges Burkina Faso junta to reverse political party ban
The UN rights chief has called on Burkina Faso's junta to stop repressing civic space and to overturn its plan to ban all political parties.
Gambia: Efscrj Launches Centre to Advance Rights, Justice, Civic Consciousness
The Gambia celebrates the launch of the Edward Francis Small Center for Rights and Justice, honoring the legacy of a key figure in political activism on what would have been his 135th birthday.