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United States joins human rights watch list amid declining civil liberties

Civicus, a nonprofit focused on monitoring civic rights globally, has recently included the United States in its watchlist due to a significant deterioration in civil liberties within the nation. Alongside countries such as Serbia, Pakistan, Italy, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the U.S. now......

Calls for Protest Ban Outside Places of Worship Spark Debate on Civil Liberties

In recent comments, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for the banning of protests outside places of worship, including synagogues and churches, citing concerns that such demonstrations foster division within the community. Albanese’s remarks come after a series of incidents,......

Pan-African Assembly in Accra Tackles Civic Space Challenges Across the Continent

In a bold move to address the mounting challenges facing civil society across Africa, the pan-African movement Africans Rising is set to host the All-African Movement Assembly (AAMA 2024) in Accra, Ghana. Scheduled for August 29-31, this landmark event will bring together over 400 in-person participants......

Georgia Approves Contentious 'Foreign Agent' Law Amid Widespread Protests

In a move that has sparked widespread condemnation and ongoing protests, Georgia's parliament has voted to adopt a controversial "foreign agents" law. The legislation, which opponents denounce as a Kremlin-inspired attempt to repress civil society, passed with a majority of MPs backing......

Morocco Makes History as First African Nation to Lead UN Human Rights Council

In a historic milestone, Morocco has achieved a groundbreaking victory by being elected as the President of the United Nations Human Rights Council for the year 2024, triumphing over South Africa in a closely-watched vote. This momentous occasion signifies the inaugural instance of an African nation......