Civicus Monitor 2022: Global Trends in Civic Space and Democracy

The Civicus Monitor 2022 provides an overview of the state of civic freedoms and democratic practices in countries worldwide. The report presents the significant declines in civic space in many countries, with governments imposing restrictions on CSOs, media outlets, and freedom of assembly. The COVID-19 pandemic has been used as a pretext for increased surveillance and censorship, and governments have taken advantage of emergency powers to clamp down on dissent. The report also highlights positive developments in countries where CSOs have been able to advocate for human rights and democratic reforms successfully. Read more here.
Source: Civicus Monitor