Freedom of assembly UN Special Rapporteurs: Severe rights restrictions on “gilets jaunes” protesters in France 15 February 2019
Civic space victories UNITED KINGDOM: Government backs change in law to give charity status to ‘public interest journalism 14 February 2019
Freedom of assembly NETHERLANDS: Zwarte Piet protestors make complaint about inclusion on terrorism list 13 February 2019
Freedom of assembly UN: UK must stop disproportionate use of security laws after conviction of Stansted 15 13 February 2019
Freedom of assembly COUNCIL OF EUROPE: Commissioner Mijatović provides her initial observations on human rights issues relating to the “yellow vest” movement 30 January 2019
Access to funding Civil society accountability in times of declining trust: CIVICUS’s journey 30 January 2019
Freedom of assembly BELGIUM: Hundreds arrested reported as clashes during anti-government protests 25 January 2019
Access to funding HUNGARY: Commission takes next step in infringement procedure against Hungary for criminalising activities in support of asylum applicants 24 January 2019
Civic space victories LATVIA: As negotiations continue, CSOs look forward to good relations with new government 23 January 2019
Freedom of association ESTONIA: Fears of increased smear campaign against civil society as elections approach 23 January 2019