Syria’s Emerging Grassroots Intelligentsia
For the first time in almost six decades, intellectuals are engaged in an open conversation about their state, society, and shared future in Syria.| Manara Magazine
If we want healthier men, stronger families, and more resilient communities, we must treat the friendship recession as a civic warning sign. Rebuilding institutions that once helped men form lasting bonds—fraternal organizations, faith communities, mentoring networks—can help. The post Men Need Brotherhood, Not Just Resilience appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.| American Enterprise Institute – AEI
The essence of democratic leadership is not domination but devotion to process, to pluralism, to the idea that authority is temporary and accountable. Because in the end, the city belongs to no one who claims to rule it. It belongs to the people who build, sustain, and love it every day. The post The Mayor Does Not “Rule” the City appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.| American Enterprise Institute – AEI
This article examines the function and role of civil society in promoting peace in The Bahamas, with emphasis on implementing peace education programs in schools and universities. The post Role of civil society in the National Peace Initiative (The Bahamas) appeared first on Global Campaign for Peace Education.| Global Campaign for Peace Education
Persistence of impunity in Sudan The post Out of the Shadow of War: Prospects and Challenges for Peace and Justice in Sudan appeared first on African Arguments.| African Arguments
Sudan: the elusive road to Justice The post Transitional Justice in Sudan: Between a Long-Standing Elusive Quest and the Foundation for an Alternative Future appeared first on African Arguments.| African Arguments
Peace efforts don’t need more gleaming Abrahamic baubles, they need a genuine commitment to supporting grassroots religious peacebuilding. The post A little-discussed point in Trump’s Gaza plan could be an opportunity to build interfaith understanding appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
RNZ Pacific Pacific civil society groups say 2025 has been a big year for the ocean. Development Alternatives with Women for a New Era (DAWN) representative Maureen Penjueli said the Pacific Ocean was being hyper-militarised and there was a desire for seabed minerals to be used to build-up military capacity. “Critical minerals, whether from land| Asia Pacific Report
Asia Pacific Report In an open letter released at the Belém Climate Summit, special envoys for strategic regions have expressed their support for the COP30 presidency and for all leaders committed to advancing climate crisis action. Former New Zealand prime minister Dame Jacinda Ardern, the “voice” for Oceania, was among the seven climate envoys signing| Asia Pacific Report
By ‘Alakihihifo Vailala, PMN News The Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP) repeatedly warned its minister that replacing the traditional population-wide survey with administrative data would have negative consequences for data on Pasifika communities. They cautioned that this change would undercount Pacific people and lead to poor policy decisions, yet the changes proceeded. In records obtained| Asia Pacific Report
COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle “The Past is not dead; it is not even past.” William Faulkner was right: past events continue to inform and shape our world. With powerful forces gathering to reassert US dominance over not just Venezuela but the entire Western hemisphere, the vexed issue of local elites, for example Venezuela’s Maria Corina| Asia Pacific Report
By Heather Devere of Asia Pacific Media Network November 5 marks the day that has been set aside to acknowledge Parihaka and the courageous and peaceful resistance of the people against the armed militia that invaded their village in 1881. This year, Parihaka will be the focus of an international conference held in New Plymouth| Asia Pacific Report
Weeks after the Special Session of the Programme Coordinating Board (PCB), the NGO Delegation is still adapting to a shock few saw coming. Alongside discussions on the new UNAIDS operating model and the transitional 2026 UBRAF, the UN Secretary-General’s reform plan dropped a bombshell: a proposal to “sunset” UNAIDS as a UN entity by the end of 2026. The post “We’re Not Watching a Sunset — We’re Watching a Shutdown”: NGO Delegation Responds to UNAIDS Crisis appeared first on ...| NGO Delegation to the UNAIDS PCB
This project examines Yugoslav history between June 1948 and July 1952, beginning with the Tito–Stalin Split and ending with Yugoslavia’s symbolic football victory over the...| Geohistory Today
For the first time in almost six decades, intellectuals are engaged in an open conversation about their state, society, and shared future in Syria.| Manara Magazine
Discussions in the sidelines of the 60th UN Human Rights Council session highlighted the depth and scale of repression in the United Arab Emirates and the phenomenon of transnational repression in the Arab states. On 2 October, FairSquare’s James Lynch moderated Silencing dissent: mass trials in the United Arab Emirates, a panel discussion at the […]| FairSquare
Ross Douthat properly laments the influence and power of activists and elites effecting dramatic change outside the democratic process and then trying to survive or sidestep backlash from voters. The post Philanthropy in the drama of postliberal progressivism appeared first on the Giving Review.| the Giving Review
The NGO Delegation is alarmed by the UN80 report’s plan to sunset UNAIDS in 2026. With the HIV response in crisis, now is not the time to dismantle global leadership. UNAIDS must remain until AIDS is truly ended. The post With the HIV Response in Crisis, UNAIDS Must Not Be Sunset in 2026 appeared first on NGO Delegation to the UNAIDS PCB.| NGO Delegation to the UNAIDS PCB
The CCF is hosted by a civil society organization based on a two-year contract. The current contract is ending on 31 December 2025. The UNAIDS Secretariat and the NGO Delegation, ...| NGO Delegation to the UNAIDS PCB
Abstract This study explores civil society and state perspectives on the human rights status of persons with albinism (PWA), a rare genetic condition characterized by reduced or absent pigmentation of the hair, skin, and eyes. This analysis examines the “situated knowledge” in civil society organisations (CSOs) regarding the human rights situation of PWA in six sub-Saharan African states. The dataset comes from the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), the United Nations’ five-yearly treaty-...| Brill
On Saturday, Ukrainian and Polish activists prepared an unpleasant surprise for Russian diplomats working in Poland. On Ukraine’s National Flag Day, they poured yellow and blue paint along the street in front of the Russian Embassy in Warsaw, symbolising the national colours of Ukraine. ‘Yesterday, Russia celebrated its National Flag Day. However we will not […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
The NGO Delegation to the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) has welcomed a francophone African voice back into its ranks: Ulrich Mvate, Executive Director of Humanity First Cameroon Plus. His ...| NGO Delegation to the UNAIDS PCB
By Susana Suisuiki, RNZ Pacific Waves presenter/producer| Asia Pacific Report
Israel is boosting its Zionist influence in the Pacific. Australia has exposed such media influence. The media in the Philippines is now under scrutiny. And Aotearoa New Zealand?| Asia Pacific Report
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My quiet summer fundraiser continues. So far we’ve received $3223 from 30 people. If you find my work meaningful, please send me some support (it’s tax-deductible). Thank you so much! – Tom| Random Communications from an Evolutionary Edge
The NGO Delegation to the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board is gathering input for our 2025 NGO Report on community-led, integrated HIV healthcare service delivery and we need your voice!| unaidspcbngo.org
Indonesians fighting against exploitation of their land for palm oil must confront both powerful corporate interests and an extraordinary level of state control over land that can be traced back to the colonial era. Here, we share observations from those who took part in a recent panel discussion about palm oil and land rights*, inspired by a hard-hitting new documentary, Colonial Debris. The post You can’t talk about palm oil with...| Views & Voices
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Victims of transnational repression (TNR) in the UK may lose trust in the British system to take the threats to them seriously, a Select Committee inquiry has been told in relation to cases linked to the governments of Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. In written evidence published by the UK parliament’s Joint Committee […]| FairSquare
Civil society organizations’ statement on the Conference “Policies against Hunger 2025” Berlin, 3 July 2025 From 23rd to 25th June the German Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity hosted the Policies against Hunger Conference in Berlin, which aims at supporting the global implementation of the human right to food. Civil society organizations (CSOs) participated […]| Urgenci
The Global AIDS Strategy 2026-2031 must match today’s urgency with clarity, ambition, and a firm commitment to the communities who continue to drive the HIV response towards success – and ...| NGO Delegation to the UNAIDS PCB
We are pleased to introduce Amrita Sarkar, a dedicated and experienced change-maker in the field of transgender persons' wellbeing and HIV advocacy, as the newly selected NGO Delegate to participate ...| unaidspcbngo.org
By Teuila Fuatai, RNZ Pacific senior journalist, Iliesa Tora, and Christina Persico| Asia Pacific Report
The London-based policy analyst and commentator talks to Michael E. Hartmann about where criticism of politicized charity is coming from in the U.K., why, and what could and should perhaps be done about it.| the Giving Review
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As Sonal Giani steps down as an NGO Delegate to the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board (PCB), we recognize her significant contributions and acknowledge the unfortunate reality that her departure is ...| unaidspcbngo.org
In this episode, Belle interviews Dr. Annika Schmeding, Senior Researcher at the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) and a Lecturer at the University of Amsterdam (UvA), about her first book, Sufi Civilities: Religious Authority and Political Change in Afghanistan (Stanford University Press, 2023). In Sufi Civilities (and in our podcast episode), Schmeding examines how contemporary urban Sufi communities in Afghanistan deal with violence and transition. She addresses how th...| Ajam Media Collective
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47人案揭露對北京的真正威脅是立法機關之外的群衆運動。 The post 心中害怕，就殺一儆百—香港「47人案」判刑分析 appeared first on Lausan.| Lausan
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Polling hasn’t even opened in some US states, and already former Republican president Donald Trump has begun setting the stage to claim the election is rigged… but only if he doesn’t win. In other words, he’s having a bet each way, which suggests that deep down, Trump suspects he might lose again. Chris Graham explains. After [...] The post The Polls Have Barely Opened, And Already Trump Has Raised The Spectre of A ‘Stolen Election’… Unless He Wins, Of Course appeared first on ...| New Matilda
In case you’ve been living under a rock, there’s a US presidential election in the wings this week. But whatever Tuesday’s result, the one group of folks you probably shouldn’t blame for the outcome are the ‘conspiracy theorists’. Kari James looks back on the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump to help explain why ‘believing crazy [...] The post In Defence Of Conspiracy Theorists: It’s The Trauma, Stupid appeared first on New Matilda.| New Matilda
Beijing cannot tolerate those who expose the fraudulence and hypocrisy of its sham rule of law. The post Mass jailing of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy candidates shows Beijing’s fear of mass militancy appeared first on Lausan.| Lausan
After the USSR re-occupied Latvia from Nazi Germany in 1944, they constructed a narrative that framed the USSR as a welcome liberator. This was designed...| GeoHistory
How we can criticise Donald Trump for his lack of self-reflection if we keep refusing to reflect on ourselves, asks Alex Vickery-Howe? Donald Trump is not a king. He still thinks he can be the sovereign of a democratic nation, and that’s merely one of the many absurdities of the silly, silly git. He alsoMore| New Matilda
A recent investigation by ABC’s Four Corners program about the growing cotton industry in the Northern Territory and its consumption of water has missed the mark… and the point. Geoff Russell explains why. “This is cattle country.” says Angus Grigg, on the recent ABC Four Corners story, “Water Grab”. The program is about how the bigMore| New Matilda
We are excited to announce the call for case studies for this year's NGO report, which will focus on Community Leadership. This annual report sheds light on critical issues relevant to ...| unaidspcbngo.org
Women leaders emerged as key drivers in the strategy to boost vaccination demand and and address "COVID fatigue." The post Women Lead the Charge in Mauritania to Boost Vaccination Demand and Reach Underserved Populations appeared first on Health Systems Strengthening Accelerator.| Health Systems Strengthening Accelerator
We are seeking community proposals for thematic segments at the 56th and 57th PCB meetings, scheduled for June and December 2025. In line with the decision made at the 53rd ...| unaidspcbngo.org
Calling prostitution ‘sex work’ doesn’t make it less harmful. Michelle Panayi explains why Australia must take seriously calls from a high-ranking United Nations expert for a rethink on the way we allow society to treat many women and young girls. A landmark report by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls,More| New Matilda
Audrey, Altstadt. The Politics of Culture in Soviet Azerbaijan, 1920-1940. Routledge, London and New York, 2016. 234pp, $65pb. ISBN 9781138639003.| GeoHistory
Following up on my earlier post about the horrendous situation in Israel and Palestine, I’m offering here a similar broad-spectrum empathic reflection by columnist Nicholas Kristof. Then I share a fascinating conversation I had with ChatGPT, to whom I gave the challenging prompt to be a Great Peacemaker there. Under my urging, it responded with increasingly creative approaches. Finally, I note some interesting grassroots nonviolent direct actions happening there that could be expanded...| Random Communications from an Evolutionary Edge
Candiru is a secretive Israel-based company that sells spyware exclusively to governments. Using Internet scanning, we identified more than 750 websites linked to Candiru’s spyware infrastructure. We found many domains masquerading as advocacy organizations such as Amnesty International, the Black Lives Matter movement, as well as media companies, and other civil-society themed entities.| The Citizen Lab
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of John Rock, a distinguished member of the NGO Delegation of the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) between 2013 and 2014. John’s dedication ...| unaidspcbngo.org
Written by Chun-yi Lee. This article reflects on the relevance of the Sunflower and Umbrella Movement today. Looking at the case of media freedom, the author highlights the importance of civil soci…| Taiwan Insight
In the framework of the “parallel polis” for which N. S. Lyons called at the National Conservatism conference in Brussels, there already exists a latent one in America’s central-city neighborhoods.| the Giving Review
Written by Klavier Wang. This article focuses on the movement-place making, a process of transforming physical spaces into vibrant and inclusive environments that foster community engagement and id…| Taiwan Insight
Labor journalist Hamilton Nolan’s new book on “the struggle for the soul of labor” takes progressive philanthropy to task for not prioritizing the promotion of America’s labor movement and makes an urgent plea for it to do more, and with more patience.| the Giving Review
Written by You-Hao Lai. Taiwan’s civil society played a critical role in countering disinformation during the 2024 election. This article details civil groups’ ongoing efforts in protec…| Taiwan Insight
Gender equality can’t be achieved by the UN Agenda 2030 due to a lack of feminist policymaking. The UN Sustainable Development Goals fail The post Achieving sustainable development: the shortcomings of the UN SDGs and the need for feminist policymaking first appeared on Young Feminist Europe.| Young Feminist Europe
The Trump years are ending – at least for now. Granted, its somewhat problematic here to even use the past tense. Trump is still President, and he may run ag...| aelkus.github.io
I honestly did not want to write another post about social media moderation/counter-disinfo for a while. Especially about Twitter moderation. But, as Jeff Go...| aelkus.github.io
