🎧 Young people aren’t just future internet users -they’re shaping the digital world today. In the latest #SystemUpdatePodcast, Diya Aravinthan discusses why youth voices matter for online safety, digital literacy & internet governance. Listen: youtu.be/uQo5MePDq6g #Forus #CADE #D4D

🇧🇼 Botswana’s new Tax Administration Act is now in effect, bringing new compliance requirements with important implications for civil society organisations. What does it mean for CSOs? Read the latest #EUSEE alert for details 👇 eusee.hivos.org/alert/tax-ad... #CivilSociety #Botswana #CivicSpace

AI depends on data centres, mining and huge amounts of energy. Sara Marcucci of the AI + Planetary Justice Alliance explores why ecological justice must be part of AI governance. 🎧https://youtu.be/dHc5-VWeI0U #AI #ClimateJustice #SystemUpdatePodcast #Forus #CADE #D4D

🇮🇳 #India: Activists face surveillance and detention. Civic space is classified as "Repressed." New #EUSEE report documents the enabling environment for civil society in India. 👉 eusee.hivos.org/assets/2026/... #CivilSociety #HumanRights #Democracy

On April 28, on the sidelines of the #FiCS / #G7 special event in Paris, FiCS, @AFD_en , @CDP and @FORUS co-organised the first official meeting of the new PDBs-CSOs Dialogue Coalition in a hybrid format. The aim is to strengthen dialogue between PDBs & CSOs: youtu.be/NfN5qeMdeMk?...

Launch of the new Public Development Banks & Civil Society Organisations Dialogue Coalition

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May 2026 brought a wave of alerts on civic space restrictions, electoral pressures and civil society repression worldwide. The #EUSEE Monthly Alert Overview is out now 📄 eusee.hivos.org/overview-of-... #CivicSpace #EUSEE #CivilSociety #Democracy #enablingenvironment

“Foreign agents” laws are spreading globally. Often framed as transparency, they stigmatise NGOs, restrict funding and silence criticism. When civil society is labelled a threat, democracy shrinks. Read this #EUSEE article for more: eusee.hivos.org/foreign-agen... #HumanRights

In Venezuela, ageing isn’t slowing people down, it’s driving change. From digital skills to community action, older adults are rebuilding and leading. What if longevity is an opportunity, not a burden? 🔗 www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub... #Ageing #Inclusion #SocialImpact

Increased life expectancy as a driving force for reconstruction in Venezuela | Forus

The traditional view tends to associate ageing with retirement, staying at home and withdrawing from the world of work. However, in a Venezuela that is rebuilding itself from the ground up, a new generation of leaders is emerging whose most valuable asset is their accumulated knowledge.

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La inclusión empieza por la mentalidad, no por las infraestructuras. En Venezuela, el verdadero reto es acabar con los prejuicios, no construir rampas. 🔗Lee más en este artículo escrito como parte de la beca de periodismo Forus: www.forus-international.org/es/extra/hub... #Inclusión #ODS

La mente antes que el asfalto: El desafío de la empatía y la inclusión en Venezuela | Forus

El debate global sobre la accesibilidad suele centrarse en el cemento: la construcción de rampas, el diseño de ascensores o la adecuación de unidades de transporte. Sin embargo, para los defensores de los derechos humanos y las organizaciones de la sociedad civil en Venezuela, la transformación más

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In the Great Lakes region, speaking out is becoming risky. Restrictions, intimidation & arrests are pushing journalists & civil society toward self-censorship as a survival strategy. Who can still speak freely & at what cost? www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub... #CivicSpace #HumanRights

Data doesn’t drive change - narratives do. As ODA cuts deepen, civil society is rethinking how to communicate, mobilise and rebuild trust in global cooperation. 👉 Read more: www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub... #ODA #GlobalCooperation #ShiftTheNarrative

Data-Based Narrative: How Civil Society Is Reshaping the Case for ODA and Global Cooperation | Forus

Forus hosted the interactive session: Data-Based Narrative: Shaping ODA and Global Cooperation, creating a dynamic space to explore how CSOs are leveraging data to strengthen communication, advocacy, and public engagement.

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4 years left of the 2030 Agenda. What comes next is already being shaped. Civil society's message: Defend. Demand. Decline. ➡️ www.ipsnews.net/2026/05/the-... #post2030 #SDGs #civilsociety @ipsnews.net @fingo.fi

The 3Ds for a Credible Post-2030 Development Agenda

Just four years of the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development remain.

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🇵🇰 #Pakistan: Civic space is heavily restricted. From internet shutdowns to arrests and digital repression, civil society faces major constraints - yet continues to resist. New #EUSEE report highlights the challenges 👇 👉 eusee.hivos.org/document/pak... #CivicSpace #HumanRights #CivilSociety

#Paraguay: El crecimiento económico convive con profundas desigualdades y un espacio cívico en retroceso. Indicadores débiles de gobernanza y nuevas restricciones a la sociedad civil plantean serias preocupaciones. Nuevo informe #EUSEE analiza el entorno propicio: eusee.hivos.org/document/par...

Big moment 🚨 Forus is an early endorser of the @oecd-ocde.bsky.social call to action on #LocallyLedDevelopment — launching today. And our Co-Chair Dr. Moses Isooba is a CSO voice on stage 👏 Time to shift power to local actors. 👉 Join: www.peacedirect.org/invitation-t... #ShiftThePower

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What do we stop funding when aid is cut? 📉 ODA is falling again 📉 Local programmes are first to go 📉 Long-term impact is lost This isn’t just budget cuts — it’s a shift away from cooperation. And the consequences are already here. 👉 www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub... #GlobalSolidarity

What to fund and what not to fund? | Forus

For the second year in a row, aid and development financial support levels have fallen, with 2025 marking the biggest drop. Governments across Europe and beyond are tightening their budgets, often citing inflation, debt pressures, and shifting political priorities. Yet for NGOs and community partner

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🇧🇴 #Bolivia: Desde la inestabilidad económica hasta la fragmentación política, persisten las barreras a la financiación, la participación y las libertades. Un nuevo informe de #EUSEE analiza lo que esto significa y qué es lo que debe cambiar. 👉 eusee.hivos.org/document/bol...

ODA cuts are rising — down 23.1% globally. Communities are already feeling it. Narratives matter more than ever. Join our session on using data to strengthen advocacy & public support for global cooperation. 📅 13 May | 13:00 UTC 🔗 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #ODA #CivilSociety

Elections ≠ more freedom. Across countries, transitions are being used to: 🚫 silence civil society 📵 shut down internet 👁️ expand surveillance 👉 Read the analysis by #EUSEE with insights from @accessnow.org : eusee.hivos.org/from-electio... #CivicSpace #Democracy #KeepItOn

🇮🇩 #Indonesia: Civic space is under pressure. From restrictive laws to digital repression, civil society faces growing barriers—while funding gaps add further strain. New #EUSEE report explores the challenges and solutions 👇 👉 eusee.hivos.org/document/ind... #HumanRights #CivilSociety

#Lesotho: Civic space under pressure. From excessive force against protesters to limits on participation and funding challenges, civil society faces growing barriers. New #EUSEE report breaks it down 👇 👉 eusee.hivos.org/document/les... #CivicSpace #HumanRights #CivilSociety

What comes after 2030? Not a weaker agenda. Not less ambition. Our new newsletter explores a bold Post-2030 Vision + how civil society is pushing for: ✔️ rights ✔️ local power ✔️ real accountability 🔗 mailchi.mp/e171857b2879... #Post2030 #SDGs #CivicSpace

🇳🇬 #Nigeria: Civic space is “partially enabling”—but under strain. Economic hardship, protests and systemic barriers are impacting civil society, especially grassroots groups. #EUSEE report explores what this means 👇 👉 eusee.hivos.org/document/nig... #CivicSpace #HumanRights #CivilSociety

🚨 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐀𝐃𝐄 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞! AI & accessibility, DRIF 2026 insights, new Digital Governance WG + Help Desk and what’s ahead for #RightsCon 2026 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 👇 cadeproject.org/newsletters/...

CADE Newsletter – March/April 2026 - CADE – Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment

Dear colleagues, In this edition, we bring together key updates from our work on digital governance and digital rights, with a focus on how civil society is navigating policy spaces, emerging technolo...

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🚨 Aid is being cut. Narratives are shifting. A 23.1% drop in ODA is already impacting communities worldwide. If we don’t change how we communicate, we risk losing support for global cooperation altogether. 📊 13 May Real examples. Practical tools. 🔗 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Civil society has a key role in shaping digital governance—but barriers remain. At #RightsCon 2026, Forus & partners are hosting sessions on digital authoritarianism, collaboration & access to decision-making spaces. www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub... #DigitalRights #RightsCon

Defending digital rights and governance through collaboration: Forus at RightsCon 2026 | Forus

At RightsCon 2026, Forus as part of the Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) and EU SEE, will host two sessions exploring how civil society can strengthen its role in digital governance and respond to the growing challenges of digital authoritarianism and rights.

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What if you were denied healthcare because of your body? In Venezuela: • MRI machines can’t support many patients • 54% of adults live with high BMI — yet systems aren’t built for them. This is about dignity, rights and exclusion. 🔗 www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub...

Is there room for us all? Obesity, rights and the failure of public policy in Venezuela | Forus

In Venezuela, health and dignity seem to have a weight limit. Currently, 54% of adults in the country have a high body mass index (BMI), a reality that points to an unprecedented health emergency: by 2030, this condition will affect 10.52 million people, according to the World Obesity Atlas 2025 rep

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From quarry to viewpoint 🌄 Marble Danda is becoming a local tourism spot—but without planning, it risks new environmental damage. Can community-led tourism grow sustainably? 👉 www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub... #SustainableTourism #CivilSociety #Nepal

In Venezuela, people living with HIV depend on NGOs and international aid for treatment—while still facing stigma in hospitals and gaps in care. What happens when healthcare is no longer guaranteed by the state? www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub...

Civil Society and International Organisations: A Lifeline for People Living with HIV in Venezuela | Forus

The response to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Venezuela has undergone a structural transformation over the last two decades, shifting from a state-led model to one that relies almost exclusively on international cooperation and civil society activism. Organisations such as the Venezuelan

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The post-2030 world is already being shaped — not in 2030. As pressure grows on aid, civic space & multilateralism, the real risk isn’t just failure - It’s a weaker, quieter, less just global agenda. That’s why Forus is launching its Post-2030 Vision www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub...

Introducing the Forus Post-2030 Vision | Forus

The future after 2030 is being shaped now. Forus is launching a collective civil society vision for what must be defended, demanded and declined.

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