Defending Civic Space Against “Foreign Agent” Laws: How Should Donors Respond?
Fund for Global Human Rights via European Democracy Hub
A wave of “foreign agent” laws has further chilled civic space around the world in recent years. As civil society actors devise strategies to push back against these repressive tactics, private philanthropy and bilateral and multilateral donors have vital support roles to play. They can help civil society prepare for future challenges, so that it is organised not only to respond to evolving forms of repression but also to get ahead of them by tackling their root causes.
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