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Data & Privacy Policy SANE’s Data & Privacy Policy: General information on data processing This Privacy Policy explains how Ave Design Limited (“Ave”) uses your personal data and which rights…
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Strengthening cybersecurity With increased digitalisation, (international) civil society organisations – (I)CSOs – have faced an increase in digital threats and cyberattacks carried out by malicious actors interested in financial gains…
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Experts The expert organisations and programmes are there to provide hands-on support to civil society actors and organisations on civic space related issues. The expert organisations give advice on a…
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Strengthening cybersecurity
Strengthening cybersecurity With increased digitalisation, (international) civil society organisations – (I)CSOs – have faced an increase in digital threats and cyberattacks carried out by malicious actors interested in financial gains…
Deflecting a sophisticated brute-force and phishing attack
The organisation working in the humanitarian sector was targeted by a brute-force attack through their webmail, followed by targeted phishing emails. With support from an external cybersecurity company and in cooperation with the organisation’s management and staff, the IT team managed to avert this intense attack.
Regaining access to a social media account
The Union for International Cancer Control faced a social media phishing attack, which resulted in the hijacking of the World Cancer Day Instagram account. Although the team had received phishing emails in the past, the sophisticated nature of this attack made it difficult to recognise as a phishing attack.
Resisting six weeks of sustained phishing attacks
Transparency International experienced a sustained and sophisticated phishing attack, which was detected through a sharp increase in failed attempts to log in to organisational email accounts. Over a six-week period, the IT team at the Secretariat responded to this persistent effort to breach the organisation’s systems.
Retrieving access to a hacked IT server
The global non-profit organisation was attacked by a hacker group to extort a ransom. The team mobilised internal experts and additional help through the organisation’s cyber insurance provider to negotiate with the attackers, counter the threat, and restore the organisation’s data.
Strengthening cybersecurity key findings
Key findings Digital infrastructure is core to the work of every civil society organisation – from staff email and internal communication platforms to storing and sharing documents, to the data…
Anticipating futures for civil society operating space
Anticipating futures for civil society operating space A three-year initiative (2022 – 2025) focuses on strengthening anticipatory capacities and future readiness of civil society professionals who are working to defend…
Sharing resilience & solidarity mechanisms
Sharing resilience & solidarity mechanisms We collected case studies and best practices in the so-called Solidarity Playbook to help other (international) civil society organisations – (I)CSOs – respond to undue…
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Key activities SANE has many activities that have been developed throughout the years. This area presents the network’s main and public-facing activities to make relevant materials we produce and lessons…
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Resource hub The hub hosts a collection of civic space resources and experts contacts. It consists of strategies, tools and guidelines to respond to threats and clampdowns faced by international…
2019
Closing Civic and Political Spaces: Exploring opportunities for CSOs in the MENA region to advocate for claiming spaces
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2023
How to Message on The Rights of People From Marginalized Groups: A Communications Guide for Organisations Promoting Human Rights
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2020
Pt. 2: Narrative Power and Collective Action: Conversations with people working to change narratives for social good
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Pt. 1: Narrative Power and Collective Action: Conversations with people working to change narratives for social good
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Developing and engaging on future scenarios
Phase 2: January – December 2023 Developing and engaging on future scenarios The second phase focuses on developing future scenarios for civic space through a collaborative online exercise. It uses…
Preparing the ground and kicking off the initiative
Phase 1: June – December 2022 Preparing the ground and kicking off the initiative To prepare the ground, a landscape mapping was conducted to better understand crises and trends impacting…
2022
How to message on human rights: A communications guide for organisations promoting human rights
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How Anti-Feminist and Anti-Gender Ideologies Contribute to Violent Extremism – And What We Can Do About It
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Welcome to the Solidarity Action Network (SANE) SANE aims to strengthen resilience of and solidarity among civil society actors when faced with civic space restrictions or changing operating conditions. SANE…
ICSO mechanism
Helvetas: How to use selected human rights mechanisms for effective advocacy
Helvetas developed guidance for its country offices and local partners on how to advocate through the UN human rights system when national governments restrict civil society.
ICSO mechanism
Hivos: In solidarity with content creators: The role of art in the resistance against shrinking civic space
Hivos supported art and culture programs which questioned dominant power structures in society, created alternative narratives, and imagined new realities.
Coalition response
Human Rights Defenders Coalition: Tackling corruption to defend civic space in Malawi
After election fraud in Malawi, HRDC stepped in to unite activists and citizens, mobilising calls for greater accountability, and using litigation strategies to protect the freedom of assembly.
Levels and modes of solidarity
Levels and modes of solidarity The Solidarity Playbook has highlighted two dimensions of solidarity to consider to establish a common cause. The first dimension is identifying the levels of solidarity,…
ICSO mechanism
VSO Ethiopia: Advocating for policy reform in Ethiopia
VSO Ethiopia played a key role in providing leadership and strategic guidance, and mobilising and amplifying collaborative actions for an enabling environment in Ethiopia.
Coalition response
Articulación Feminista de Nicaragua: The role of women’s movements in building solidarity against closing civic space in Nicaragua
Articulación brought the feminist agenda into the public debate, strengthened digital activism, protected activists, and deepened collaborations among civil society actors.
Coalition response
UnidOSC: How research, advocacy and capacity-building have been used to defend the space for civil society in Mexico
The UnidOSC is a coalition that has provided an identity for the collective effort to defend and champion civic space in Mexico and in the region.
Coalition response
Bond UK: An umbrella body’s response to closing civic space
Bond engaged in coalition activities on civic space issues, carrying out convening and coordination with its members, campaigning for CSO voice and doing advocacy work.
ICSO mechanism
Transparency International Cambodia: Balancing advocacy and service delivery when the space for civil society is restricted
TI Cambodia has adapted its approach to survive and operate in a severely restricted environment and balances advocacy with service delivery.
Coalition response
International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group (ICLMG): Working in coalition to push back against national security overreach in Canada
ICLMG developed strategies to advocate for greater accountability and transparency in Canada, and to resist the overreach of national security.
Coalition response
Civic Organisations. It Works: A coalition to boost the profile and presence of civil society organisations in Poland
Members of the It Works coalition reinvented their communications in order to improve public perceptions of civil society, and show the role and added value of the third sector in Poland.
ICSO mechanism
Plan International: Strengthening the resilience of youth-led organisations in Latin America through direct funding and mentorship
Plan International initiated a pilot project to direct-fund and mentor youth-led organisations in Latin America with core and flexible funding to enable them to adapt to risks as they arose.
Coalition response
#KeepItOn: Organising the global effort to end internet shutdowns
The #KeepItOn campaign and coalition, hosted by Access Now, unites and organises efforts to end internet shutdowns worldwide.
ICSO mechanism
Islamic Relief Worldwide: Building a Reputational Risk Management Strategy in the face of Islamophobia-motivated attacks
IRW adopted a proactive approach and invested in developing a new strategy to manage reputational risks which helped them to move beyond reactive fire-fighting.
Coalition response
Civilisation: Coalition-building to fight back against government attacks on civil society in Hungary
Members of Civilisation share knowledge and skills to strengthen the civil society sector, and take actions against shrinking civic space in Hungary.
ICSO mechanism
Greenpeace International: Developing resilience to SLAPP suits through joint action
Greenpeace took a proactive response in relation to the threat and damage of Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation (SLAPPs) in the US and beyond.
Coalition response
Spaces for Change: From informal networks and collaboration to the Action Group for Free Civic Space in Nigeria
Spaces for Change initiated a learning-and-sharing hub on closing civic space which led into a coalition to co-create a unified sector position and voice to defend civic space against security-induced restrictions.
ICSO mechanism
ActionAid and ActionAid Uganda: How to scenario-plan for attacks and the narrowing of civic space
ActionAid invested time and resources as a federation to research closing civic space, and developed ways to build resilience and resist external threats.
Coalition response
Vuka!: Building an international coalition to coordinate and enable civil society’s response to closing space
This case study focuses on Vuka’s Country Coordination Calls to draw out learning on how ICSOs can support country-level responses to closing space.
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Key findings
Key findings Discover emerging lessons on resilience and solidarity mechanisms to civic space restrictions, key challenges and recommendations from the Solidarity Playbook. What are the main learnings? Civil society responses…
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Resource hub
Resource hub The hub collects resources on selected civic space topics. It consists of strategies, tools and guidelines to respond to threats and clampdowns faced by (I)CSOs as well as…
2021
The Media Manipulation Casebook: How Civil Society Can Combat Misinformation and Hate Speech Without Making It Worse
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The Devil is in the Details – At the Nexus of Development, Women’s Rights, and Religious Fundamentalism
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Be the Narrative – How changing the narrative could revolutionize what it means to do human rights
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2021
How to talk about civic space: A guide for progressive civil society facing smear campaigns
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2019