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Data & Privacy Policy SANE’s Data & Privacy Policy: General information on data processing This website is produced by the International Civil Society Centre gGmbH (“the Centre”) and is served…
Moving from scenarios to building concrete readiness
Phase 3: January 2024 – June 2025 Moving from scenarios to building concrete readiness Phase 3 aims at operationalising future scenarios for civic and civil society operating space, translating them…
December 2023
Organisational Resilience Capacity of LGBTI+ Organisations: Our Strengths and Needs
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At the Intersection of Security and Regulation: Understanding the Drivers of ‘De-Risking’ and the Impact on Civil Society Organizations
ReadHEBRON JOURNAL NPC AND NPO
MOST OF TIMES WE FIND OURSELFS ENGAGING/MEETING WITH WRONG PEOPLE AND EVEN FIND OURSELFS IN THE SITUATION WE NEVER PLANNED ,WE NEED TO REMEMBER OR REMIND OURSELFS THAT WE WAKEUP EVERY MORNING WITH THE UNLIMITED POWES OF MIND AND THOUGHTS AND IF ONE DOES NOT NO HOW TO USE IT'S MIND FOR THE DAY,THE MIND IT'S SELF WILL DO THE WORKING EITHER WRONG OR RIGHT,THAT IS WHY WE NEED TO LEAD OUR MINDS TOWARDS TO RIGHT PATH.
December 2023
How Can CSOs Best Interpret and Use the Latest Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Changes for Their Advocacy?
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October 2022
Misinformation and Disinformation – An international effort using behavioural science to tackle the spread of misinformation
ReadFebruary 2023
Shielding Democracy: Civil Society Adaptations to Kremlin Disinformation about Ukraine
ReadPreparing 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…
Developing and engaging on future scenarios
Phase 2: January – December 2023 Developing and engaging on future scenarios A collaborative scenario writing exercise “A history of civic space, 2024-2034” was conducted in the first half of…
July 2020
Pt. 1: Narrative Power and Collective Action: Conversations with people working to change narratives for social good
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Pt. 2: Narrative Power and Collective Action: Conversations with people working to change narratives for social good
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March 2021
Power over rights: Understanding and countering the transnational anti-gender movement
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Identifying, Understanding and Countering Hate Speech Against Refugees and Migrants – An Evidence Based Toolkit
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2025
Personal to Powerful: Holding the line for gender justice in the face of growing anti-rights movements
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How women’s movements lead demands for democracy in the face of backlash and politicised religion
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October 2024
The Proliferation of Dual-Use Surveillance Technologies in Nigeria: Deployment, Risks & Accountability
ReadJuly 2024
Hostile landscapes: how do gender-restrictive actors contribute to violence against LGBTQI+ people?
ReadJanuary 2024
Mapping Anti-Muslim Discrimination and Information Manipulation, and its Impact on Humanitarian Aid and Development
ReadInternational Academy of Science, Health & Ecology
The International Academy of Science (IAS) is a global membership organisation of researchers, scholars and intellectuals. The International Academy of Science (IAS) as central body of the International Council for Scientific Development (ICSD) is an independent organisation of distinguished academicians engaged in scientific research, dedicated to the furtherance of science and humanity for global sustainability and universal humanity.
FRADESS
FRADESS est une ONG de droits civils visant à la protection des droits de la femme et de l enfant. Œuvrant au Burkina Faso depuis plus vd'une vingtaine d'années, FRADESS de part ses multiples actions a mené à bien et à termes de nombreux projets, à contribué à la mise en place de plusieurs campagnes de sensibilisation pour la santé et les droits des femmes et des enfants sur tout le territoire burkinabè. FRADESS c est aussi une série de collaboration et de partenariat avec des GIESS....
2024
Mapping Paper: Realising Protection for Human Rights Defenders and Civil Society Organisations in Europe
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Pathways Paper: Realising Protection for Human Rights Defenders and Civil Society Organisations in Europe
ReadDecember 2021
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…
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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.
October 2019
Civic Space Monitoring Tool: Understanding what is happening in civic space at a local and national level
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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,…
December 2021
How to talk about civic space: A guide for progressive civil society facing smear campaigns
ReadJanuary 2019
Be the Narrative – How changing the narrative could revolutionize what it means to do human rights
ReadCoalition 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.
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.
March 2016
The Devil is in the Details – At the Nexus of Development, Women’s Rights, and Religious Fundamentalism
ReadCoalition 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.
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…
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Key findings
Solidarity Playbook 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…
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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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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Experts
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 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…
May 2023
How to Message on The Rights of People From Marginalized Groups: A Communications Guide for Organisations Promoting Human Rights
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How to message on human rights: A communications guide for organisations promoting human rights
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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 (international) civil society organisations – (I)CSOs – respond to undue scrutiny…
October 2021
The Media Manipulation Casebook: How Civil Society Can Combat Misinformation and Hate Speech Without Making It Worse
ReadJanuary 2021
Mapping Civil Society Responses to Disinformation: An International Forum Working Paper
ReadSeptember 2021
Security Auditing Framework and Evaluation Template for Advocacy Groups (SAFETAG)
ReadKey activities
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…
December 2020
CSO Meter – Assessing the civil society environment in Eastern Partnership Countries
ReadMay 2019
Closing Civic and Political Spaces: Exploring opportunities for CSOs in the MENA region to advocate for claiming spaces
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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…
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