Our Scans · (ZY.4.03) Civics · Weekly Summary

• The remaining provisions of the AHA pose grave threats to the Ugandan people, especially LGBTQI + Ugandans and their allies, undermine public health, clamp down on civic space, damage Uganda's international reputation, and harm efforts to increase foreign investment. U.S. Embassy in Uganda
• With civil society organizations under threat throughout Europe and Central Asia, we need an EU that in words and actions protects civic space and sets the right standards. RFE/RL
• Non-profit organizations and social enterprises will have a common space to work together and encourage civic participation in Singapore by the end of 2024. The Straits Times
• Venezuela's congress is expected soon to rubber stamp a law regulating civil society groups that UN investigators say would be a point of no return in the closure of the civic and democratic space in Venezuela. The Guardian
• The American people have the opportunity to sustain deep relationships with South African foundations, civic organizations, universities and private sector. United States Institute of Peace
• Only by instilling a sense of civic responsibility can the United States hope to have a workforce that fully embraces cybersecurity as a shared responsibility. CSIS
• Although the Left and Civic Coalition back easing abortion rules and not just scrapping the 2020 court verdict, they face a problem with their remaining coalition partner Third Way - a grouping of the liberal Poland 2050 and the socially conservative Polish People's Party. Politico
• Guyanese can expect zero new taxes from the upcoming Budget 2024, which will be presented to the National Assembly on Monday by the governing People's Progressive Party / Civic Government. Guyana Times Inc.
• Increasing opportunities for social connectedness in communities must be addressed in public spaces, transportation, housing, education, health care, civic and social engagement, media and more. The Nation's Health
• In Poland, an estimated 1.5-2 million people staged massive protests in favor of changes in the management of Poland, organized by the Civic Coalition, with slogans like We want normality and we will hold fraudsters and thieves accountable. Prepare for Change
• Rights groups fear that the UAE's criminalization of freedom of assembly, closure of civic space, and repression of critics will prevent meaningful participation of activists and human rights defenders in climate negotiations. Human Rights Watch
• As Amnesty International's 2022/23 annual report highlights, there has been a worrying trend toward the closing of civic space in Zimbabwe, with the right to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly being threatened. Amnesty International
• The election period will be an important time for Bangladesh to maximize civic and political space, including freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly of political activists, human rights defenders, opposition parties and journalists. Scoop
• More significantly, the end of the economic boom threatens China's post-Tiananmen bargain in which citizens tolerate marginalized civic freedoms and rule of law in return for continuously improving living standards. Macdonald-Laurier Institute
• Enfield Borough Council removed meat from the menu of its catering service in 2020, while Cambridge City Council will transition to a fully plant-based catering for council meetings by 2026 and promotes vegan food options at civic and external events. farminguk
• A lack of formal opportunities to learn and practice civic skills is linked with drastic variations in access to civic education around the world. MIT SOLVE
• International organizations should bolster their focus on human rights in Colombia, particularly on continued threats and assassinations targeting civic leaders like herself who stand up to armed groups and powerful interests. United States Institute of Peace
• Like in Spain, the Polish Greens will join the opposition block Civic Coalition to stand a chance against the current government as the main priority has become kicking the right-wing party out of government. www.euractiv.com
• Civic groups in China have long navigated ill-defined and constantly shifting margins of official tolerance, with activists often facing the threat of arrest. The New York Times
• The Jewish Council for Public Affairs will build coalitions that bring together Jewish organizations and individuals together with diverse racial, ethnic, faith, and civic leaders and groups to combat discrimination, bigotry, and exclusion and protect democracy. The White House
• The Rise of Civic Tech: By 2030, we may see a growing trend towards civic tech, with new technologies and platforms empowering citizens to engage with government and shape public policy. Transport Times
• Attacks on civil society and civic freedoms threaten to unravel achievements in meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Absolute Truth from the Word of God

Last updated: 19 April 2024