Tag: Civil Society
New report says civic space across Asia still ‘repressed’
The report, “People Power Under Attack 2022,” shows that out of 26 countries or territories in Asia, seven are rated as “closed”
Philippine civil society groups join ‘Asian Day of Action on Tax’
"Tax policies should be progressive and equitable,” said Lidy Nacpil, Coordinator of the Asian Peoples’ Movement on Debt and Development
Civil society groups urge Philippine Congress to prioritize social enterprise legislation
“At the heart of the proposed social entrepreneurship bill is the aspiration to help members of low-income communities and vulnerable groups"
Civil society groups say gov’t efforts to rebuild Marawi ‘a dismal...
“There are still unmet needs and issues ... such as lack of food and livelihood, poor sanitation and hygiene conditions”
The shadowy messengers delivering threats to Hong Kong civil society
A national security law imposed by Beijing in 2020 to snuff out dissent has knee-capped the civil society sector of Hong Kong
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