The UN Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association, Gina Romero, has released a new report sounding the alarm over the escalating threats to civic space worldwide. According to the report, the erosion of these fundamental rights has been compounded by the dismantling of global aid systems and increasing securitization, putting the survival of civil society organizations and the future of international solidarity at serious risk. By June 2025, thousands of organizations had already been forced to shut down, with many others shrinking or struggling to remain true to their missions, undermining efforts to address urgent community needs and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The report emphasizes that the crisis is not merely about funding but represents a structural threat to the ecosystem of international solidarity, demanding urgent action from all stakeholders. Read more here.
Source: UN
