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freedom of assembly and association

UN Special Rapporteur Report: the impact of digital surveillance on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and association

Global Alliance for Human Rights
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United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

“Global Alliance for Human Rights”: new initiative launched by the OHCHR

A wide view of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, as Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addresses the Parliament at its 60th anniversary commemoration of the European Convention on Human Rights.
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European Parliament

European Parliament: adopted a report that assesses the state of fundamental rights in the EU in 2024 and 2025

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United Nations

Contribute to the international debate: UN Call for inputs, May 2026

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non-violence

Action Day for the campaign “Another defense is possible”, May 15th 2026

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civic space

Institute for Development and Human Rights: proposal for Civil Society Participation in National Mechanisms for Implementation, Reporting and Follow-up in Latin America and the Caribbean

civic space

Civic space under pressure: FRA's latest report

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human rights defenders (HRDs)

Human Rights Defenders: the “Italian Protection Hub” Recognized as a European Model for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders

Civicus Monitor 2025
civic space

Civicus Monitor Report 2025: civic space is obstructed in Italy

United Nations

United Nations: Special Rapporteur Romero Denounces Restrictions on Democratic Freedoms in 2023-2025 Global Election Cycle

Thousands of protesters armed with placards filled most of Whitehall outside Downing Street.
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freedom of assembly and association

The new CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist highlights serious concerns regarding the exercise of civic freedoms in Italy

CIVICUS Monitor Report 2023
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civic space

CIVICUS Monitor Report 2023: Italy’s Civic Freedoms at Risk Amid Activist Crackdowns

Coverpage of Handbook How to Use EU Law to Protect Civic Space
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human rights

ECNL launches Handbook on “How to Use EU Law to Protect Civic Space”