Tag: civic space
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Uganda Elections Explained: Pop Star vs Autocrat Battle
What’s at stake in Uganda’s presidential rematch Millions of Ugandans are voting in a closely watched presidential election that pits a former pop star turned opposition champion against a long-serving incumbent who has governed the country for nearly four decades. The contest is unfolding against a backdrop of intensified government pressure on dissent, media restrictions,…
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Venezuela Moves to Release Political Prisoners in Sign of Goodwill
Overview: A Step Toward Dialogue The Venezuelan government has begun releasing detainees it views as political prisoners, a move described by officials as a goodwill gesture aimed at easing international pressure and opening space for dialogue. Human rights groups long maintaining that a number of detainees were held for political reasons have welcomed the development,…
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African States urged to strengthen women’s rights protections amid rising anti-gender pushback
Overview: Africa confronts a growing anti-gender pushback At the 85th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), a clear warning rang out from Equality Now, a leading women’s rights organization. The group urged African states to reinforce legal and practical protections for women and girls as anti-gender narratives gain traction…
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George Street Plaza & Community Building / Adjaye Associates
Overview: A Signature Public Space by Adjaye Associates George Street Plaza and Community Building, designed by Adjaye Associates, marks a notable addition to the urban fabric in 2023. Covering a floor area of about 1,200 square meters, the project serves as a multipurpose civic space that threads together public gathering, cultural programming, and everyday civic…