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Funding drought and rights crackdowns threaten HIV gains, UNAids warns
health13 hours ago

Funding drought and rights crackdowns threaten HIV gains, UNAids warns

UNAids warns that a sharp drop in aid funding (about 23%), plus new restrictions on civil society and LGBTQ+ rights, endanger hard-won HIV gains. Testing fell in 2025, prevention funding in many low- and middle-income countries remains only around 11% of HIV spending, and community-led services for key groups such as men who have sex with men and sex workers have dramatically declined, risking more infections and deaths. While new prevention options exist, including the twice-yearly lenacapavir injection, scale is needed; UNAids is also considering a leaner, more dispersed UN program after funding cuts and talks of sunset for the agency.

via The Guardian|
#civil-society#funding-cuts#health
Montenegro moves closer to EU membership with draft accession pact
europe1 month ago

Montenegro moves closer to EU membership with draft accession pact

Montenegro, an EU candidate since 2010, moved closer to joining the bloc as EU members agreed to form an ad hoc working party to draft an accession pact; with 14 of 35 policy clusters completed, officials say the final phase of negotiations is underway and membership could come by 2028, contingent on continued reforms and strong civil-society involvement.

via Euronews.com|
#accession-treaty#civil-society#eu-enlargement
Zambia-US health aid deal sparks data-sharing and mining concerns
world3 months ago

Zambia-US health aid deal sparks data-sharing and mining concerns

A leaked five-year US health-financing plan offers about $1.012 billion for Zambia in exchange for 40,000 new health workers, $400 million in health services, and extensive health-data sharing (including 25-year pathogen data) linked to mining concessions; civil-society groups warn the terms are worse than similar deals, risk undermining Zambia’s health programs, and could give Washington outsized leverage, prompting potential legal challenges.

via The Guardian|
#civil-society#data-sharing#health-financing
"US Condemns Venezuela's Crackdown on Opposition and Civil Society"
international-relations2 years ago

"US Condemns Venezuela's Crackdown on Opposition and Civil Society"

The United States expresses deep concern over the arrest orders and detentions of 33 Venezuelans, including opposition members, civil society figures, former military personnel, and journalists, emphasizing that these actions contradict the October 2023 electoral roadmap agreement. The US calls for an end to politically motivated harassment and urges adherence to the agreement, including announcing a clear timeline for the 2024 presidential election and reinstating all political candidates.

via Department of State|
#arrests#civil-society#democracy
Argentina's Milei Implements Controversial Measures to Quell Protests
politics2 years ago

Argentina's Milei Implements Controversial Measures to Quell Protests

President Javier Milei's new anti-protest measures in Argentina, which allow security forces to use force to clear blockades and arrest protesters, are being put to the test as social and labor groups plan to protest his economic measures. Critics fear a crackdown on civil society, while supporters argue that the measures aim to prevent disruptive blockades rather than protests themselves. Opposition groups have petitioned international bodies and filed claims in national courts against the measures. A recent poll shows that a majority of Argentines support stopping blockades. The outcome of today's protests will determine if Milei's administration takes a more authoritarian turn.

via Reason|
#argentina#civil-society#javier-milei
Hungary's Controversial 'Sovereignty' Law Sparks Media Backlash
media-freedom2 years ago

Hungary's Controversial 'Sovereignty' Law Sparks Media Backlash

Ten independent Hungarian media outlets have warned that a new law approved by the Hungarian parliament could severely restrict press freedom and make it difficult for independent newsrooms and journalists to operate. The law creates a sovereignty protection office with broad powers to investigate foreign interventions in Hungary's democratic processes. Critics argue that the true aim of the legislation is to intimidate and silence critics, while civil society groups have raised concerns about its constitutionality. The International Press Institute has condemned the law and called for an EU challenge against it.

via The Guardian|
#civil-society#foreign-interventions#hungary
Biden's AI Order: A Step Forward, But More Work Needed
technology2 years ago

Biden's AI Order: A Step Forward, But More Work Needed

The Biden administration's executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) has received mixed reactions from various stakeholders. While many civil society leaders believe the order falls short in recognizing and addressing real-world harms caused by AI models, they see it as a meaningful step forward. They call on Congress to pass legislation that codifies protections and prioritizes AI fairness during model development. Concerns have also been raised about the order's sections on national security and law enforcement, with calls for robust audits to prevent discrimination and ensure algorithm safety. Industry leaders express worries that the order may stifle innovation and impose burdensome reporting requirements. Experts agree that congressional action is necessary to complement the executive order and address gaps in immigration law and employment-based green cards.

via CNBC|
#ai-fairness#civil-society#congress
Deterioration of Human Rights in Russia Since the War, Says UN Expert
human-rights2 years ago

Deterioration of Human Rights in Russia Since the War, Says UN Expert

The human rights situation in Russia has significantly worsened since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, according to a report by a United Nations expert. The report highlights a systematic crackdown on civil society, including mass arbitrary arrests, torture, and ill-treatment of detainees. This is the first time the UN Human Rights Council has examined the record of one of its "P5" members. Russia has previously denied targeting civilians in Ukraine and criticized criticism of its domestic rights record. The report calls for redress and renewal of the UN expert's mandate, which European Union countries are set to seek.

via Reuters|
#civil-society#human-rights#human-rights-council
Human rights concerns overshadow Vietnam's climate deal.
climate-and-human-rights3 years ago

Human rights concerns overshadow Vietnam's climate deal.

Vietnam is set to receive at least $15.5 billion from wealthy countries and investors to transition from coal to renewable energy. However, the country's human rights record is being scrutinized, with climate activists being jailed on what critics say are trumped-up charges. Civil society groups are urging governments and financial institutions to pressure Vietnam on its human rights practices before sending any money. The question is how and when those policies would be applied. Without an active civil society, it's hard to know how money for climate and development programs is being spent.

via NPR|
#civil-society#climate-and-human-rights#climate-change
Sudan's Crisis Deepens: Doctors Threatened, Displacement Rises, and Social Media Becomes a Lifeline.
politics3 years ago

Sudan's Crisis Deepens: Doctors Threatened, Displacement Rises, and Social Media Becomes a Lifeline.

Doctors in Sudan are being targeted with threats and smear campaigns for maintaining a neutral stance in the ongoing war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The Sudanese Doctor’s Union blames al-Bashir-era loyalists for being the primary inciters of violence against them. The strong influence of the National Congress Party (NCP) in the army poses the biggest threat to civil society. Experts have warned that there could be a wider crackdown against civil society as the war drags on.

via Al Jazeera English|
#civil-society#doctors#politics