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Restrictions on NGOs Threaten Civil Society in India, the World’s Largest Democracy

May 20 2013 - 5:20pm

The Indian government’s decision to restrict foreign funding for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) is a blow to civil society in India, and could have a chilling effect on the work of NGOs in the broader region. India joins authoritarian-leaning countries such as Russia and Egypt that are engaged in systematic campaigns to limit the space for civil society by targeting groups that receive foreign funding.

Issues:

Civil Society, Freedom of Association, Human Rights Defense

Regions:

Asia-Pacific

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Authorities in Ukraine Must Investigate Attack on Journalists

May 20 2013 - 1:27pm

Freedom House is alarmed by the violent attack on journalists covering an opposition demonstration in Kyiv, Ukraine on May 18, and calls of the authorities to conduct a full investigation and bring the attackers to justice. Any further delay in investigating the attackers, at least some of whom are apparently known to the authorities, is an abandonment of the authorities’ responsibility to ensure the safe and unhindered work of journalists and contributes to impunity of those who attack them.

Issues:

Freedom of Expression, Human Rights Defense, Media Freedom, Rule of Law

Regions:

Central and Eastern Europe/Eurasia

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Restrictions on NGOs Threaten Civil Society in India, the World’s Largest Democracy

Authorities in Ukraine Must Investigate Attack on Journalists