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After many months of coordinating, editing, researching and writing finally @ForCivicEU Activizenship #5 - #CivicSpaceWatch report 2020 - Stories from the lockdown is out!
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Summary: https://bit.ly/3lUMbRq
THREAD: Let's see the findings
Check it out
https://bit.ly/39TC9xs Summary: https://bit.ly/3lUMbRq
THREAD: Let's see the findings
1.Trends of #civicspace in #EU observed in 2020
#COVID19 shakes the socioeconomic & political landscape
Deterioration of civic freedoms continues
Civil dialogue is challenged
Economic difficulties of the sector soar during the crisis
Civil society unlocks its potential
#COVID19 shakes the socioeconomic & political landscapeDeterioration of civic freedoms continuesCivil dialogue is challengedEconomic difficulties of the sector soar during the crisisCivil society unlocks its potential
2. @akramkuban and @ManonYzermans ( @ILGAEurope) write how many members of LGBTI communities were unable to have their basic needs met. CSOs shifted their work to provide them humanitarian support thus facing reduced capacity to do the usual work, like advocacy
3. @Pavel_Havlicek_ ( @AMO_cz) explained how in 
CSOs showed resilience despite difficulties. An example is told @CzeslawWalek & @FilipMilde who speak about @JsmeFer successful advocacy to reunite civil partners separated by borders during the lockdown
CSOs showed resilience despite difficulties. An example is told @CzeslawWalek & @FilipMilde who speak about @JsmeFer successful advocacy to reunite civil partners separated by borders during the lockdown
4. Rupert Strachwitz & Siri Hummel ( @maecenata) write that #CSOs conditions in 
are good when they do not step into issues deemed political & during #COVID19 they were neglected! @Unteilbar_ organised a safe protest to raise civil society demands in the public debate
are good when they do not step into issues deemed political & during #COVID19 they were neglected! @Unteilbar_ organised a safe protest to raise civil society demands in the public debate
5. Dominika Spyratou ( @Solidarity_Now) writes that #COVID19 is the 3° crisis of 
in the last 12 years & the govt used to crackdown on #soldarity. But @MoussaSangareGR ( @Refugeegr) says that #migrants are self-organising to advocate for their rights!
in the last 12 years & the govt used to crackdown on #soldarity. But @MoussaSangareGR ( @Refugeegr) says that #migrants are self-organising to advocate for their rights!
6. @deirdre_ni_ch ( @ICCLtweet) & @cooper_ivan ( @The_Wheel_IRL) showcase the crucial role of civic actors to provide essential services & advocate for the rights of all during #COVID19 in 
7. Nika Kovač (Institut 8. Marec) explains how #civicspace & #ruleoflaw have been deteriorating in 
since a new govt took office. @CIVICUSMonitor downgraded the country as a consequence. But self-organised protests are keeping civic space alive to pushback against oppression!
since a new govt took office. @CIVICUSMonitor downgraded the country as a consequence. But self-organised protests are keeping civic space alive to pushback against oppression!
