Shrinking Civic Space by Santiago Barrail https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj What are the key challenges you have observed in terms of shrinking civic spaces? And what are some proposed solutions to continue operating? en-us 2024-04-02 10:20:32 UTC 2024-04-02 13:44:13 UTC hello@padlet.com PBO Act in Kenya. Passed by PArliament but not entered into law yet - legal uncertainty https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940391513 2024-04-02 12:58:43 UTC https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940391513 for our country the challenges are : Mali, no space for youth to express, and sometimes not allowed to express about politic issue https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940392405 2024-04-02 12:59:33 UTC https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940392405 Protests Kenya - permissions, arbitrary - implication on the right for CSOs https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940392743 2024-04-02 12:59:51 UTC https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940392743 Malawi - CSO registration delays to impede work on citizen partcipation - authorities think CSOs are a threat https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940395278 2024-04-02 13:02:11 UTC https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940395278 Kenya - company working on inclusive elections - problem: corruption has a major impact, civic tech participation reforms are blocked, innovations involving youth are locked out. No support, leaders do not want to engage https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940398052 2024-04-02 13:04:58 UTC https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940398052 collaboration among civil society to push for their agenda https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940399212 2024-04-02 13:06:07 UTC https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940399212 Different organisations working on improving elections - leaders tend to reject new information, don't want to change. Suspicions around tech https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940399288 2024-04-02 13:06:12 UTC https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940399288 https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940400282 The legislation does not protect the autonomy of action of the NGO

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]]> 2024-04-02 13:07:07 UTC https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940400330 Work with legal experts who can break down the laws and explain them to civil society, identify the areas that can be challenged constitutionally, areas that can be complied with https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940401442 2024-04-02 13:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940401442 Create platforms to engage with government, with other CSO allies, see where can influence https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940401879 2024-04-02 13:08:28 UTC https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940401879 Propose NGOs self regulation https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940402079 2024-04-02 13:08:40 UTC https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940402079 improving own governance, so that you can't be criticised, and can be held accountable https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940402520 2024-04-02 13:09:06 UTC https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940402520 https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940402792 Formulation of Youth organisations consotiums to register


]]> 2024-04-02 13:09:18 UTC https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940402792 litigate as coalitions https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940403005 2024-04-02 13:09:30 UTC https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940403005 disinformation campaigns about organizations https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940403248 2024-04-02 13:09:42 UTC https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940403248 Try to communicate on proper NGO standards, how they should be regulated in a good way https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940403692 2024-04-02 13:10:03 UTC https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940403692 Try to create better working relations with government https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940403972 2024-04-02 13:10:18 UTC https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940403972 demostrating the value of NGOs to government. Why they are valuable. Not after regime change. https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940405311 2024-04-02 13:11:01 UTC https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940405311 The lack of transparency and access to public information https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940408574 2024-04-02 13:13:37 UTC https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940408574 Create platforms for dialogue between youth and leaders. Youth are sidelined. Dialogue spaces are important to help both share problems they face, create a culture of working together https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940408933 2024-04-02 13:13:53 UTC https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940408933 Discuss constructively, not just pointing out what is wrong, identify positive solutions, improves relationship betwen citizens and government, helps feeling of a shared goal https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940411067 2024-04-02 13:15:37 UTC https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940411067 Financement https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940411356 Manque de soutien pour l'atteinte des objectifs sociaux

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]]> 2024-04-02 13:18:47 UTC https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940415195 collaboration between CSOs, activists, even if missions are different - there are common issues such as civic space worth fighting together for. We can learn from each others, share ideas https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940415900 2024-04-02 13:19:27 UTC https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940415900 Soutien et protection des militants https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940423760 Dans le contexte du Bénin, nous n'avons s malheureusement aucun mécanisme de protection des militants des droits humains face aux menaces qu'ils peuvent rencontrer dans leur mission

]]> 2024-04-02 13:26:00 UTC https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940423760 La montée de l'apathie politique et de la décrédibilisation des protestations - Madagascar https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940436923 L'espace civique est ignorée, et en cas d'usage, le gouvernement restreint la liberté d'expression, et utilise l'intimidation comme arme de dissuasion. La démocratie est donc instable, et les politicards profite de l'ignorance des citoyens pour servir leurs propres intérêts.

]]> 2024-04-02 13:36:53 UTC https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940436923 Renforcer les groupes de pression à travers l'éducation civico-politique. https://padlet.com/santiagobarrail/k2xynnx06u2t7vfj/wish/2940443639

  • Créer des contenus éducatifs en ligne

  • Se former sur les stratégies de plaidoyer en ligne (à Madagascar, certains activistes utilisent internet comme moyen d'expression mais ils se limitent qu'à Facebook)

  • Constituer une coalition entre OSC

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