Forus
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An innovative global network supporting civil society for effective social change. Forus’ mission is to develop the capacity of its members and to ensure the participation of civil society actors at national, regional and global level.
New on Forus: Digital Space, AI, and the Struggle for Civic Life
As AI reshapes public life, civil society is key to defending rights, accountability, and inclusion—especially in the Global South.
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As AI reshapes public life, civil society is key to defending rights, accountability, and inclusion—especially in the Global South.
🔗 Read more: www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub...
@fingo.fi
December 19, 2025 at 6:58 AM
New on Forus: Digital Space, AI, and the Struggle for Civic Life
As AI reshapes public life, civil society is key to defending rights, accountability, and inclusion—especially in the Global South.
🔗 Read more: www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub...
@fingo.fi
As AI reshapes public life, civil society is key to defending rights, accountability, and inclusion—especially in the Global South.
🔗 Read more: www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub...
@fingo.fi
🇳🇬 Nigeria’s digital civic space is under pressure — but CSOs are pushing back.
From #EndSARS to crypto funding, digital security tools, and policy advocacy, Nigerian civil society is innovating to defend online dissent and democracy.
Read how 👇
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From #EndSARS to crypto funding, digital security tools, and policy advocacy, Nigerian civil society is innovating to defend online dissent and democracy.
Read how 👇
www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub...
December 17, 2025 at 8:39 AM
🇳🇬 Nigeria’s digital civic space is under pressure — but CSOs are pushing back.
From #EndSARS to crypto funding, digital security tools, and policy advocacy, Nigerian civil society is innovating to defend online dissent and democracy.
Read how 👇
www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub...
From #EndSARS to crypto funding, digital security tools, and policy advocacy, Nigerian civil society is innovating to defend online dissent and democracy.
Read how 👇
www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub...
West Africa is facing rising digital repression — shutdowns, surveillance, arrests — but also powerful resistance.
Our latest piece explores how civic space is shrinking and how people continue to fight back online and offline.
👉 Read more: www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub...
#digital
Our latest piece explores how civic space is shrinking and how people continue to fight back online and offline.
👉 Read more: www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub...
#digital
Digital Freedoms in West Africa: A Landscape of Tragedies, Coups, Arrests and Resistance | Forus
In West Africa, digitally connected citizens experience severe repression, from internet shutdowns in times of crisis to advanced digital surveillance technologies and disinformation. In some countries, the consequences of this growing form of authoritarianism can extend beyond censorship and econo
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December 16, 2025 at 8:05 AM
West Africa is facing rising digital repression — shutdowns, surveillance, arrests — but also powerful resistance.
Our latest piece explores how civic space is shrinking and how people continue to fight back online and offline.
👉 Read more: www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub...
#digital
Our latest piece explores how civic space is shrinking and how people continue to fight back online and offline.
👉 Read more: www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub...
#digital
📰 Our latest Forus newsletter is live!
Discover how civil society networks are connecting, influencing global agendas, and building resilience — plus key updates, campaigns & what’s ahead 👇
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#CivilSociety #Forus #GlobalSolidarity #CivicSpace
Discover how civil society networks are connecting, influencing global agendas, and building resilience — plus key updates, campaigns & what’s ahead 👇
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#CivilSociety #Forus #GlobalSolidarity #CivicSpace
December 15, 2025 at 7:24 AM
📰 Our latest Forus newsletter is live!
Discover how civil society networks are connecting, influencing global agendas, and building resilience — plus key updates, campaigns & what’s ahead 👇
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#CivilSociety #Forus #GlobalSolidarity #CivicSpace
Discover how civil society networks are connecting, influencing global agendas, and building resilience — plus key updates, campaigns & what’s ahead 👇
🔗 mailchi.mp/1fc0f66d7167...
#CivilSociety #Forus #GlobalSolidarity #CivicSpace
Gen Z is reshaping democracy — inside and outside institutions.
In our new #EUSEE episode, Green MEP @CatarinaVieira shares insights on youth power, digital civic space, and what policymakers must learn from movements worldwide.
🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/1kNn...
In our new #EUSEE episode, Green MEP @CatarinaVieira shares insights on youth power, digital civic space, and what policymakers must learn from movements worldwide.
🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/1kNn...
Gen Z and the Future of Democracy with Green MEP Catarina Vieira
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December 12, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Gen Z is reshaping democracy — inside and outside institutions.
In our new #EUSEE episode, Green MEP @CatarinaVieira shares insights on youth power, digital civic space, and what policymakers must learn from movements worldwide.
🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/1kNn...
In our new #EUSEE episode, Green MEP @CatarinaVieira shares insights on youth power, digital civic space, and what policymakers must learn from movements worldwide.
🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/1kNn...
The Forus Virtual Forum 2025 showed the strength of a network ready for what’s ahead.
Four sessions. Global members. Shared strategy. Renewed energy.
We’re entering the new cycle stronger, more connected + built for this moment.
Read the recap 👇
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Four sessions. Global members. Shared strategy. Renewed energy.
We’re entering the new cycle stronger, more connected + built for this moment.
Read the recap 👇
www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub...
Forus Virtual Forum 2025: Built for This Moment, Ready to Shape What Comes Next | Forus
The 2025 Forus Virtual Forum (FVF) brought together member platforms from across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and MENA for three days of collective reflection, strategy-review, and network weaving. Held at a decisive moment for civil society worldwide, the Forum offered a powerful reminder of
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December 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
The Forus Virtual Forum 2025 showed the strength of a network ready for what’s ahead.
Four sessions. Global members. Shared strategy. Renewed energy.
We’re entering the new cycle stronger, more connected + built for this moment.
Read the recap 👇
www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub...
Four sessions. Global members. Shared strategy. Renewed energy.
We’re entering the new cycle stronger, more connected + built for this moment.
Read the recap 👇
www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub...
On #HumanRightsDay, Nepal’s civil society — led by NFN — submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister calling for protection of civic freedoms, credible elections, and accountability after the Gen-Z protests.
Over 40 nationwide actions showed a united push for democracy & human rights.
Over 40 nationwide actions showed a united push for democracy & human rights.
December 11, 2025 at 7:24 AM
On #HumanRightsDay, Nepal’s civil society — led by NFN — submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister calling for protection of civic freedoms, credible elections, and accountability after the Gen-Z protests.
Over 40 nationwide actions showed a united push for democracy & human rights.
Over 40 nationwide actions showed a united push for democracy & human rights.
🇵🇰 New Pakistan Civic Space Monitor 2024–2025 shows civic space under severe pressure: overall score 26/100
On #HumanRightsDay, the data is a reminder: protecting civic freedoms is more urgent than ever.
📊 www.pcsm.info
On #HumanRightsDay, the data is a reminder: protecting civic freedoms is more urgent than ever.
📊 www.pcsm.info
December 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🇵🇰 New Pakistan Civic Space Monitor 2024–2025 shows civic space under severe pressure: overall score 26/100
On #HumanRightsDay, the data is a reminder: protecting civic freedoms is more urgent than ever.
📊 www.pcsm.info
On #HumanRightsDay, the data is a reminder: protecting civic freedoms is more urgent than ever.
📊 www.pcsm.info
NFN is stepping into a new era — more participatory, youth-informed, and digitally ready.
We’re glad to support this foundational strengthening process and its long-term vision.
🔗 Learn more about how we support national members: www.forus-international.org/en/supportin...
We’re glad to support this foundational strengthening process and its long-term vision.
🔗 Learn more about how we support national members: www.forus-international.org/en/supportin...
December 10, 2025 at 8:56 AM
NFN is stepping into a new era — more participatory, youth-informed, and digitally ready.
We’re glad to support this foundational strengthening process and its long-term vision.
🔗 Learn more about how we support national members: www.forus-international.org/en/supportin...
We’re glad to support this foundational strengthening process and its long-term vision.
🔗 Learn more about how we support national members: www.forus-international.org/en/supportin...
Le smartphone remplacera-t-il l’hôpital en Afrique Centrale ?
Cette étude révèle un potentiel immense mais aussi...
🔗https://www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub/resources-other-resources?modal_page=pdf&modal_detail_id=l-ia-en-afrique-chance-historique-ou-nouvel-instrument-d-inegalites
Cette étude révèle un potentiel immense mais aussi...
🔗https://www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub/resources-other-resources?modal_page=pdf&modal_detail_id=l-ia-en-afrique-chance-historique-ou-nouvel-instrument-d-inegalites
December 9, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Le smartphone remplacera-t-il l’hôpital en Afrique Centrale ?
Cette étude révèle un potentiel immense mais aussi...
🔗https://www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub/resources-other-resources?modal_page=pdf&modal_detail_id=l-ia-en-afrique-chance-historique-ou-nouvel-instrument-d-inegalites
Cette étude révèle un potentiel immense mais aussi...
🔗https://www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub/resources-other-resources?modal_page=pdf&modal_detail_id=l-ia-en-afrique-chance-historique-ou-nouvel-instrument-d-inegalites
Las redes de la sociedad civil, como Red Encuentro en Argentina, se están adaptando, innovando y construyendo nuevos caminos para la sostenibilidad a largo plazo. 💪
Descubre cómo los miembros de Forus están fortaleciendo sus plataformas: www.forus-international.org/es/supportin...
Descubre cómo los miembros de Forus están fortaleciendo sus plataformas: www.forus-international.org/es/supportin...
December 9, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Las redes de la sociedad civil, como Red Encuentro en Argentina, se están adaptando, innovando y construyendo nuevos caminos para la sostenibilidad a largo plazo. 💪
Descubre cómo los miembros de Forus están fortaleciendo sus plataformas: www.forus-international.org/es/supportin...
Descubre cómo los miembros de Forus están fortaleciendo sus plataformas: www.forus-international.org/es/supportin...
📢 New: EU SEE November Alerts Overview
63 alerts this month — including crisis alerts for Gaza & Colombia.
Key trends:
⚠️ Election violence
⚠️ Crackdowns on dissent
⚠️ Restrictive laws targeting CSOsRead the full breakdown ⬇️
eusee.hivos.org/overview-of-...
63 alerts this month — including crisis alerts for Gaza & Colombia.
Key trends:
⚠️ Election violence
⚠️ Crackdowns on dissent
⚠️ Restrictive laws targeting CSOsRead the full breakdown ⬇️
eusee.hivos.org/overview-of-...
December 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
📢 New: EU SEE November Alerts Overview
63 alerts this month — including crisis alerts for Gaza & Colombia.
Key trends:
⚠️ Election violence
⚠️ Crackdowns on dissent
⚠️ Restrictive laws targeting CSOsRead the full breakdown ⬇️
eusee.hivos.org/overview-of-...
63 alerts this month — including crisis alerts for Gaza & Colombia.
Key trends:
⚠️ Election violence
⚠️ Crackdowns on dissent
⚠️ Restrictive laws targeting CSOsRead the full breakdown ⬇️
eusee.hivos.org/overview-of-...
Did Doha deliver? 🌍
This article breaks down what WSSD2 achieved — and the gaps that remain on social protection, financing, digital inclusion & accountability.
🔗 www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub...
#WSSD2
This article breaks down what WSSD2 achieved — and the gaps that remain on social protection, financing, digital inclusion & accountability.
🔗 www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub...
#WSSD2
December 8, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Did Doha deliver? 🌍
This article breaks down what WSSD2 achieved — and the gaps that remain on social protection, financing, digital inclusion & accountability.
🔗 www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub...
#WSSD2
This article breaks down what WSSD2 achieved — and the gaps that remain on social protection, financing, digital inclusion & accountability.
🔗 www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub...
#WSSD2
Orgullosos de apoyar a la sociedad civil boliviana a través de nuestra miembro Unitas, que promueve el diálogo constructivo y la participación democrática durante las elecciones nacionales.
👉 Más información: www.forus-international.org/en/supportin...
👉 Más información: www.forus-international.org/en/supportin...
December 5, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Orgullosos de apoyar a la sociedad civil boliviana a través de nuestra miembro Unitas, que promueve el diálogo constructivo y la participación democrática durante las elecciones nacionales.
👉 Más información: www.forus-international.org/en/supportin...
👉 Más información: www.forus-international.org/en/supportin...
✨ Today is the last day of the Forus Virtual Forum!
Thank you to all our members, speakers & partners for bringing so much energy, solidarity and inspiration. 💛
Let’s keep the momentum going — from imagination to influence, from words to power. 💥🌍
#CivilSociety #CollectivePower
Thank you to all our members, speakers & partners for bringing so much energy, solidarity and inspiration. 💛
Let’s keep the momentum going — from imagination to influence, from words to power. 💥🌍
#CivilSociety #CollectivePower
December 4, 2025 at 1:20 PM
✨ Today is the last day of the Forus Virtual Forum!
Thank you to all our members, speakers & partners for bringing so much energy, solidarity and inspiration. 💛
Let’s keep the momentum going — from imagination to influence, from words to power. 💥🌍
#CivilSociety #CollectivePower
Thank you to all our members, speakers & partners for bringing so much energy, solidarity and inspiration. 💛
Let’s keep the momentum going — from imagination to influence, from words to power. 💥🌍
#CivilSociety #CollectivePower
🔥 Day 2 of the Forus Virtual Forum!
Our members are pumped, inspired and shaping the #Forus 2026–2030 Strategy together.
The energy is incredible — solidarity, ideas, and collective action in motion.
We are building the future of civil society as a united global network. 💛✨
Our members are pumped, inspired and shaping the #Forus 2026–2030 Strategy together.
The energy is incredible — solidarity, ideas, and collective action in motion.
We are building the future of civil society as a united global network. 💛✨
December 3, 2025 at 1:46 PM
🔥 Day 2 of the Forus Virtual Forum!
Our members are pumped, inspired and shaping the #Forus 2026–2030 Strategy together.
The energy is incredible — solidarity, ideas, and collective action in motion.
We are building the future of civil society as a united global network. 💛✨
Our members are pumped, inspired and shaping the #Forus 2026–2030 Strategy together.
The energy is incredible — solidarity, ideas, and collective action in motion.
We are building the future of civil society as a united global network. 💛✨
Gen Z is reshaping protest—from Africa to Asia to Latin America—demanding accountability, rights & a democratic future.
What’s driving these movements?
How are governments responding?
And what must civil society do next?
🔗https://eusee.hivos.org/gen-z-movements-and-the-future-of-protest/
What’s driving these movements?
How are governments responding?
And what must civil society do next?
🔗https://eusee.hivos.org/gen-z-movements-and-the-future-of-protest/
December 3, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Gen Z is reshaping protest—from Africa to Asia to Latin America—demanding accountability, rights & a democratic future.
What’s driving these movements?
How are governments responding?
And what must civil society do next?
🔗https://eusee.hivos.org/gen-z-movements-and-the-future-of-protest/
What’s driving these movements?
How are governments responding?
And what must civil society do next?
🔗https://eusee.hivos.org/gen-z-movements-and-the-future-of-protest/
✨ The Forus Virtual Forum is LIVE !
Our global network is coming together this week to connect, reflect and co-shape our shared future.
We are proud of this community and the solidarity it brings. 💛
#Forus #StrongerTogether #civilsociety
Our global network is coming together this week to connect, reflect and co-shape our shared future.
We are proud of this community and the solidarity it brings. 💛
#Forus #StrongerTogether #civilsociety
December 2, 2025 at 1:23 PM
✨ The Forus Virtual Forum is LIVE !
Our global network is coming together this week to connect, reflect and co-shape our shared future.
We are proud of this community and the solidarity it brings. 💛
#Forus #StrongerTogether #civilsociety
Our global network is coming together this week to connect, reflect and co-shape our shared future.
We are proud of this community and the solidarity it brings. 💛
#Forus #StrongerTogether #civilsociety
Sinergia está fortaleciendo a las OSC con un enfoque holístico de la estrategia, la gestión y el bienestar, fomentando la resiliencia incluso en contextos difíciles.
👉 Más información sobre su trabajo en el Ciclo 6: www.forus-international.org/es/supportin...
👉 Más información sobre su trabajo en el Ciclo 6: www.forus-international.org/es/supportin...
December 2, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Sinergia está fortaleciendo a las OSC con un enfoque holístico de la estrategia, la gestión y el bienestar, fomentando la resiliencia incluso en contextos difíciles.
👉 Más información sobre su trabajo en el Ciclo 6: www.forus-international.org/es/supportin...
👉 Más información sobre su trabajo en el Ciclo 6: www.forus-international.org/es/supportin...
The Forus Virtual Forum takes place from 2–4 December 2025!
The Forum will focus on connection, solidarity, collective influence, and the overall health of our global network — building a stronger, more coordinated civil society community and shape the new #Forus strategy.
The Forum will focus on connection, solidarity, collective influence, and the overall health of our global network — building a stronger, more coordinated civil society community and shape the new #Forus strategy.
December 1, 2025 at 11:35 AM
The Forus Virtual Forum takes place from 2–4 December 2025!
The Forum will focus on connection, solidarity, collective influence, and the overall health of our global network — building a stronger, more coordinated civil society community and shape the new #Forus strategy.
The Forum will focus on connection, solidarity, collective influence, and the overall health of our global network — building a stronger, more coordinated civil society community and shape the new #Forus strategy.
The March With Us 2026 campaign is here again! ✊
We’re highlighting bold solutions from activists worldwide—expanding civic space, elevating youth leadership, and pushing for a gender-just future beyond 2030.
Get involved! Link in comments!
We’re highlighting bold solutions from activists worldwide—expanding civic space, elevating youth leadership, and pushing for a gender-just future beyond 2030.
Get involved! Link in comments!
December 1, 2025 at 8:17 AM
The March With Us 2026 campaign is here again! ✊
We’re highlighting bold solutions from activists worldwide—expanding civic space, elevating youth leadership, and pushing for a gender-just future beyond 2030.
Get involved! Link in comments!
We’re highlighting bold solutions from activists worldwide—expanding civic space, elevating youth leadership, and pushing for a gender-just future beyond 2030.
Get involved! Link in comments!
🌍 Since 2017, almost all Forus members have joined at least one National Platform Projects cycle!
🔎 Explore the latest projects from Cycle 6 and discover how members are driving change across our network.
👉 www.forus-international.org/en/supportin...
#WeAreForus #CivilSociety #CSOs
🔎 Explore the latest projects from Cycle 6 and discover how members are driving change across our network.
👉 www.forus-international.org/en/supportin...
#WeAreForus #CivilSociety #CSOs
November 26, 2025 at 9:17 AM
🌍 Since 2017, almost all Forus members have joined at least one National Platform Projects cycle!
🔎 Explore the latest projects from Cycle 6 and discover how members are driving change across our network.
👉 www.forus-international.org/en/supportin...
#WeAreForus #CivilSociety #CSOs
🔎 Explore the latest projects from Cycle 6 and discover how members are driving change across our network.
👉 www.forus-international.org/en/supportin...
#WeAreForus #CivilSociety #CSOs
Gen Z is reshaping protest movements worldwide — from Nepal to Madagascar, Peru and Indonesia. Their digital-first activism is redefining civic space and demanding real accountability.
👉 Read the full @globalvoices.org analysis: globalvoices.org/2025/11/24/t...
👉 Read the full @globalvoices.org analysis: globalvoices.org/2025/11/24/t...
November 25, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Gen Z is reshaping protest movements worldwide — from Nepal to Madagascar, Peru and Indonesia. Their digital-first activism is redefining civic space and demanding real accountability.
👉 Read the full @globalvoices.org analysis: globalvoices.org/2025/11/24/t...
👉 Read the full @globalvoices.org analysis: globalvoices.org/2025/11/24/t...
🚀 New: Forus Digital Governance Bulletin – Nov 2025
In this edition:
✔ CADE programme applications
✔ Youth digital rights stories
✔ New video series: Your Clicks, Your Rights
✔ Insights from NNNGO at #FIFAfrica25
👉 www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub...
#DigitalRights #CivilSociety
In this edition:
✔ CADE programme applications
✔ Youth digital rights stories
✔ New video series: Your Clicks, Your Rights
✔ Insights from NNNGO at #FIFAfrica25
👉 www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub...
#DigitalRights #CivilSociety
November 24, 2025 at 7:38 AM
🚀 New: Forus Digital Governance Bulletin – Nov 2025
In this edition:
✔ CADE programme applications
✔ Youth digital rights stories
✔ New video series: Your Clicks, Your Rights
✔ Insights from NNNGO at #FIFAfrica25
👉 www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub...
#DigitalRights #CivilSociety
In this edition:
✔ CADE programme applications
✔ Youth digital rights stories
✔ New video series: Your Clicks, Your Rights
✔ Insights from NNNGO at #FIFAfrica25
👉 www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub...
#DigitalRights #CivilSociety
Student activists in Zimbabwe are facing rising violence and intimidation.
Two ZINASU leaders were abducted and beaten during SRC elections —part of a growing pattern undermining academic and civic freedoms.
Read the full alert on the #EUSEE site: eusee.hivos.org/alert/attack...
Two ZINASU leaders were abducted and beaten during SRC elections —part of a growing pattern undermining academic and civic freedoms.
Read the full alert on the #EUSEE site: eusee.hivos.org/alert/attack...
November 20, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Student activists in Zimbabwe are facing rising violence and intimidation.
Two ZINASU leaders were abducted and beaten during SRC elections —part of a growing pattern undermining academic and civic freedoms.
Read the full alert on the #EUSEE site: eusee.hivos.org/alert/attack...
Two ZINASU leaders were abducted and beaten during SRC elections —part of a growing pattern undermining academic and civic freedoms.
Read the full alert on the #EUSEE site: eusee.hivos.org/alert/attack...