COP29: Azerbaijan’s Quest for International Legitimacy and Funding Analysis As the host country of the COP29 climate conference, authoritarian Azerbaijan wants to improve its international reputation. How should democratic states and international civil society approach the next COP? By Dr. Sonja Katharina Schiffers
When cultures of remembrance clash: Contesting memorialization in Namibia’s urban spaces Analysis Namibia continues to grapple with the pervasive legacy of apartheid and colonialism. How can reconciliation look like and how can social cohesion be fostered after decades of racist oppression? By Constanze Blum
Working conditions of local civil society in Afghanistan Analysis Since the Taliban takeover in August 2021, the landscape of Afghan civil society has dramatically changed. Understanding these conditions and constraints is crucial for external actors, especially as they attempt to engage with local organizations. By Hamzah
Why COP28 Has Already Failed Analyse The UAE's repression of dissidents and rights activists serves defenders of the climate status quo at the COP28 in Dubai. By Kristine Beckerle and Marta Schaaf
Cambodia’s National Election 2023: Pressure, Control and Legacy Analysis Preventing the opposition from meaningfully participating in this election has once again ensured the landslide victory for the ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP). By Sok Leang
Civil Society Organisations in Cambodia: Impact, Challenges and Opportunities Background CSOs in Cambodia have had to maneuver in an increasingly repressive environment, but the challenges and failures that they have had to face thus far have led to important reflections and learnings. By Sok Leang
Introduction This dossier provides a diverse selection of strong civil society voices from Cambodia. We hope that the analyses and contributions included will lead to a better understanding of the results, impacts and successes of the actions of Cambodian civil society.
Giant Satrey: the strength of contemporary Cambodian women Video performance Violence against women and environmental pollution: current social issues are embodied in contemporary and symbolic pieces by the dance company New Cambodian Artists. By Elaine Haller
New Rights, Old Freedom Poem Poetry is an important form of expression for everyday and social issues in Cambodia, providing an important voice in increasingly shrinking spaces. The award-winning poem by Chhoy Phanith gives insights into the aspirations and hopes of young Cambodians. By Chhoy Phanith
Civic agency despite shrinking spaces in Cambodia Dossier This dossier provides insight into the civil society sector in Cambodia. It illustrates the work and achievements of NGOs, CSOs, and individuals working under ever-shrinking spaces for civic action in the country.