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Mapping the Achievements of Civil Society - Thematic Report by Former UN Special Rapporteur on Free Assembly, Maina Kiai

June 2017 - Report by Maina Kiai, former UN Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association, to the United Nations Human Rights Council.

In his final thematic report, Maina Kiai addresses: Has civil society made the world a better place? Where and when has civil society made concrete and identifiable achievements? What would the world look like without civil society?

Below is an excerpt from the report presentation:

Today, 21 leading charities and non-profit organizations reacted to a new independent Expert Panel Report by requesting the federal government immediately table a bill to implement the recommendations it provides.

Progress in ending the brutal worldwide scourge of torture requires ensuring accountability for this terrible crime.

The Right to Dissent: A Guide to International Law Obligations to respect, protect and fulfil the right of all persons to participate in public affairs by engaging in criticism, opposition and dissent.

By Elizabeth Thompson, CBC News, January 19, 2017
Agency is increasingly turning to cutting-edge data analysis techniques to improve service and 'compliance'.
David Christopher, of the advocacy group Open Media, said his organization opposes government agencies monitoring what Canadians are saying on social media.