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Nurse wearing a face mask and writing in a ledger.
Success story - 2025-03-21

12 times civil society changed the world in 2024

In 2024, ForumCiv strengthened civil society by advancing democracy, human rights, and social change worldwide. From using art as activism in East Africa to defending press freedom in Latin America...

The Juntanza Nacional Campesina is securing land rights and fostering agricultural development in Colombia.
News - 2024-03-25

Aremos Paz: ploughing furrows of peace in Colombia

After five years the Aremos Paz project have come to an end. Read more about how the project have supported rural communities and the reincorporated population in rural areas affected by the conflict...

Man talar i mikrofon på en scen i Dar El Salam i Tanzania.
Success story - 2024-03-19

12 times civil society changed the world in 2023

Strengthening press freedom, dismantling structural discrimination, eradicating harmful practices, maintaining a helpline despite state crackdown, preserving natural resources, these are just some of...

Kvinna iklädd en röd tröja sittandes i rullstol ler mot kameran
Success story - 2024-02-02

From desertion to inclusion in Mexico

Since 1984, Piña Palmera and Palmeras Vänner have improved the lives of people living with disabilities in Mexico. Using inclusive methods, local engagement, and a focus on rights, they have made a...

People walking in demonstrations holding signs and mobile phones.
Success story - 2024-01-27

Over 20 000 people march to end femicide in Kenya

In January, ForumCiv in Kenya joined a collective of feminist movements, human rights activists, concerned citizens, and civil society organizations in the country for an End Femicide march.

4 women have their back against the camera to show the text Empowering Rural Women through Legal and Economic Advocacy for Land Rights written on their purple t-shirts.
Success story - 2023-10-18

Empowering rural women through land rights

In a world where land ownership has long been a symbol of power and economic security, the fight for rural women's land rights continues to gain momentum in Liberia.

The Colombian parliament with Colombias flag on the roof. Screenshot of the report on Colombia.
News - 2023-10-02

The UN reviews human rights in Colombia

In the ongoing UN review of the situation for human rights in Colombia, ForumCiv and other Swedish civil society organizations operating in the country have put forward recommendations that Sweden...

Kvinna i brunt hår, svart öppen dunjacka och en rosa blus går nedför en slänt i Armenien.
Success story - 2023-06-23

From bystanders to decision-makers in Armenia

In Armenia, the Swedish International Liberal Center (SILC) and Sose Women’s NGO are working to empower women in Armenian regions to actively participate in the public and political spheres of society...

Kvinna sitter i en trädgård iklädd en röd tröja och lila dunväst.
Success story - 2023-03-20

From needs to rights in Vietnam

Adoptionscentrum's partnership with the Women’s Union in Hai Phong and Quang Ninh, Vietnam, has strengthened children's rights and families. By building capacity and focusing on rights, the project...

Kvinna lägger stenar på en stor våg utanför EU komissionen i Bryssel.
News - 2022-10-21

Justice is everybody's business

Together with over 100 European organisations, we are part of a campaign to demand EU laws that protect human rights, the environment and the climate from corporate exploitation.

News - 2022-06-27

Environmental defenders are more important than ever

During the UN environment conference Stockholm+50 in June, ForumCiv organized three seminars together with several other civil society organizations. In all the events, environmental defenders and...

Column - 2022-04-11

What civil society in Belarus needs

ForumCiv has been involved in support to Belarusian civil society for almost 30 years. During these years we have seen a cycle repeating itself: opening of civic space, followed by repressions...

News - 2021-12-07

Grassroots are the strength of the revolution

Last week, the EaP Network hosted Belarusian oppositional presidential candidate, which independent surveys would give strong chances of winning, on free and fair elections, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya...