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CIVICUS is a global alliance of civil society organisations and activists working to strengthen citizen action and civil society throughout the world. [source: civicus] Its vision is to enable a worldwide community of informed, inspired, committed citizens tackling the challenges facing humanity. [source: civicus] The alliance builds solidarity among activists across borders and networks and resources civil society around the world. [source: civicus] It produces timely and cutting-edge knowledge and analysis and builds narratives. [source: civicus] CIVICUS’s advocacy focuses on creating open spaces, lasting systems change, and including groups often discriminated against. [source: civicus]
The alliance provides civic space ratings through the CIVICUS Monitor. [source: civicus] It also engages and acts by supporting civil society, citizen action, and human rights defenders. [source: civicus] CIVICUS explores campaigns and invites others to join and make a difference. [source: civicus]
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A campaigner uses CIVICUS to access civic space ratings that assess the health of civil society environments globally. [source: civicus] This knowledge helps campaigners understand where civic freedoms are under threat and where to focus advocacy for open spaces and lasting systems change. [source: civicus] The alliance’s networks and resources also enable campaigners to build solidarity across borders and connect with activists and organisations working on similar issues. [source: civicus]