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The Summit of the Future Is a Rare Chance to Fix a Broken System: Civil Society Must Be Included

The problem is, too few people and civil society organisations, outside UN circles, even know the Summit is happening. This is characteristic of a lack of broad consultation. Things started poorly ... read more

Our civil society needs to do more to challenge power structures

If the treatment of Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus is any indication, Bangladesh's independent civil society is currently in great peril. Over the last year, human rights defenders ... read more

Driving civil society engagement on environmental issues

The Civil Society Unit of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) supports civil society engagement towards shaping environmental policies, ensuring their voices resonate loud and clear in ... read more

The Promise And Peril Of The Skills-Based Hiring Movement

As momentum grows, it's important to avoid creating a false dichotomy between skills-based hiring and higher education. read more

‘Civil War’ Isn’t Really About A Second American Civil War — Review

Through the eyes of these reporters, we discover the myriad ways civilization collapses as war disrupts every aspect of civil society. This could be the Balkans or Rwanda in the 90s’. read more

Could the wrong perception about civil society cause misleading decisions?

The government of Uganda led by Parliament has focused on rationalizing government agencies in recent times. The core aim is to minimise public expenditure and enhance governance efficacy.In most of ... read more

The Perils of Higher Education Branding

Instead, the purpose of a college or university is to advance the pursuit and dissemination of knowledge through excellence in teaching, research, and service to the community and society. read more

The Perils of the Khumbu Icefall

When climbing from the south side of Mt. Everest, there is no way to avoid the treacherous Khumbu Icefall. It’s perched just above Everest Base Camp, bordered by the west shoulder of Mt. Everest ... read more

What Are the Stakes of ‘Civil War,’ Really?

Ahead of the release of “Civil War,” the new alt-history action-drama from the director Alex Garland, A24, the studio that produced the film, released a map of the United States showing the ... read more

African Development Bank Announces Renewal of Bank-Civil Society Committee

The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the renewal of its dynamic Bank-Civil Society Committee for the 2024-2026 term. This diverse and carefully selected group embodies a wealth of ... read more

UN, Polycom seek grassroots voices as Kenya hosts high level Civil Society Conference

Over the last 19 years, the NGO has worked together with women’s rights organizations, civil societies, governments, and the private sector, developing strategies, partnerships, programs, and ... read more

‘Civil War’ Review: We Have Met the Enemy and It Is Us. Again.

In Alex Garland’s tough new movie, a group of journalists led by Kirsten Dunst, as a photographer, travels a United States at war with itself. transcript The writer and director Alex Garland ... read more