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Peace, justice, strong institutions


Free Press Unlimited supports journalism under pressure
Safety assistance and newsroom support connect press freedom with the public’s access to independent information

Editorial Team SDG16
4 days ago4 min read


Tactical Tech examines how personal data fuels digital influence
Through research and public education, Tactical Tech connects everyday digital habits with questions about political influence

Editorial Team SDG16
5 days ago4 min read


Space governance beyond Earth raises questions of power and consent
Existing space law limits territorial claims but leaves the political organisation of future settlements unresolved

Editorial Team SDG16
Sep 245 min read


HRDAG uses statistics to reveal gaps in human rights records
Human rights data analysis separates documented cases from estimates of violence missing from the record

Editorial Team SDG16
Sep 184 min read


The Engine Room tests a community-led model for safer civil society technology
The non-profit combines digital security, responsible data and research as civic groups face expanding technological risks

Editorial Team SDG16
Sep 75 min read


ClientEarth tests the reach of environmental law in public accountability cases
The legal charity targets governments and companies, while court outcomes reveal the reach and limits of climate litigation

Editorial Team SDG16
Aug 245 min read


How abusive lawsuits can silence environmental criticism
Anti-SLAPP reforms seek to stop legal process being used as punishment while preserving valid reputation claims

Editorial Team SDG16
Aug 216 min read


Environmental crime operates as a global organised economy
Illegal extraction and dumping converge through corruption, financial secrecy and international commodity chains

Editorial Team SDG16
Aug 145 min read


Environmental information turns pollution data into democratic accountability
Public records allow communities to test official promises against permits, emissions and environmental conditions

Editorial Team SDG16
Aug 115 min read


The Advocates for Human Rights links legal aid to systemic reform
How documentation, pro bono representation and international advocacy turn individual cases into wider human rights action

Editorial Team SDG16
Jul 286 min read


ARTICLE 19 turns free expression principles into practical protection
How a global rights organisation uses law, policy and local partnerships to defend speech and the public’s right to know

Editorial Team SDG16
Jul 255 min read


Digital Defenders Partnership strengthens digital security for civil society under threat
The programme funds emergency responses and long-term protection for activists, journalists and human rights organisations

Editorial Team SDG16
Jul 126 min read


ARTICLE 19 defends freedom of expression in an increasingly restrictive information environment
The organisation combines legal expertise, advocacy and training to protect the rights to speak, know and participate

Editorial Team SDG16
Jul 96 min read


EarthRights International puts corporate abuse in extractive industries under scrutiny
Communities facing mining, oil and gas harms are pushing for stronger human rights and environmental accountability

Editorial Team SDG16
Jul 25 min read


Civic technology only matters when it gives people usable power
Digital tools can support participation and accountability, but only when they solve real civic problems

Editorial Team SDG16
Jul 16 min read


Civic technology only matters when it gives people usable power
Digital tools can support participation and accountability, but only when they solve real civic problems

Editorial Team SDG16
Jun 256 min read


Grassroots peacebuilding shows why peace is community work
Local organisations are reducing violence, rebuilding trust and making SDG 16 visible in daily life

Editorial Team SDG16
Jun 226 min read


Decidim, the living code of democracy
Barcelona's open-source platform Decidim transforms rigid administration into a dynamic, inclusive urban ecosystem

Till Heumann
Jun 96 min read


CIVICUS, the global struggle to defend civic space
The alliance tracks threats to public participation and shows why grassroots organising matters for democracy

Editorial Team SDG16
May 285 min read


She asked the state to protect her. She was sent home. She never came back
Gullan Bharo’s death exposes the urgent need for stronger protection, policing and justice for women at risk

Kiran Rana
May 273 min read


Diplomacy over confrontation
Trump-Xi talks highlight the urgent need for diplomacy, cooperation and stronger institutions amid rising global tensions

Kiran Rana
May 242 min read


Power of Women strengthens engagement through CSW70 and recent meetings in Germany
The organisation’s recent activity reflects a growing focus on leadership, cooperation and wider international engagement

Editorial Team SDG16
May 203 min read


Women-led cultural peacebuilding is reshaping civic resistance in conflict zones
In conflict zones, women-led cultural initiatives are helping communities preserve trust, memory and public life.

Editorial Team SDG16
Apr 256 min read


Interpeace and the politics of locally led peacebuilding
How Interpeace tries to move community knowledge into national and international peace policy

Editorial Team SDG16
Apr 245 min read
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