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Report:
21 January 2014, Johannesburg -
Global civil society alliance, CIVICUS, has released a revised version of what
is probably the world’s most comprehensive compilation of commitments made by
governments on civil society rights.
Originally
released in 2008, and now fully updated, the compendium consolidates various
international standards and commitments made by governments at the regional and
global levels to protect civil society and ensure participation in public
processes.
In
addition to collating relevant portions of major UN documents, the compendium
also includes commitments made by regional bodies such as the Arab League and
select groupings like the Commonwealth. It supports CIVICUS’ efforts to constantly
strive for new and innovative means to enhance the ability and reach of the
civil society sector.
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