Civil Society & Democracy

The erosion of traditional democratic institutions have posed significant challenges both for human rights organizations, and for democracy more broadly. While nationalism and polarization have driven many of these trends, historically marginalized or excluded groups are also demanding a more expansive understanding of democracy and rights. What can human rights offer our societies as they struggle with these tensions? How can human rights movements and organizations transform themselves, their tactics, and their vision to respond to and grow from these challenges?

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