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Are These Global Strategies the Key to Protecting U.S. Civic Space?

Civic space in the U.S. is shrinking—but global movements offer a roadmap for resistance. From Uganda to Nigeria, activists have pushed back against threats to protests, nonprofits, and free speech. What can U.S. civil society learn from their success?

by Saskia Brechenmacher
Published on July 17, 2025

Civic space in the U.S. is shrinking—but global movements offer a roadmap for resistance. From Uganda to Nigeria, activists have pushed back against threats to protests, nonprofits, and free speech. What can U.S. civil society learn from their success?

Watch to learn about three global strategies to defend democracy—and how they could work here at home.

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Defending Civic Space in the United States: Lessons Learned Around the World
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