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A civil stand against despots and demagogues in a time of democratic decline

A continued rise in authoritarianism across the globe, extreme military and economic power concentrated in the hands of elites, and a general degradation of democracy.

These are but some of the issues that hamper democracy and civil liberties in countries across the globe. At times, these problems seem intractable. But Mandeep Tiwana, the secretary-general of Civicus, a global alliance of civil society organisations and activists, is resolutely hopeful for the future.

Daily Maverick spoke to Tiwana on the sidelines of the International Civil Society Week (ICSW) in Bangkok, Thailand. The event, held over five days in November last year, brought together nearly 1,000 civil society leaders, activists and artists from all spheres of the globe to discuss issues around democracy, civil rights and inclusion in today’s fragmented political and economic landscape.

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