This session considers civic society push-back against the shrinking of public space, the effectiveness of international human rights instruments in this context, and perspectives of parliamentarians regarding peoples’ campaigns.
1. Weaponizing the pandemic and neoliberal underpinnings of shrinking civic space in Europe and Asia
2. Experiences of people’s organizations and civil society in effective push-backs against shrinking civic space and political repression (including workers, health professionals, migrants and other sectors): Good practices from the ground
3. Challenges and recommendations in strengthening solidarity and resistance
4. Use and effectiveness of available human rights instruments and mechanisms – opportunities and limitations of the UNHRC, unpacking the EU Magnitsky Act and prospects of GSP+ to exact accountability of human rights violators and improve human rights situations in Asia and Europe
5. Perspectives from Europe and Asian parliamentarians on supporting campaigns and people’s recommendations
Organisers:
Europe:
IBON International Europe, Viva Salud, International Migrants Alliance-Europe
Asia :
Council for People’s Development and Governance (CPDG), InvestigatePH/International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP), Ecu-Voice, Peoples Coalition on Food Sovereignty (PCFS), International Indigenous Movement for Self-Determination and Liberation (IPMSDL), Asia-Pacific Research Network (APRN)
