The importance of an engaged, principled civil society opposing authoritarian forces emerges as a key topic.
The potential impact of the 'foreign agents' law on civil society organizations and NGOs in Georgia is a key aspect explored.
The episode extensively discusses the proposed 'foreign agents' law in Georgia and its potential impact on civil society organizations and freedom of speech.
The podcast episodes explore the crucial role of civil society in defending democracy, human rights, and accountability, particularly in the face of authoritarian forces and encroaching authoritarianism.
Several episodes highlight how civil society organizations, NGOs, and grassroots movements in countries like Georgia, Libya, Hungary, and Afghanistan are standing up to protect democratic institutions, freedom of expression, and the rule of law in the face of repressive government policies and crackdowns.
The episodes describe how these civil society actors are using a range of tactics, from community organizing and citizen science to international advocacy and legal challenges, to resist authoritarian pressures and advance their vision of democratic and rights-respecting societies.