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1/ I'm thrilled to be representing @afsc_org and moderating a panel at @AfPeacebuilding #PeaceCon2019 on restricted/shrinking space.This is a topic of concern for peacebuilders around the world. Here's a thread on what I've learned studying the phenomenon. allianceforpeacebuilding.org/our-work/annua…
2/ Peace activists and organizations around the world are increasingly being stigmatized, criminalized, discriminated against, subjected to smear campaigns, defamation, physical harassment, spuriously charged and sentenced under various laws. ohchr.org/EN/Issues/Terr…
3/ The main driver of restricted space is the post 9/11 global “war on terror” and focus on national security and counterterrorism. It primarily began after the US introduced more than 130 pieces of 9/11 related legislations including the Patriot Act. charityandsecurity.org/studies/US_Mus…
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