Reporting on Civil Society space in the Horn of Africa
A Training Guide
Date: June, 2020
Prepared by: Horn of Africa Civil Society Forum Steering Committee.
In this training, we will cover:
Presentation Roadmap
Context of Analysis
Introduction to the Forum
About The Watch
Monitoring & Reporting
Objectives
Introduction
The Forum was founded in 2016
The Horn of African Civil Society (HoACS) Forum is a regional network of Civil Society Organizations that are working to monitor and expand civic space in the countries in which the network operates.
HoASC Forum
The Forum is Governed by a Steering Committee that is made up of representatives elected from member organizations.
The Forum has 10 Countries
The Secretariat for the forum is Al Khatim Adlan Center for Enlightenment and Human Development (KACE). KACE is a non-governmental and non-profit organisation.
1. Djibouti2. Eritrea3. Ethiopia 4. Kenya 5. Rwanda
6. Somalia 7. Somaliland 8. South Sudan 9. Sudan 10. Uganda
What is Civic Space?
Civic Space
means the place, physical, virtual and legal, where people exercise their rights to freedom of Association, expression and peaceful assembly. By forming associations, by speaking out on issues of public concerns. By gathering together on online and offline fora, and by participating in public decision making, individuals use civic space to solve problems and improve lives.
Why HoASC Forum?
The Forum was founded in response to the diminishing civic space for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the Greater HoA region, and the repressive legislative environment that characterizes almost all the countries represented in the Forum. This particularly impacts those CSOs that are actively working to promote good governance, respect for human rights and democracy in their respective countries
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Objectives
Undertake advocacy and lobbying at national, regional and international levels.
Produce the “Horn of Africa Watch,” a periodic bulletin that provides information on civic space in the region.
Engage in solidarity campaigns with civil society in the region
.
About The Watch
What is The Watch?
The Watch is a mechanism for monitoring the Space of Civil Society or Civic Space in the respective countries of the Greater Horn of Africa. The Watch is a publication of the Horn of Africa Civil Society Forum (HOACS Forum), intended to provide updates on the situation of civil society in the Horn of Africa. It focuses on recent developments and practical conditions for civil society organizations (CSOs).
What Does the Forum Monitor?
We Monitor the Three Fundamental Freedoms:
Freedom of Expression.
Freedom of Association
Right to Peaceful Assembly
Click on Each to learn more
Freedom of Expression
The focus is on acts by the government and authorities to limit this freedom. Such acts include:
Freedom of Peaceful Assembly
It is the freedom to meet, protest and come together as a group.
Click on image to learn more
Freedom of Association
The focus here is on the right to form organizations and work together peacefully for the public good.
Click on image to learn more
Understanding the Context
What do we mean by context?
● The political situation in each country
● The legal framework
that governs civil society organizations ● The practical attitude and behavior of the authorities.
In order to understand the status of these three fundamental freedoms, we also need to know the context.
Political Context
Has the Political Landscape changed?Has the Government changed?
Have any policies regarding the three freedoms changed?
Are there Non-state entities and organizations in your country, such as militias, para-military, terrorist organizations, extreme violent organizations, gangs, etc.?
If the answer is YES, who are they? How do they affect your work?
Government Attitude
How do you describe the political context in your country? Is it:
Open
Narrowed
Obstructed
Repressed
Closed
The Legal Context
How do you describe the civil society law and regulations in your country? Is it:
Restrictive
Semi-Restrictive
Neutral
Un-restrictive
Supportive
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Thanks for your attention
Any questions?email: asmahan@kacesudan.org
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Reporting on Civil Society space in the Horn of Africa
A Training Guide
Date: June, 2020
Prepared by: Horn of Africa Civil Society Forum Steering Committee.
In this training, we will cover:
Presentation Roadmap
Context of Analysis
Introduction to the Forum
About The Watch
Monitoring & Reporting
Objectives
Introduction
The Forum was founded in 2016
The Horn of African Civil Society (HoACS) Forum is a regional network of Civil Society Organizations that are working to monitor and expand civic space in the countries in which the network operates.
HoASC Forum
The Forum is Governed by a Steering Committee that is made up of representatives elected from member organizations.
The Forum has 10 Countries
The Secretariat for the forum is Al Khatim Adlan Center for Enlightenment and Human Development (KACE). KACE is a non-governmental and non-profit organisation.
1. Djibouti2. Eritrea3. Ethiopia 4. Kenya 5. Rwanda
6. Somalia 7. Somaliland 8. South Sudan 9. Sudan 10. Uganda
What is Civic Space?
Civic Space
means the place, physical, virtual and legal, where people exercise their rights to freedom of Association, expression and peaceful assembly. By forming associations, by speaking out on issues of public concerns. By gathering together on online and offline fora, and by participating in public decision making, individuals use civic space to solve problems and improve lives.
Why HoASC Forum?
The Forum was founded in response to the diminishing civic space for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the Greater HoA region, and the repressive legislative environment that characterizes almost all the countries represented in the Forum. This particularly impacts those CSOs that are actively working to promote good governance, respect for human rights and democracy in their respective countries
More information? Click below
Objectives
Undertake advocacy and lobbying at national, regional and international levels.
Produce the “Horn of Africa Watch,” a periodic bulletin that provides information on civic space in the region.
Engage in solidarity campaigns with civil society in the region .
About The Watch
What is The Watch?
The Watch is a mechanism for monitoring the Space of Civil Society or Civic Space in the respective countries of the Greater Horn of Africa. The Watch is a publication of the Horn of Africa Civil Society Forum (HOACS Forum), intended to provide updates on the situation of civil society in the Horn of Africa. It focuses on recent developments and practical conditions for civil society organizations (CSOs).
What Does the Forum Monitor?
We Monitor the Three Fundamental Freedoms:
Freedom of Expression.
Freedom of Association
Right to Peaceful Assembly
Click on Each to learn more
Freedom of Expression
The focus is on acts by the government and authorities to limit this freedom. Such acts include:
Freedom of Peaceful Assembly
It is the freedom to meet, protest and come together as a group.
Click on image to learn more
Freedom of Association
The focus here is on the right to form organizations and work together peacefully for the public good.
Click on image to learn more
Understanding the Context
What do we mean by context?
● The political situation in each country ● The legal framework that governs civil society organizations ● The practical attitude and behavior of the authorities.
In order to understand the status of these three fundamental freedoms, we also need to know the context.
Political Context
Has the Political Landscape changed?Has the Government changed? Have any policies regarding the three freedoms changed? Are there Non-state entities and organizations in your country, such as militias, para-military, terrorist organizations, extreme violent organizations, gangs, etc.? If the answer is YES, who are they? How do they affect your work?
Government Attitude
How do you describe the political context in your country? Is it: Open Narrowed Obstructed Repressed Closed
The Legal Context
How do you describe the civil society law and regulations in your country? Is it: Restrictive Semi-Restrictive Neutral Un-restrictive Supportive
We Created a Guide For You
Thanks for your attention
Any questions?email: asmahan@kacesudan.org