Free Civil Society

Coalition for the creation of an enabling, just & fair policy environment that supports and sustains a strong, vibrant & active civil society in India.

[Free Civil Society @FreeCivilSoc]

It can be noted that since Sept 7, an array of non-profits, including a think tank, some international NGOs and a funder of independent media, have been ‘raided’ and subjected to intrusive, sweeping seizures of information by Income Tax authorities without prany reasons provided.

[Free Civil Society @FreeCivilSoc]

Responding to the recent series of income tax raids on reputed Indian and global think tanks, independent media promoters and other non-profit organizations, more than 600 Indian Citizens from 25 states and UTs have condemned the government action.

[Free Civil Society @FreeCivilSoc]

“They — the ones on whom the raids are currently being conducted — are not against the government. They are FOR the nation...And the more we remind ourselves and our government of this, the more they will remember that they are here not for themselves, but for us. For all of us,”

[Free Civil Society @FreeCivilSoc]

A solidarity statement is being put out by a wide range of concerned citizens in response to recent raids on credible non-profit and media organisations.
Sign on to raise your voice to protect independpent voices and express collective solidarity: https://t.co/pU6sSgZqKh

[The Wire @thewire_in]

Over 650 members of civil society have demanded a stop to the ‘vendetta politics’ against Harsh Mander and other activists, adding that the Centre has been “misusing” regulatory institutions and laws like the FCRA.

https://t.co/xwjyeOJabf

[Paul Divakar N @PaulDivakarN]

we unequivocally condemn the attacks on Harsh Mander and the Centre for Equity Studies and demand:
1. An end to vendetta politics towards Harsh Mander and the Centre for Equity Studies
2. Stop misusing regulatory institutions and laws like the FCRA to harass CSOs

[Henri Tiphagne @Tiphagne]

It is time all civil society organizations support this statement. Have you ? If not, do it immediately & share widely. It is only such solidarity that can build bolder citizens in this country. @vani_info @PUCLindia @WGHR_India @AIIndia @peopleswatch @DalitRights @NDMJ_NCDHR

[Free Civil Society @FreeCivilSoc]

@vani_info @nramind @AnjaliB_ @SalilShetty @medhanarmada @paranjoygt @rpuni @SanjoyHazarika3 @JohnDayal @akhosla40 @sndeep @birajpat @Gautammody @nikhilmkss @ity_adi @pamelaphilipose @anshugoonj @ingridsrinath @kavisriv @meeracomposes @uditachaturvedi @OsamaManzar @natashabadhwar

[Free Civil Society @FreeCivilSoc]

Over 650 civil society representatives have expressed solidarity with Harsh Mander & CES; called for an end to repression of civil society in India on #WorldNGODay

Full statement: https://t.co/M2KQ23jm2Y

[Free Civil Society @FreeCivilSoc]

https://t.co/Dojbll0am8

[Free Civil Society @FreeCivilSoc]

Over 650 civil society representatives have expressed solidarity with Harsh Mander & CES; called for an end to repression of civil society in India on #WorldNGODay

Full statement: https://t.co/M2KQ231Lbq

[Free Civil Society @FreeCivilSoc]

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights @mbachelet "Charges of sedition against journalists and activists for reporting or commenting on the protests, and attempts to curb freedom of expression on social media, are disturbing departures from essential human rights principles."

[Free Civil Society @FreeCivilSoc]

This comes a day after India tells UN Human Rights Council that
"...proactive civil society have contributed to full enjoyment of human rights by our people."
While back home more and more activists and NGOs are persecuted.
#HumanRights #WorldNGODay
@IndraManiPR @UN_HRC

[Free Civil Society @FreeCivilSoc]

Over 650 civil society representatives have expressed solidarity with Harsh Mander & CES; called for an end to repression of civil society in India on #WorldNGODay

Full statement: https://t.co/M2KQ231Lbq

[Free Civil Society @FreeCivilSoc]

Over 650 civil society representatives have expressed solidarity with Harsh Mander & CES; called for an end to repression of civil society in India on #WorldNGODay

Full statement: https://t.co/M2KQ231Lbq

[Free Civil Society @FreeCivilSoc]

@willyindia @vani_info @FCRA2010 @ingridsrinath @CHRI_INT https://t.co/t7ZF5loalU

[Free Civil Society @FreeCivilSoc]

It gets worse. And worser. #FreeCSO https://t.co/8gQ44EIta2

[Free Civil Society @FreeCivilSoc]

It gets worse. And worser. #FreeCSO https://t.co/8gQ44EIta2

[The Quint @TheQuint]

#UdtaHaryana exclusive | State govt denies World Bank funds to NGOs, reports @rishika625
https://t.co/x9yY1mDQr6

[Free Civil Society @FreeCivilSoc]

We concur. Should be a systematic, equitable & transparent mechanism for this, drafted in consultation with CSOs https://t.co/FIXFFggx9i

[Harsh Jaitli @harsh_jaitli]

Let's demand comprehensive review of regulatory framework for the voluntary sector. @vani_info @FreeCivilSoc