Resilient Societies

Resilient Societies (RS) enhances the voice, agency and power of democracy activists and human rights defenders in support of protecting civic space.

[Cooperation Canada @cooperation_ca]

From April 21���23, 2026, the inaugural Ottawa Civic Space Summit brought together a global community committed to protecting and expanding civic space at a time of growing democratic strain. #OCSS2026

Take a look back on the highlights in our recap video:
https://t.co/tpVNe51tCj

[Cooperation Canada @cooperation_ca]

From April 21–23, 2026, the inaugural Ottawa Civic Space Summit brought together a global community committed to protecting and expanding #CivicSpace at a time of growing democratic strain. #OCSS2026

As we reflect back on the Summit, we would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to all those who made this event possible, including our group of 95+ speakers (half of them pictured below)!

Read our blog for key reflections on the Summit and what lies ahead: https://t.co/8C1dDqxj9V

[Development Canada @CanadaDev]

Sec. Sarai spoke at the Ottawa Civic Space Summit to reaffirm Canada’s commitment in advancing democratic principles and human rights for a more stable and equal world.

@cooperation_ca
@ResSocieties

[Développement Canada @DevCanada]

Le sec. Sarai a pris la parole lors du Sommet sur l’espace civique d’Ottawa, afin de réaffirmer l’engagement du Canada à promouvoir les principes démocratiques et les droits de la personne pour un monde plus stable et plus égalitaire.

@cooperation_ca
@ResSocieties

[iPolitics @iPoliticsCA]

Canada should integrate civic space benchmarks into trade relationships, align development funding with long-term civil society resilience & use diplomatic leverage consistently when civic actors are targeted, writes Kate Higgins & Maiwand Rahyab #cdnpoli https://t.co/uOMZlauzXi

[Resilient Societies @ResSocieties]

We are encouraged to see Canada’s leadership, as underscored by Minister @AnitaAnandMP, in recognizing civic space as a core pillar of foreign policy.

Civic space is critical infrastructure for democracy, human dignity, and effective humanitarian response. @RahyabMaiwand

[Anita Anand @AnitaAnandMP]

The inaugural Civic Space Summit brought together hundreds of human rights defenders, civil society leaders, and philanthropists at a pivotal moment. Civic space is a core pillar of Canada’s foreign policy. We will defend it - and we will stand with those delivering humanitarian assistance where it is needed most.

[German Embassy Ottawa @GermanyInCanada]

Igniting hope at the Ottawa Civic Space Summit 🍀

Civic space is under pressure, but people everywhere are resisting and reimagining change.

Proud to be a supporter advancing civic freedoms, human rights, and democracy. 🤝

#CivicSpace #HumanRights #Democracy

[Anita Anand @AnitaAnandMP]

Le tout premier Sommet sur l’espace civique a rassemblé des centaines de défenseurs des droits de la personne, de leaders de la société civile et de philanthropes à un moment charnière. L’espace civique est un pilier central de la politique étrangère du Canada. Nous allons le défendre et nous allons appuyer ceux qui fournissent de l’aide humanitaire là où les besoins sont les plus grands.

[Cooperation Canada @cooperation_ca]

Les citoyen·ne·s ne sont pas des bénéficiaires, ils/elles sont le système et les moteurs du changement.

Rejoignez Martine Kessy Ekomo-Soignet pour protéger l'#EspaceCivique lors du Sommet sur l'espace civique d'Ottawa, du 21 au 23 avril. #SECO2026

Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant et consultez la liste complète des intervenants confirmés : https://t.co/D9tJat75Do

[Cooperation Canada @cooperation_ca]

L'espace civique se referme lorsque nous cessons de nous considérer comme faisant partie du même écosystème.

Rejoignez Frédérique Chabot pour protéger l'#EspaceCivique lors du Sommet sur l'espace civique d'Ottawa, qui se tiendra du 21 au 23 avril, en collaboration avec Coopération Canada et Resilient Societies. #SECO2026

Inscriptions :
https://t.co/D9tJat75Do

[Cooperation Canada @cooperation_ca]

"Civic space closes when we stop seeing one another as part of the same ecosystem."

Join Frédérique Chabot in protecting #CivicSpace at the Ottawa Civic Space Summit, April 21-23, with Cooperation Canada and Resilient Societies. #OCSS2026

Register now: https://t.co/jnihiQXO3m

[Cooperation Canada @cooperation_ca]

As the Ottawa Civic Space Summit approaches, Cooperation Canada and Resilient Societies are thrilled to welcome the newest additions to our speaker lineup! We are also pleased to announce new partners joining us to help protect civic space.

Discover the full list of speakers and partners and register now!
https://t.co/D9tJat6xNQ

[Cooperation Canada @cooperation_ca]

« Le public est une ressource démocratique. Le défi ne réside pas dans la capacité des citoyen·ne·s, mais dans la capacité de nos institutions à l'utiliser. »

Rejoignez Peter MacLeod pour protéger l'#EspaceCivique lors du Sommet sur l'espace civique d'Ottawa, qui se tiendra du 21 au 23 avril. #SECO2026

Inscriptions :
https://t.co/D9tJat6xNQ

[Cooperation Canada @cooperation_ca]

"The public is a democratic resource. The challenge isn't citizens' capacity—it's whether our institutions are designed to use it."

Join Peter MacLeod in protecting #CivicSpace at the Ottawa Civic Space Summit, April 21-23. #OCSS2026

Register now: https://t.co/jnihiQXO3m

[Cooperation Canada @cooperation_ca]

📣 LAST CALL: The early bird deadline for the Ottawa Civic Space Summit ends TONIGHT!

The #OCSS2026 is a new global platform to:
✅ Resist repression,
✅ Reclaim civic power and
✅ Reimagine a more inclusive democratic future.

Secure your spot now: https://t.co/n1galjZewH

[Cooperation Canada @cooperation_ca]

#Pluralism underpins effective civic space.

Join Meredith Preston McGhie in protecting #CivicSpace at the Ottawa Civic Space Summit, April 21-23, with Cooperation Canada and Resilient Societies. #OCSS2026

Register now before the early bird deadline of February 28: https://t.co/D9tJat6xNQ

[Cooperation Canada @cooperation_ca]

Le #pluralisme est le fondement d'un espace civique efficace.

Rejoignez Meredith Preston McGhie pour protéger l'#EspaceCivique lors du Sommet sur l'espace civique d'Ottawa, du 21 au 23 avril, avec Cooperation Canada et Resilient Societies. #SECO2026

Inscrivez-vous :
https://t.co/D9tJat6xNQ

[Cooperation Canada @cooperation_ca]

Nous sommes ravi·e·s d'annoncer les nouveaux conférencier·ère·s pour #SECO2026 : Nurjehan Mawani, C.M., LL.D (hon), Lisa McIntosh Sundstrom, @L_Pilegaard et @Drlobsangsangay !

Inscrivez-vous avant la date limite du tarif lève-tôt le 31 janvier :
https://t.co/jnihiQXO3m

[Cooperation Canada @cooperation_ca]

À l'approche du Sommet sur l'espace civique d'Ottawa #SECO2026, nous tenons à remercier sincèrement nos partenaires qui contribuent à rendre possible ce rassemblement mondial.

Ne manquez pas l'occasion de devenir partenaire ! Consultez notre offre de partenariat :
https://t.co/uvDpRziHRz

[Cooperation Canada @cooperation_ca]

#CivilSociety is a crucial part of #Democracy. Join Lisbeth Pilegaard in protecting #CivicSpace at the Ottawa Civic Space Summit, April 21-23. #OCSS2026

Register now: https://t.co/jnihiQYlSU