Adam Pickering

Civil Society & Civic Space Policy Lead for @FCDOGovUk

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[Adam Pickering @A_L_Pickering]

The UK is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and civic space including within the UN: UK statement at the UN NGO Committee @UKUN_NewYork https://t.co/1PII4yu60P

[Adam Pickering @A_L_Pickering]

ICYMI the Minister for Human Rights highlighted defending #civicspace and fundamental freedoms as the first of his five priorities. You can read the speech in full at: https://t.co/WiMjQ8OLm0

[Collins of Highbury @Lord_Collins]

As 🇬🇧 Minister for Human Rights, I had the pleasure of hosting an event at @FCDOGovUK to mark #HumanRightsDay.

@DavidLammy, @attorneygeneral, and I set out the UK's commitment to upholding and protecting human rights, democracy and the rule of law.

[Larry & Paul @larryandpaul]

💙 We are from #Leeds. If you’re not familiar with it - here’s our official guide to this great southern city:

[Adam Pickering @A_L_Pickering]

If I wasn't politically restricted I'd start a picketing campaign outside @PortcullisTesco for a choice of decent ground coffee. Who is buying Costa coffee beans outside Westminster station?

[Human Rights at FCDO @FCDOHumanRights]

This week, the 🇬🇧 was proud to host the @CSOLifeline Steering Committee meeting to discuss how we can collectively work together to support civil society organisations and human rights defenders that are under threat because of their vital work.

[Jacqueline Wood @JacquelineW2014]

Excited to see this call for papers! I am a big fan of bringing academics, policy makers and practitioners together to address burning issues such as #CivilSociety regulation and accountability!

[Adam Pickering @A_L_Pickering]

ICYMI: Call for input - Welcome the focus on HRDs working in remote areas.

[Mary Lawlor @MaryLawlorhrds]

🚨 CALL FOR INPUT 🚨

For my next report to the @UN_HRC, I am looking for input on the situation of human rights defenders working in remote and isolated areas.

🗓️ Deadline: 31 October 2024

More information here in EN, FR & ES 👇
https://t.co/u3rzn79yyG

[Adam Pickering @A_L_Pickering]

@David_McNair @ONECampaign @ndidiNwuneli @IFADPresident @adam_tooze @davidmcw @DavidLammy @AminaJMohammed @JosephEStiglitz @D_G_Alexander @malloch_brown @kmac @KateRaworth @alykhansatchu Agree with much of this, but remitences aren't philanthropic. Helping your family to survive is not a strategic gift for the benefit of humanity - even if that's the outcome. And while millions rely on them, the evidence on their impact on economic sustainability in is mixed.

[Adam Pickering @A_L_Pickering]

The call for evidence has gone live for the @CommonsIDC inquiry into FCDO and civil societies. The deadline date for submissions is Monday 29 April 2024.

[Parallel Parliament @ParallelParl]

The International Development Committee launches inquiry into FCDO and civil societies. https://t.co/qSa04pyGIm.

[Amnesty International @amnesty]

Following his poisoning, unjust imprisonment and torture in prison, Aleksei Navalny has died after languishing for 37 months behind bars and being sent to one of Russia’s most remote and harshest prisons.

Read more 👇

https://t.co/pCB7H6Nkl7

[@Defenders Coalition 🇰🇪 @DefendersKE]

📢📢 OPPORTUNITY FOR HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS BY @Justice_PeaceNL
Dear human rights defenders,⁠
⁠
Justice & Peace Netherlands is launching a new Shelter City Netherlands call for applications for human rights defenders in need of temporary relocation to a safe space.
The call is to participate in Shelter City Netherlands during summer and winter 2024.
📷 The deadline to apply is 28 February at 23:59 (CET).⁠
⁠
The application is available in English, French and Spanish. More information can be found via the link. https://t.co/CGMb2c74mz
To receive our updates and this kind of opportunities now and in the futire, please fill this form https://t.co/nUO3iWyHBk

[Jamie Bartlett 🇬🇧 @JamieJBartlett]

My new podcast out today!

The Gatekeepers: who decides what you see online - and how did such a small group of firms come to control what we see, say, and even think?

THE most important subject in the world right now.

With ⁦brill @_caitlinasmith⁩ https://t.co/9kGZO3YCiR

[Bond @bondngo]

Bond members can continue to campaign ahead of an election, but you must understand the rules.

We have now published a briefing to help you campaign confidently: https://t.co/0eTys8594u

[CIVICUS @CIVICUSalliance]

Do you need to improve your digital skills to promote civic space & inclusive democracy?

Join the #DigitalActionLab! This new 9-month programme offers coaching, up to US$30,000 grants & networking opportunities to local civil society orgs.

Apply now! https://t.co/FCQVK81HEL

[Adam Pickering @A_L_Pickering]

Thrilled we are doing this. Absolutely vital. Its £1m over 2 years.

[Human Rights at FCDO @FCDOHumanRights]

The UK is proud to commit £1m to @CSOLifeline, supporting civil society organisations and human rights defenders in crisis or under threat due to their vital work #HumanRights75
https://t.co/aVfp70Eoxn

[CIVICUS @CIVICUSalliance]

Applications for World Justice Challenge 2024 are OPEN! If you're leading change to improve the rule of law and strengthen democracy, seize this opportunity. Win $20k, gain global recognition, and make a difference.

Apply by 31 January 2024: https://t.co/ODMggv65ai @thewjp

[Adam Pickering @A_L_Pickering]

So glad we were able to include a pledge on human rights defenders. Doubly important to reaffirm this multilaterally given that HRDs too often face reprisals for engaging in UN processes.

[Simon Manley @SimonManleyFCDO]

✔️support human rights defenders
✔️advance equality
✔️uphold freedom of religion or belief
✔️back those helping to end modern slavery
✔️raise the standards of public and private security organisations

Our five 🇬🇧 pledges at #HumanRights75

[Adam Pickering @A_L_Pickering]

A reminder to UK INGOs that the Home Office consultation on the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme closes on 1 December. Do reach out to Bond ASAP if you want to influence their response.

[Rosemary Forest @rosemaryforest]

Draft guidance on the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme has been published & while its not as onerous as initial proposals, the guidance lacks much needed clarity. My new blog with Suhan Rajkumar & Max Dowbenko @BatesWellsTweet https://t.co/T784vjhAey