Global Civic Freedoms Shrinking Rapidly in 2025

The Civicus People Power Report 2025 shows that civic freedoms are shrinking quickly around the world.

Only 7% of people live in countries where they can freely speak out and protest.

Many countries, including the US, are making it harder for people to exercise their rights.

This is happening because some governments are using more force against protesters and journalists, and they're making laws that limit freedoms.

The report also says that rich countries are spending less on helping poorer countries, while spending more on the military.

This makes it harder to address important issues like climate change and inequality.

The report suggests that countries in the Global South, like India and South Africa, could take a leading role in promoting democracy and human rights.