The Erosion of Conscience: Safeguarding Civil Society in a Contracting UN System

Mar 22, 2026 - 02:00
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The Erosion of Conscience: Safeguarding Civil Society in a Contracting UN System
Geneva Correspondent Robert Johnson covers the launch of Patrizia Scannella’s report, "Safeguarding Civil Society Space at the United Nations." Amidst a global funding crisis and the UN80 reform, experts warn that administrative barriers are undermining the Human Rights Council. The analysis highlights how silencing NGOs threatens the credibility of the multilateral system, urging states to protect this essential pillar of accountability.