Networks of [in]security: new in-depth resource on counter-terrorism and civic space
A new, in-depth resource that examines global counter-terrorism and security networks published by Statewatch.
New research into the relationship between discourse and counter-terrorism expansion
We are delighted to share 'The voice of the fourth pillar: How Security Council discourse drove counter-terrorism expansion at the UN', a new discussion paper published by Saferworld and supported by FICS’ Civic Futures initiative.
Countering extreme right narratives: learning from the Hive community
We are proud to share the Hive’s report from this experimental round of grants: Countering extreme right narratives across movements: learning from experimentation.
Civic Futures-funded report explores the growing securitization of the climate crisis
As the climate emergency escalates, so are efforts to securitize climate change.
Our latest commissioned research explores the relationship between identity-based attacks and closing civic space
In September 2023 Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC) commissioned FICS to map existing research on discrimination, xenophobia and other forms of identity-based attacks and how these are increasingly deployed by authoritarian and populist governments to undermine civic space and democratic accountability.
What do we mean by working as an ecosystem? Playbook for expanding civic space
Introducing the playbook for expanding civic space - a conversation tool to help funders and civil society identify shared values and goals, map their work to defend and expand civic space, and identify gaps or work that needs to be scaled up.
Evolution or Revolution?
The Future of Recommendation 8
Months after the 9/11 attacks, Recommendation 8 (R8) was added to the Financial Action Task Force's mandate under the unevidenced assumption that not-for-profits (NPOs) were “particularly vulnerable” to terrorism financing.
Conditions to Flourish: Understanding the Ecosystem for Narrative Power
The Global Narrative Hive (the Hive), a new network which works to connect and grow the global ecosystem of those who are using narratives to advance their visions of a more just world.
Building narrative power: introducing the Global Narrative Hive
The Global Narrative Hive is a new network, launched in September 2023, to connect and grow the global ecosystem of activists and campaigners, communications workers, researchers, artists, journalists and others who are using narratives to advance their visions of a more just world.
New report calls for urgent action to defend UK’s democratic space
The Sheila McKechnie Foundation has published a new report which identifies numerous threats to the vital elements of UK democracy and civic space.