Protection and Promotion of Civic Space

The Guidance Note was prepared pursuant to the Secretary-General’s Call to Action for Human Rights, launched before the Human Rights Council in February 2020. The Note outlines key steps that United Nations entities can take individually or jointly to strengthen civic space engagement, taking into consideration the role, capacities, and programming approach of each one. The Note is based on contributions from United Nations entities and civil society and highlights good practices for advancing civic space and engaging civil society.