Government crackdowns on civil society actors promoting democracy and governance have been reported by 33 organizations.
Date: 9/25
Region: Global
Country: Global
Topic: Governance & Rights
Policy Lens: Democracy & Governance
Additional Context: Respondents to the survey noted that the increased scrutiny and investigations can be attributed to reduction in U.S. presence and support. This data comes from a survey conducted by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) in May 2025. The survey was sent to 740 organizations in 70 countries and was available in 6 languages. 125 organizations responded.