Mandeep Singh Tiwana (@mandeep_tiwana1) 's Twitter Profile
Mandeep Singh Tiwana

@mandeep_tiwana1

Chief of evidence and engagement + representative to the United Nations at CIVICUS, the global civil society alliance.

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We condemn the arrest of human rights defender Ruth Eleonora López #DerechoElectoral in #ElSalvador. Her detention w/out access to a lawyer is alarming. We call for her immediate release & urge an end attacks on civil society CIVICUS CIVICUS Monitor civicus.org/index.php/medi…

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#Italy’s adoption of the Security Decree confirms concerns that led to its inclusion on CIVICUS Monitor's Watchlist. The decree restricts #peacefulprotest & bypassed democratic scrutiny. Our joint letter calls on the #EU to act: l1nq.com/ofyJh 🛑 #StopTheSecurityDecree

#Italy’s adoption of the Security Decree confirms concerns that led to its inclusion on <a href="/CIVICUSMonitor/">CIVICUS Monitor</a>'s Watchlist.

The decree restricts #peacefulprotest &amp; bypassed democratic scrutiny.

Our joint letter calls on the #EU to act: l1nq.com/ofyJh
🛑 #StopTheSecurityDecree
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🇨🇳#China: The state of #civicspace remains 'closed'. In 2025, the regime has continued to jail #activists and target critical artists, film makers and musicians Our latest update: web.civicus.org/ChinaMay2025

🇨🇳#China: The state of #civicspace remains 'closed'. In 2025, the regime has continued to jail #activists and target critical artists, film makers and musicians

Our latest update: web.civicus.org/ChinaMay2025
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Co-Secretary Generals Claire Nylander & Mandeep Singh Tiwana reflect on rising authoritarianism, funding cuts & global crises — and how civil society is pushing back with solidarity, innovation & courage. Read the latest update: web.civicus.org/SG-0525

Co-Secretary Generals Claire Nylander &amp; <a href="/mandeep_tiwana1/">Mandeep Singh Tiwana</a> reflect on rising authoritarianism, funding cuts &amp; global crises — and how civil society is pushing back with solidarity, innovation &amp; courage.

Read the latest update: web.civicus.org/SG-0525
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The CIVICUS Alliance is pleased to announce the appointment of @mandeepTiwana1 as the new secretary general. A human rights lawyer by training, he has worked tirelessly over the past two decades to defend fundamental freedoms. web.civicus.org/New-SG

The CIVICUS Alliance is pleased to announce the appointment of @mandeepTiwana1 as the new secretary general. A human rights lawyer by training, he has worked tirelessly over the past two decades to defend fundamental freedoms. 
web.civicus.org/New-SG
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🇹🇭Thailand: Conviction of HRD & lawyer อานนท์ นำภา to 2 years in jail for his speech on monarchy reforms is outrageous and must be overturned. He faces a total imprisonment of 24 years under the #lesemajeste law. We stand in solidarity and call for his release #StandAsMyWitness

🇹🇭Thailand: Conviction of HRD &amp; lawyer <a href="/arnonnampa/">อานนท์ นำภา</a> to 2 years in jail for his speech on monarchy reforms is outrageous and must be overturned. He faces a total imprisonment of 24 years under the #lesemajeste law. 

We stand in solidarity and call for his release #StandAsMyWitness
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My @CIVCUSalliance colleague Ines Pousadela writes insightfully about recent electoral developments in #Romania and how #disinformation is being used to actively skew #perceptions & #democracy itself ipsnews.net/2025/05/romani…

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🇫🇯 #Fiji: The state of #civicpsace is rated 'narrowed'. Restrictions on #protests persist despite calls for reforms by the UN Human Rights Council More here: web.civicus.org/FijiJune2025

🇫🇯 #Fiji: The state of #civicpsace is rated 'narrowed'.  Restrictions on #protests persist despite calls for reforms by the UN Human Rights Council

More here: web.civicus.org/FijiJune2025
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The travesty of billionaires sending rockets to space while 750 million ppl suffer chronic hunger. Global military spending tops $2.7 trillion while tens of millions are struggling with the basic necessities of life. ipsnews.net/2025/06/civicu…

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🛑Rising authoritarianism 🛑Shrinking civic spaced 🛑Deepening inequality 🌍In first public interview as CIVICUS's Secretary-General, Mandeep Singh Tiwana lays out bold & urgent vision for global civil society. Read here🔗tinyurl.com/yhrfxysc

🛑Rising authoritarianism
🛑Shrinking civic spaced
🛑Deepening inequality

🌍In first public interview as <a href="/CIVICUSalliance/">CIVICUS</a>'s Secretary-General, <a href="/mandeep_tiwana1/">Mandeep Singh Tiwana</a> lays out bold &amp; urgent vision for global civil society. 

Read here🔗tinyurl.com/yhrfxysc
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In #Kiribati, media freedom is under pressure. A new brief CIVICUS Monitor reveals journalists face govt interference in news content to align with official messaging. Access to public info is slow & restricted, despite anti-corruption commitments. shorturl.at/mx2xc

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🇳🇿#NewZealand: Freedoms at risk with arrests of #environmental and anti-war #protesters and suspension of #indigenous #Māori parliamentarians #nzpol Our new #civicspace update: web.civicus.org/NZJune2025

🇳🇿#NewZealand: Freedoms at risk with arrests of #environmental and anti-war #protesters and suspension of #indigenous #Māori parliamentarians #nzpol

Our new #civicspace update: web.civicus.org/NZJune2025
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🇸🇻El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has made his country an authoritarian state, doing so with extraordinary popular approval, both domestically and internationally, based on security gains achieved under a state of emergency. web.civicus.org/El-Salvador-au… #CIVICUSLens

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🇬🇳Guinea- "This referendum is an important step in the right direction, considering the situation since the September 2021 military coup. The process leading to it, however, raises serious concerns." - Omolara Balogun of West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) web.civicus.org/Omolara-Balogun #CIVICUSLens

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Three separate cases have challenged Meta and its outsourcing partners in Kenyan courts. The successful assertion of jurisdiction marks a significant shift in global tech accountability. -Mercy Mutemi on petitioners challenging Facebook 🔗web.civicus.org/Mercy-Mutemi #CIVICUSLens

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CIVICUS CIVICUS has named Mandeep Tiwana as its new Secretary-General. In a conversation with IPS, he reflects on defending civic freedoms and solidarity in an increasingly autonomy-restrictive world ipsnews.net/2025/06/civicu…

CIVICUS <a href="/CIVICUSalliance/">CIVICUS</a> has named Mandeep Tiwana as its new Secretary-General. In a conversation with IPS, he reflects on defending civic freedoms and solidarity in an increasingly autonomy-restrictive world ipsnews.net/2025/06/civicu…
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🇦🇫 #Afghanistan: The state of #civicspace in the country remains 'closed'. In recent months, the #Taliban has been targeting #activists, #poets and #academics, prosecuting #journalists and banning voices of #women in the media. Our latest update: web.civicus.org/AfghanistanJun…

🇦🇫 #Afghanistan: The state of #civicspace in the country remains 'closed'. In recent months, the #Taliban has been targeting #activists, #poets and #academics, prosecuting #journalists and banning voices of #women in the media.

Our latest update:  web.civicus.org/AfghanistanJun…
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It was good to speak with Pierre Jones at SDG.Vision about the promise of the #SDGs & the evolution of the CIVICUS and why our work to bring about meaningful social change through #peaceful mobilisations is vital in this day and age. sdg.vision/programs/mande…