As attacks on human rights organizations (HROs) increase, it is imperative for them to establish and nurture local support networks to sustain their vital work and continue advancing global rights, even amid a dwindling space for civic engagement. Despite the important role of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), many people perceive them as having hidden agendas, not genuinely representing local interests, or potentially being corrupt. This perception significantly hampers HROs’ efforts to broaden their constituencies.
Consequently, Freedom House conducted a multi-country survey to identify specific attributes that shape public perceptions of HROs in Africa, Asia, Eurasia, and Latin America. To summarize the survey results, this report includes country briefs from Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Poland, South Africa, Turkey, and Venezuela.
Freedom House conducted this study under the USAID-funded Human Rights Support Mechanism.
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