Requires registration, restricts foreign funding, and subjects them to harassment.

Tightly controls media outlets and internet access, censoring dissenting voices.

Suppresses protests with force, arresting and prosecuting participants.

Generally supports and protects civil society organizations, recognizing their role in a democratic society.

Increasingly supportive, but faces challenges in addressing violence and impunity.

Attempts to regulate NGOs, but faces resistance from civil society groups.

Requires registration and adherence to government guidelines, suppressing independent religious activity.

Restricts freedom of speech and assembly, targeting activists and journalists.

Imposes strict regulations and limitations on foreign funding, hindering the work of independent organizations.

Encourages civil society participation in policy making through consultations and advisory bodies.

Collective action of citizens based on shared interests, values, and goals, separate from government and for-profit businesses.

Civil society; the space where citizens organize to make their voices heard and their needs met, separate from government and business.

Non-Governmental Organization: National and international groups pursuing policy goals.

Citizen involvement in the political system, including voting, protesting, and civil society engagement.

The transition of a regime from authoritarian to democratic, often influenced by civil society.

A political system where power is concentrated in a single leader or small group, with limited political freedoms.

A regime with some democratic characteristics but also significant limitations on political freedoms and fairness.

The form of government and political system in a country (e.g., democracy, authoritarianism).

The ability of citizens to express their views, organize, and participate in the political process without fear of reprisal.

The intentional killing of women because they are women.

Provides social services, moral guidance, and participates in public debates.

Advocate for human rights, particularly regarding violence and drug cartels.

Has close ties to the government and promotes traditional values.

Provides disaster relief and humanitarian aid, operating under government supervision.

Provides support for individuals with specific medical conditions, operating within government restrictions.

Informs the public, holds government accountable, and provides a platform for diverse opinions.

Advance the interests of their members, promote ethical standards, and advocate for policy changes.

Address local issues, promote community safety, and provide social support.

Provides independent news and programming, contributing to public discourse and cultural identity.

Works to alleviate poverty and promote social justice, often in collaboration with local communities.