CSM-STAND is two regional programs funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) that aim to strengthen independent media and civil society around the world. The programs are managed by Pact, which co-leads a consortium of organizations with IREX.
Launched in 2021, the CSM-STAND consortium is pursuing three key objectives: • Build civil society and independent media capacity and leadership to constructively engage in civic space. • Provide the democracy, rights and governance sector with cutting-edge technical resources and adaptable program options. • Operationalize and effectively manage a broad-based, diverse consortium for program implementation.
The Reynolds Journalism Institute's up-to-date guide to anti-SLAPP laws — which target frivolous lawsuits that attempt to impede free speech — is now available as an interactive map.
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