The Atlas of Civil Society report, published by Brot für die Welt, reveals a dire situation for global democracy and human rights, with only 40 countries, just 3.5% of the world's population, fully respecting civil liberties. These freedoms are greatly cherished in regions like Austria and the Scandinavian countries, yet 85% of the world lives under regimes where civil rights are either restricted, suppressed, or completely denied. This includes notable nations like the United States and Germany, where civil rights exist but face impairments, highlighting a concerning trend toward autocracy in numerous states globally.
The Atlas of Civil Society report highlights that democracy and human rights are under unprecedented attack, with only 40 countries respecting all civil liberties globally.
Only 284 million people live in open countries with full civil liberties, while 85% of the world faces either restricted or suppressed civil rights.
The study categorizes 42 nations as impaired, indicating that freedom of assembly and expression is respected, yet violations persist, notably in countries like Germany and the U.S.
In total, 115 countries subject almost 7 billion people to severe restrictions on civil liberties, which includes states like the UK, Hungary, and Turkey.
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