Forus is an innovative global civil society network gatheing 75 National NGO Platforms and 8 Regional Coalitions together representing over 24000 organisations.

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Who benefits from development finance? Who pays the cost of debt? From Bangkok, Forus members and partners bring the voices of communities to the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings 📄 forus-international.org/en/n… #WeAreForus #DebtJustice
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🎙️In this #EUSEE episode, Kyle Boodoo, from @TheCropperFndn talks about the pressures facing LGBTQIA+ organisations, barriers to meaningful participation & how civil society continues to advocate and create space for change. open.spotify.com/episode/3IO… #LGBTQIA #civilsociety
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Real or fake? Can you tell? Join us on 5 Nov for “Spot It, Stop It, Tell It”, a hands-on lab on how misinformation spreads and how civil society can respond. 📅 13:00-14:30 UTC | 🗣️ EN/FR/ES/PT 🔗 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… #WeAreForus #Misinformation
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Early warning must lead to early action. 🚨 How can we turn warnings into real protection for civil society? Join the launch of Forus’ new report and the discussion: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… #CivicSpace #CivilSociety #enablingenvironment
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Who decides, who benefits & who is accountable in development cooperation? At the OECD-DAC discussions in Paris, Forus members called for a real shift in power, resources and decision-making, with civil society meaningfully involved. Read more: forus-international.org/en/n…
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@OECD_PCSD thanks for organising this event
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From policy discussions to people-powered movements, the #Forus network was active across #Bangkok during the 2026 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings, calling for meaningful participation into spaces shaping global development finance. youtu.be/TLHmgpMRtIU?si=_Xao…
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Funding quality is civic space protection. When civil society loses predictable, flexible funding, it loses staff, legal support, digital protection & the networks that provide safety under pressure. Our new report calls for change - NOW 👉 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… #OECDDAC
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During the 2026 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings we sat down with @AminaJMohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, for an exclusive interview on the future of the Agenda 2030, the challenges ahead and the post-2030 development agenda. youtu.be/vXXx1iz3sxk
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🌏 From an exclusive interview with UN Deputy Secretary-General @AminaJMohammed to community rallies, engagement with partners and conversations with the media, Forus is in Bangkok amplifying civil society voices at the IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings.
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“Everyone has a voice. The problem is that only a few of us have the microphone.” Forus Co-Chair Dr. @IsoobaMoses (@ngoforum ) at Aid Matters 2026, calling for a shift from subcontracting to solidarity in development partnerships. 📄 forus-international.org/en/e… #PowerShift
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As civic space shrinks & international cooperation faces growing uncertainty, Sam Worthington, speaking at @CID_Online general assembly, explains why civil society must shift power, build collective influence & stand together. forus-international.org/en/n…
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Packed day in Bangkok for the Forus network, connecting solutions, sharing alternatives & bringing national CSO platforms & regional coalition's perspectives into global discussions on development finance at the 𝐈𝐌𝐅/𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬.
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Is it real or fake? Can you tell? Join us on 5 Nov for “Spot It, Stop It, Tell It”, a hands-on lab on misinformation, harmful narratives and how civil society can respond. 📅 13:00–14:30 UTC | 🌐 Online | 🗣️ EN/FR/ES/PT 🔗 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… #Forus #Misinformation
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