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Repression of civil society is rising. In 2012-2015, more than 120 laws restricting civil rights were introduced or proposed in 60 countries. Governments are implementing legal, administrative and other measures restricting operations of non-governmental organizations, particularly those rooted in marginalized communities disproportionately affected by HIV.
Repression tools include burdensome registration requirements, restrictions on basic freedoms (including peaceful assembly and online expression), physical attacks and imprisonment. 
Panellists will explore the impacts of civil society restrictions and human rights violations on the HIV response and they will discuss how HIV advocates can defend essential civil liberties.

14:30
WESY0301
Introduction
Jonathan Cohen, Open Society Foundations, United States
Karyn Kaplan, Asia Catalyst, United States
14:37
WESY0302
Short film that illustrates impact on civil society organizations and rights advocates
Péter Sárosi, Rights Reporter Foundation, Hungary
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14:42
WESY0303
Experiences from the ground: Russia
Ivan Varentsov, Eurasian Harm Reduction Association, Lithuania
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14:49
WESY0304
Experiences from the ground: Venezuela
Alberto Nieves Alberti, Acción Ciudadana Contra el SIDA (ACCSI), Venezuela
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14:56
WESY0305
Experiences from the ground: Philippines
Jonas Bagas, APCASO, Thailand
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15:03
WESY0306
Experiences from the ground: Kenya
Tabitha Saoyo, Kelin, Kenya
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15:10
WESY0307
Moderated discussion
Shaun Mellors, International HIV/AIDS Alliance, United Kingdom
15:40
WESY0308
Q&A and Final remarks
Shaun Mellors, International HIV/AIDS Alliance, United Kingdom
Jonathan Cohen, Open Society Foundations, United States
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