Global human rights funding drops 40%, Global South hit hardest at 49%

A survey of human rights organizations reports a 40% decline in overall funding, with flexible funding and grant durations shrinking, forcing two-thirds of groups to cut activities, travel, or staff. The Global South faces a steeper 49% average drop, and 13% of organizations risk closure if cuts persist. This signals a structural contraction in civil society capacity, likely weakening accountability and advocacy globally.