The Emergence of Civil Society as a Global Political Actor: Menaces and Challenges

In her article, Marieclaire Acosta essentially focuses her attention on the emergence of civil society as a global political actor. She analyzes its development and activity within the framework of the international human rights regime, given the natural grip offered by this area, in which most of its efforts have been concentrated. In her conclusions, she briefly examines the global threats currently faced by civil society and the most recent initiatives in counteracting them, with particular reference to Mexico.