摘要：In his message endorsing this Defending Civil Society Report, Archbishop Desmond Tutu said, “[t]o me, civil society is at the core of human nature. We human beings want to get together with others … and act collectively to make our lives better. And, when we face evils and injustice, we get together and fight for justice and peace. Civil society is the expression of those collective actions. Through strong civil societies, enjoying the freedoms of association and assembly, we encourage and empower one another to shape our societies and address issues of common concern.”
