Civil society is like the glue that holds everything in a community together. These are non-governmental organizations, community groups, academic institutions, and more that are located in a space that's between your home, the state, and private sectors. They discuss and handle public concerns.

For example, think of a neighborhood watch group. This group is a civil society organization because it's formed by ordinary people to address community safety, which is a public concern.

Imagine a huge network that connects various grassroots movements around the world like a giant spiderweb. That's the PGA. They unite groups that oppose capitalism and believe in taking direct action to make changes. They have coordinated several global protests against institutions like the World Trade Organization (WTO).

This reminds me of protests we've seen recently against climate change, where people all around the world coordinate to make their voices heard!

Just like in a thrilling movie, Myanmar went through a dramatic political change from military rule to a democratic election. However, even with new leaders, they still face challenges, especially when it comes to the rights of ethnic groups like the Rohingya.

The Rohingya issue in Myanmar can be compared to the plight of indigenous communities around the world who struggle to get recognition and rights from their governments.

Like a spring being released after being compressed, societies sometimes push back against restrictive freedoms. Two examples of this are the Arab Spring and the political changes in Myanmar.