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The fifth edition of the Global Civil Society Yearbook continues to shape the intellectual framework of global civil society. With a focus on gender, migration, climate change, and UN reform, this edition serves as a vital resource for strengthening global commitments. The yearbook includes contributions from leading commentators in social sciences, exploring the role of social forums and wireless technology, and provides a chronology of key global civil society events. Illustrated with summaries, maps, figures, tables, and photographs, it is an essential guide for activists, practitioners, students, and academics seeking to understand contemporary global civil society.