In general, what is the role (or are the roles) of civil society in the world as

In general, what is the role (or are the roles) of civil society in the world as a whole and at the UN in particular. What did the documentaries “On our Watch” and “E team”  demonstrate about the power and or potential effectiveness of civil society in terms of global governance and human rights? Prof. Moran discussed six reasons why international law is important in the world.
Did the documentaries show any of these to be true?
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