On May 30, 2016, Tavaana: E-Learning Institute for Iranian Civil Society launched their free online course, “The Politics of Inclusion & Minority Rights in Democracies.” The course is designed for civic leaders, human rights defenders, and academics interested in practicing inclusive egalitarianism for a democratic republic. Tavaana has long been on the forefront of…
Throughout the week of April 25, 2016, World Movement for Democracy participants engaged in CIVICUS’ International Civil Society Week (ICSW) in Bogota, Columbia. In partnership with the Latin American and Carribean Network for Democracy (REDLAD), the World Movement organized a series of activities to convene activists and citizens around issues of closing civic space…
On May 14, CIVICUS will hold the 3rd annual Global Day of Citizen Action when individuals and organizations come together to host events to promote citizen engagement. The events will create a space for everyday people to share their thoughts on what ‘civic space’ means to them and raise awareness on everyone’s right to…
World Movement for Democracy participants from the Latin American and Carribean Democracy Network (Redlad) and the #SetThemFree Campaign, including the #SetThemFree Ambassador and #SetThemFree music video duo, will attend CIVICUS’ International Civil Society Week 2016 and multiple activities in Bogota throughout the week. The World Movement is partnering with Redlad to organize multiple sessions…