Topics Civil Society Building
About CDC
The Civic Driven Change Initiative is a process of thinking, writing and debating to arrive at and communicate a perspective of change in societies that stems from citizens rather than states or markets. It is supported by a number of Dutch non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that value the potential of creating a strong civic narrative which extends beyond local conditions and circumstances. The narrative in the form of a publication as well as policy briefs were presented during a semina...
Rivers and Stones
Does the condition of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) affect the way that they live their citizenship and participation? What are the challenges and possibilities of participation as full citizens for PLHA? A case study on the Global Fund in Peru helped to answer this question. Henry Armas presented the findings of his research, as part of the CSB programma, at the INTRAC conference last year. A summary of his presentation has been published in the latest INTRAC Newsletter.
Social Movements in Costa Rica
The discussion about the approval of the RD-CAFTA in Costa Rica positioned two opposed postures about the economic model that should be followed by the country and was the seed of a social movement self-called “Movimiento Patriótico del NO”. The dynamics developed around this movement against the approval of the DR-CAFTA were very complex and different, for they integrated a huge quantity of key actors of the country, that joined for a shared in common objective, in despite of their division...
The Power of Civil Society (2)
The aim of these seminars is to better understand the power of civil society to influence the state around issues such as HIV/AIDS, women’s rights, reproductive rights, and intellectual property rights. The four case studies in Kenya, Tanzania, Peru and India explore the diversity of roles and strategies employed by civil society organizations based on the recent field research of four ISS MA students supported by the Knowledge Programme in 2008.› read more...
Tags: Worldwide, Civil Society Building
Date: 9 December : Location: Institute of Social Studies, Kortenaerkade 12, The Hague
Tags: Worldwide, Civil Society Building
Date: 9 December : Location: Institute of Social Studies, Kortenaerkade 12, The Hague
Whatever Happened to Civil Society?
Is 'civil society' now just a development buzzword? INTRAC’s international conference will re-examine the concept and role of civil society and focus on its significance in relation to current debates and practice in development, human rights and democracy promotion.› read more...
Tags: West Asia, Worldwide, Civil Society Building, Civil Society in West Asia
Date: 3 December until 5 December 2008 Location: KDK Conference Centre, the Netherlands
Tags: West Asia, Worldwide, Civil Society Building, Civil Society in West Asia
Date: 3 December until 5 December 2008 Location: KDK Conference Centre, the Netherlands
Civic action for Human Rights accountability
Southern Africa, and South Africa in particular, has seen innovative efforts and leadership on the part of lawyers and other civic advocates to promote greater human rights protection on other issues as well. Examples of effec-tive civic advocacy that are deserving of a critical analysis in order to better understand the nature of this advocacy include advocacy on the rights of persons living with HIV/AIDS as well as access to water and shelter. Other examples include efforts to end impunity...Civic action for poverty eradication
04/11/2008 Poverty reduction is paramount to the present aid agenda. The renewed focus on poverty issues is a response to failures of aid strategies in the past, including the structural adjustment programmes, the huge build-up of debt in many developing countries, and the failure by many governments in the South to ensure welfare and prosperity for their citizens. New aid mechanisms have been arranged in a series of international agreements, including the Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSPs), the...Anti-Free Trade movement in Costa Rica
04/11/2008 The case of Costa Rica showed a remarkable mobilisation of people - from a variety of sectors and backgrounds - against thye Free Trade Agreement with the US. Although the mobilisation was not successful in blocking the Agreeement, it was very successful in raising awareness and organising civic action.Indigenous movement in Guatemala
04/11/2008 The indigenous people of Guatemala have a long history of struggle and resistance for autonomy. What process have they undertaken and what was and is the role of the international community?The women's movement in Nicaragua
04/11/2008 A need has been identified for dialogue within the women's movement in Nicaragua. The movement will reflect on its achievements, gains and losses, lessons learned and pending tasks. The movement also needs to analyse the challenges and define its future actions.« Previous 1 2 3