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SUMMARY:7th Civil Society Forum for Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:The European elections are fast approaching and political parties across Europe are setting out their vision for our common future to voters. \nThe window for influencing manifestos has already passed\, or in some cases\, the opportunity never given to citizens or CSOs\, but how do their political agendas and manifestos live up to the transformative agenda we need? \nFor the 7th edition of the Forum\, we invite civil society organisations to come together to critically assess the promises that European political groups are making\, to ensure that they are aligned with our priorities for a green and just transition\, the Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 Agenda. \nWhy should you attend? \n\nExplore what EU political parties are pledging on Agenda 2030\, climate\, and social justice.\nSpot the gaps in manifestos; let’s identify what’s missing!\nNetwork in an inviting space with civil society organizations\, forge alliances\, and strategize for impactful advocacy actions.\nHear from civil society and political group representatives on their vision for the 2024-2029 mandate.\n\nThe event will be held on Tuesday 26th March 14h00-16h30 CET and Wednesday 27th March 09h30-12h00 CET. It will take place online on Zoom.\nPlease fill in the registration form before Friday 22nd March.
URL:https://www.solidar.org/event/7th-civil-society-forum-for-sustainability-2/
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SUMMARY:Civil dialogue for inclusive democracy: workshop at EESC Civil Society Week 2024
DESCRIPTION:This workshop organised in the framework of the EESC Civil Society Week 2024 aims at exploring the  role  that civil dialogue should play – if institutionalised at European and national level – in fostering democracy through the participation of various groups including the most marginalised – such as people with a low socio-economic status\, migrants\, racial and ethnic minorities\, persons with disabilities\, vulnerable workers\, youth… This would ensure better consultation and participation\, contributing to building European policies that deliver on people’s needs\, advance social justice and provide access to socio-economic and fundamental rights for all\, while strengthening gender equality and inclusion. Civil society organisations already contribute to EU policymaking with the evidence originating from their direct work with their constituencies\, often constituted by people in a vulnerable situation\, but their impact is limited by a lack of structures and consultation mechanisms that would lead to a meaningful and permanent dialogue with EU institutions in all policies areas. \nIn the discussions we will investigate the potential of civil dialogue and contribution of society organisations for the health of democracy and explore possible avenues for the creation of a structured civil dialogue. In fact\, while calling for an adequate implementation of Article 11 TEU\, the introduction of an interinstitutional agreement on civil dialogue will be explored\, as a tool to ensure recognition and implementation of civil dialogue by all EU and national institutions. Two national-level case studies of successful dialogue between CSOs and national institutions\, from South Africa and Slovenia\, will also be presented to inspire the debate around ways of building civil dialogue at EU level. \nTo this end\, we will invite representatives from civil society and EU institutions to contribute to the discussions with their perspectives. The outcome of this exchange will be a set of recommendations that will inform the EESC electoral manifesto. \nRegister here by 27/2/2024 \nQuestions for discussion: \n\nHow do CSOs contribute to quality and inclusive policy-making?\nWhat are the main features that a structured and meaningful civil dialogue should have?\nWhat are the concrete measures that should be implemented to achieve this goal?\nWhat are the challenges that building an institutionalised civil dialogue will bring?\n\nDraft Agenda\n11.15 – 11.20: Welcome and Introduction of the speakers –  Mikael Leyi\, Secretary General SOLIDAR \n11.20 – 11-25: Opening remarks – Alexandrina Najmowicz\, Secretary General\, European Civic Forum and Board member\, Civil Society Europe. \n11.25 – 11.40: Presentation of the case study from South Africa –  Women on Farms Project (online) \n11.40 – 12.40:  Panel discussion Civil Dialogue: strengthening Democracy \nModerated by Mikael Leyi\, Secretary General\, SOLIDAR \n\nPietro Barbieri\, Vice-President of EESC Civil Society Organisations’ Group\, rapporteur of the opinion “Strengthening civil dialogue and participatory democracy in the EU: a path forward”.\nMiranda Ulens\, Vice President of  EESC Workers’ Group and co-rapporteur of the opinion “Strengthening civil dialogue and participatory democracy in the EU: a path forward”.\nLucie Studnicna\, President of EESC Workers’ Group.\nLaura de Bonfils\, Board member\, Civil Society Europe and Secretary General\, Social Platform.\nIngrid Bellander Todino\, Head of Unit Fundamental rights policy\, DG JUST.\nBenoît Contzen\, Legal Adviser\, Permanent Representation of Belgium to the EU.\n\nQ&A with the audience \n12:40 – 12:55: Presentation of the case study from Slovenia – Tina DIVJAK\, CNVOS \n12:55 – 13:00:  Closing remarks –  Carlotta Besozzi\, Director\, Civil Society Europe
URL:https://www.solidar.org/event/civil-dialogue-for-inclusive-democracy-workshop-at-eesc-civil-society-week-2024/
LOCATION:European Economic and Social Committee – EESC\, Brussels\, Belgium
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