Harry Surjadi’s Post

You deserve to be heard! During our last #EESCPlenary, we called for a strategy on civil dialogue to fortify participatory democracy, in collaboration with the European Commission. We are eager to promote a space where everyone can contribute and make a difference. Civil society's participation should go beyond consultation and information. As the house of organised civil society, we are committed to listen to EU citizens' voice through events such as our Civil Society Week and our Youth Group pilot project. Civic engagement can strengthen the legitimacy of our union and build a more inclusive and democratic Europe. Let's bet on it! Read the adopted opinion: europa.eu/!7P7gXw #CivilDialogue #EUDemocracy

With the shrinking civic space, human rights actors must come together to discuss the question of aid; what does it look like in this day and aid, is it achieving its intended end, what other pools can we get aid from. Happy to have been apart of this conversation CivSource Africa

For Truth and Reconciliation ... According to the A Day to Listen website, - https://downiewenjack.ca/ - ReconciliACTION is a meaningful action that moves reconciliation forward. It is the answer to Gord Downey’s call to ‘Do Something’; do something to raise further awareness, do something that improves the lives of Indigenous people, do something that improves the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people - https://lnkd.in/gBNg2KRQ

Nedlac and its social partners are contributing to the 30-Year Democracy and Freedom national project, reflecting on the country’s socio-economic achievements and lessons. Read more here: https://rb.gy/e1mwyi

🖥 Webinar: Fighting #antigypsyism through addressing transitional justice processes - 3 July 2024 @ 16h30-18h30 CET In this webinar, we would like to discuss the current political and social context in Europe after the June #EUelections2024, as well as current or upcoming challenges that would either facilitate or block ongoing discussions about setting up transitional justice processes for #Roma in Europe. We will try to answer some of the crucial questions about whether, when, and how to embark on a path toward a peaceful, just, and inclusive future for Roma in Europe through a transitional justice approach. The webinar will also discuss the specific cases of Germany, Romania, and Spain in more detail. We’re looking forward to counting you among the online participants! This webinar has received financial support from the European Union.

🚨 CSOs sound the alarm: The Defence of Democracy Directive on foreign interference fails to address fundamental rights issues. 📄 With other organisations, The Good Lobby contributed to the briefing paper to raise concerns about the role of CSOs in the Directive. Read our briefing paper to learn about the risks ➡ https://bit.ly/3xNVXAx alda* - European Association for Local Democracy Civil Liberties Union for Europe Civil Society Europe (CSE) European Center for Not-for-Profit Law Stichting European Civic Forum European Partnership for Democracy (EPD) European Youth Forum ILGA-Europe Philea - Philanthropy Europe Association Transparency International EU #DefenceofDemocracy #CivilSociety

Among the greatest causes for African youth should be to defend democracy, deepen it and continuously breathe life in it. Democracy should be seen as a public good – a resource that everyone should have an equal right to everywhere. No one should be excluded from being part of a democracy or receiving its benefits. Learn more: ➡ https://lnkd.in/dZ-Bwqtf #YouthDay

To understand and tackle the systemic barriers that underpin modern slavery, UNU-CPR and The Freedom Fund today launched a new report uncovering how access to official documentation perpetuates modern slavery. An estimated 850 million people worldwide lack official documentation, a plight that disproportionately affects women, the youth, rural dwellers and migrants, among others. Without official documentation, these individuals remain invisible to policymakers and service providers, and are more likely to be trapped in cycles of exploitation. The report explores this critical link – one that affects those on the margins of society and is largely overlooked in global efforts to combat modern slavery. Access "No Identity, No Protection: How Lack of Documentation Drives Modern Slavery" here: https://lnkd.in/ejaWxPUs

Read Our Latest Blog: South Africa's democratic journey has been remarkable. This blog post outlines 3 important things to celebrate about the country's democracy. A must-read for anyone interested in African politics and society. https://lnkd.in/dgiBgxKs #SouthAfricanDemocracy #PUGResearch #PUGBlogs

Please check out my latest opinion piece in the #HaitianTimes on the need for a true inclusive dialogue in Haiti. I make several arguments in favor of a Citizen’s Assembly as a viable route to salvage democracy in Haiti. “Implementing a dialogue that respects every citizen, addresses pressing issues, and charts a transformative course for Haiti is the paramount challenge. While daunting, deliberative democracy emerges as a promising avenue. Deliberation entails citizens engaging in meaningful discourse to grapple with complex issues and forge shared solutions. In Haiti, a Citizen’s Assembly stands as an inclusive platform to establish a new social contract grounded in justice and broad-based prosperity.”