democracy

Isabel Pato, the Former coordinator for fundraising at Oxfam Brazil.

The Former coordinator for fundraising at Oxfam Brazil talks to us about the task done by organisations and movements in the country to counter inequalities, local struggles and gives us examples of social innovation and ways to do joint advocacy work.

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Athayde Motta: board member at ABONG.

The board member at ABONG, a Brazilian network defending rights, talks to us about the role citizens play in fighting for democracy and defending social rights.

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Post "Seu voto para colocar no poder quem move as cidades".

The director of the Polis Institute and Rodrigo Lacovini, from the same institution and a member of the Global Platform for the Right to the City, tell us of the topics on Brazil’s social agenda and the role played by citizens in the fight for cities that are “more just, sustainable and democratic”.

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The act of the European Capital of Democracy at Barcelona City Hall.

The city has been selected by a jury of more than 2,500 European citizens and a jury of experts among the finalists, out of thirteen candidates presented.

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CivicTech4Democracy.

This EU global competition rewards projects that have successfully used digital tools to favour democracy.

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The referendum in Catalonia takes part on 1 October.

The Government of Catalonia thus welcomes both non-governmental organisations and individuals who wish to partake in the observation of the referendum.

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