NGOs and Civil Society: Promoters of Democracy and Active Citizenship
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| Year of publication | 2008 |
| Type | Conference |
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| Description | Seminar was organised in coordination with the Conference of International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs) of the Council of Europe in the context of the Slovak chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe (November 2008 - May 2008). It should be noted that one of the three priorities of the Slovak chairmanship precisely consists in promoting a citizens Europe and in strengthening the participation of civil society in the decision-making process at both national and multi-national levels. The main aim of this activity was to facilitate contacts between Slovak NGOs and their counterparts at the European level, in particular the INGOs enjoying participatory status with the Council of Europe. This should make it easier for Slovak NGOs to take part in the activities of the INGOs and the Council of Europe, thus strengthening the role of civil society in Slovakia and increasing the visibility of Slovak NGOs in Europe. At the same time, it should offer them an appropriate institutional framework, thus fostering exchanges and partnerships. A further aim was to familiarise Slovak NGOs with the Council of Europe s legal instruments in the fields covered during the conference as well as to raise awareness and understanding among the INGOs on Slovak civil society achievements and challenges. Main topics focus on democracy, citizenship, and participation through social issues, especially violence against women, including domestic violence. |
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