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We develop new ways for people to lead local, national and global decision-making. 🌐 From the team behind @_GlobalAssembly @Gd_Help @MyMP2015 iswe.org Joined November 2022-
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It's really notable now how often discussions on threats to democracy include a pointer to deliberative methods, like citizens' assemblies, as an important part of the response - great to see that shift @ClaudiaChwalisz @GrahamAllenMPX @sarahcastell @MiriamLevin1 @suzanne_khall
It's really notable now how often discussions on threats to democracy include a pointer to deliberative methods, like citizens' assemblies, as an important part of the response - great to see that shift @ClaudiaChwalisz @GrahamAllenMPX @sarahcastell @MiriamLevin1 @suzanne_khall
Great to see Demos Director of Participatory Programmes @MiriamLevin1 featured in this excellent article on what the the future of deliberative democracy could look like under a Labour government. politicshome.com/thehouse/artic…
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📢 We have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Senior Project Officer, steering projects that shape the future of public engagement and make a real difference in how our democracy works. ⏳ Deadline 9am, 29th April Read more and apply 👇 eu1.hubs.ly/H08CVCL0
💥Citizens' Assembly Myths: Busted! #CitizensAssemblies are gaining global momentum and voices from across the political spectrum in the UK are now advocating for their use. However, misunderstandings persist about their purpose and benefits. 🔍 It's time for clarity… 🪡👇
📢 Announcing 'The School for Everyday Democracy'! Today we're excited to announce a new major programme which aims to build the power of people from all walks of life to create a better, fairer democracy in the UK. 🧵👇
So grateful that we @LocalTrust have managed to make this possible with @NHSConfed I’ve long had a dream that we could cultivate a movement around the community determinants of health. And very much hoping this is the start of that 🤞🙏
So grateful that we @LocalTrust have managed to make this possible with @NHSConfed I’ve long had a dream that we could cultivate a movement around the community determinants of health. And very much hoping this is the start of that 🤞🙏
"Including nature in deliberative processes and collective decision-making is one possible way to foster a relationship with nature based on interconnection and regeneration, instead of exploitation and oppression." -Martina Francesca and Sara Bigi Give this a read! ⬇️
"Including nature in deliberative processes and collective decision-making is one possible way to foster a relationship with nature based on interconnection and regeneration, instead of exploitation and oppression." -Martina Francesca and Sara Bigi Give this a read! ⬇️
Schopenhauer commented that new ideas are first ignored, then violently opposed, then treated as self-evident. Although the idea of a 'right to truth' is still in the first phase, the second will be v interesting! geoffmulgan.com/post/the-case-…
New crisis brewing in Georgia with major implications for battle between illiberal and pro-democracy actors. Our European Democracy Hub coordinator @ElePanchulidze assesses likely ramifications, in @euronews euronews.com/2024/04/10/rus…
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The stakes for the UN’s Summit of the Future are HIGH. Not one — but three — international frameworks will be created to guide our future. More in this paper. bit.ly/49bp5yK
Hard to think of much more important than building infrastructures to generate solidarity. And this data from @BobbyDuffyKings / James Wright breaking down polarisation into constituent parts and making international comparisons invaluable in doing this uk-values.org/news-comment/p…
"The UK is not the US." Read some of the key takeaways from our recent academic conference on polarisation and partisanship, informed by findings from the World Values Survey ➡️ uk-values.org/news-comment/p…
New mini project! We've built a small explorer to visualize self-reported election affidavits from 2019 (and 2024 where available) and each MP's parliamentary activity. Go have a look for your own constituencies 👀 More data coming in future updates. 🔗 whoismyneta.com
🎧 @_GlobalAssembly encourages #dialogue between people from diverse backgrounds to spark meaningful conversations, drive change, and combat #polarisation. ⤵️ Listen to our latest #PolicyVoices episode to learn more from @JamieKelseyFry about their work: open.spotify.com/episode/5uhK08…
Interested in the potential of a permanent Global Citizens' Assembly to transform global governance?💡 Join @iswe_org's upcoming event! More Info -> drive.google.com/file/d/16zIpoo…
How can citizen participation in global governance be the new normal? What are the next steps for establishing a permanent Global Citizens’ Assembly? Learn more from this public event hosted by @iswe_org docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
Green colonialism is a completely overlooked topic in the deliberative democracy space. Hardly any climate citizens assembly has ever tackled the blind spots of the green transition. Follow @azumoran & @OliviaLazard on this. Let's not perpetuate injustice. ted.com/talks/olivia_l…
Green colonialism is a completely overlooked topic in the deliberative democracy space. Hardly any climate citizens assembly has ever tackled the blind spots of the green transition. Follow @azumoran & @OliviaLazard on this. Let's not perpetuate injustice. ted.com/talks/olivia_l…
Read this🧵@davidsteven explains why he calls for bringing #citizens into #multilateralism and the @UN. ⬇️⬇️Now check how @iswe_org is responding: by launching a #coalition for a #GlobalCitizensAssembly at the #SummitOfTheFuture. Will you join ? ➡️ gcacoalition.org
Read this🧵@davidsteven explains why he calls for bringing #citizens into #multilateralism and the @UN. ⬇️⬇️Now check how @iswe_org is responding: by launching a #coalition for a #GlobalCitizensAssembly at the #SummitOfTheFuture. Will you join ? ➡️ gcacoalition.org
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OUT NOW! Our latest Digest piece is inspired by @KNOCA_eu's workshop on unheard voices in #climateassemblies 🌟 Shout-out to authors Martina Francesca, Sara Bigi, Tatsuyoshi Saijo, @yvesmathieu & Judith Ferrando, & editor @LucyJParry 🙌🏻 publicdeliberation.net/introducing-th…
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