Brussels - Mar 7, 2025
CITIDEM Assembly: How can we effectively advocate for citizens’ rights through democratic innovation?
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A Citizens Assembly on democratic innovation and how it can be used by social movements to push for rights affirmation
Dear Citizen,
We are excited to invite you to participate in a groundbreaking event: The CITIDEM Project’s Transnational Citizens’ Assembly on European Democracy Reform. This unique gathering will take place on March 7-8, 2025, at the Université Libre de Bruxelles.
Why Your Participation Matters
As a citizen of Europe, your voice is crucial in shaping the future of our democratic processes. This assembly aims to explore how we can effectively advocate for citizens’ rights through democratic innovation, using the case of abortion rights and its as a starting point for broader discussions.
What to Expect
–> Day 1 (March 7): An informative session for all 100 participants, featuring:
– Expert presentations on direct action rights and deliberative democracy tools
– Insights from committees and associations on current proposals
– A unique opportunity to co-design a democratic innovation process
–> Day 2 (March 8): A deliberative session for 50 randomly selected participants, focusing on:
– Developing concrete recommendations for European democracy reform
– Exploring innovative tools for citizen participation
– Crafting a blueprint for deliberative advocacy actions
Key Topics We’ll Explore
– The democratic and institutional structure of the EU
– Current tools for citizen participation: strengths and areas for improvement
– Innovative approaches to combine deliberation with other democratic processes
– Designing effective advocacy strategies for civil rights
Who Can Participate
We are seeking a diverse group of 100 participants from 8 countries, ensuring:
– A balance of randomly selected and volunteer-based participants
– At least 50% women representation
– Inclusion of young people, racialised groups, and individuals from various educational and employment backgrounds
Why This Assembly is Unique
– Direct involvement in shaping European democratic processes
– Opportunity to learn from experts and engage in meaningful deliberation
– Chance to contribute to a potential blueprint for future citizen advocacy
How to Get Involved
If you’re interested in being part of this transformative experience, please respond to this invitation. Selected participants will be notified with further details.
Join us in Brussels to make your voice heard and contribute to the future of European democracy!
For more information, please visit www.eumans.eu or www.prossimademocrazia.it.
📣 Want to co-shape the future of democracy in Europe?
Join us in Brussels for two days of debates, workshops and collective action!
📆 7-8 March 2025
📍 Université Libre de Bruxelles
