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Introduction
How can civil societies’ capacities be strengthened to build resilient democracies in the Eastern Partnership and in the European Union?
The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum invites you for a discussion on the role of non-formal/informal education and empowerment of marginalised groups. We will discuss how media literacy can be leveraged to combat mis/disinformation and the role that lifelong learning can play in reaching sustainable development and digital transformation goals.
We will also investigate how to establish new ways of communicating between the EU and EaP to enhance regional cooperation and ensure the participation of civil society in decision-making and in countering anti-democratic and autocratic tendencies.
This event will take place on Tuesday 13 May, 10:00-12:00 CET at the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum, Avenue de Cortenbergh 120, 1000 Brussels.
Agenda
| 09:30 – 10:00 | Welcome breakfast and registration |
| 10:00 – 10:05 | Welcome remarks Mr Martin Vane, Interim Director, Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) |
| 10:05 – 11:20 | Panel debate Ms. Nino Jibuti, Policy Paper Author Ms. Lena Karlsson, Expert and advisor on Gender Equality, Regional Strategy & Investments, Directorate General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood (DG ENEST), European Commission Mr. Marinko Raos, International Relations Officer, Enlargement, Eastern Partnership, European Committee of the Regions Moderator: Mr. Pascal Willaumez, Working Group 4 Focal Point, Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum |
| 11:20 – 12:00 | Q&A session |
Additional resources
Read or download the EaP CSF policy paper “Resilient democracies in the EaP and the EU: Strengthening Civil Societies’ Capacities“.
