Target group: CSO representatives, state institutions representatives, policymakers, decision makers
Countries: International / Europe
Short description: In light of the above, the European Civic Forum (ECF), Civil Society Europe and CIVICUS will host a policy dialogue involving key EU policy and decisionmakers, regional and national civil society organisations to an event titled “Protect Civil Society, Defend Democracy,” on 22nd March 2022. The aim of the event is to present the findings of annual civic space reports and studies in the framework of the rule of law consultation and engage in a discussion on how to defend civil society and its role in society and democracy. The approach for this policy debate will be horizontal and participative, with diverse speakers (including MEPs, Commissioners and civil society actors). The event is part of the campaign for a European Civil Society Strategy.
Link to more information (CIVICUS)
