Civil society

This topic explains what civil society means, how does it work and how we can valorise it

Tools of civil society

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A is an action which is intended to mobilize public support and use democratic tools such as lobbying in order to instigate social change. It can seek after local, national or international objectives. They can be run by dedicated single-issue groups, or by professional non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Larger coalitions of NGOs may be involved.
Correct answer: Civil society campaign
is a key element of campaigning which helps with researching and offering policy suggestions. Organisation or individuals pursuing it will usually attempt to keep track of legislative processes, and mobilise its supporter base to provide support to their interests.
Correct answer: Lobbying
is a politically motivated activity undertaken by individuals, groups, or governments to achieve political goals outside normal social/political channels.
Correct answer: Direct action
is an approach to make art in which audience is engaged directly in the creative process, allowing them to become co-authors, editors, and observers of the work. Some campaigners use arts to get their message across. For example, radical cheer-leading is used at demonstrations to promote a radical message in a media-friendly, people-friendly way.
Correct answer: Participatory art
A is a form of nonviolent action taken by groups of people who are in favor of a political or other cause, normally consisting of walking in a march and a meeting (rally) to listen to speakers.
Correct answer: Demonstration
A is a request to change something, most commonly made to a government official or public entity.
Correct answer: Petition
The use of helps campaigners to recruit members and communicate. Social media can take many different forms, including internet forums, weblogs, social blogs, wikis, podcasts, pictures and video.
Correct answer: Social media