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Citizen Participation

Covers political, social, environmental and economic activities aimed at building a better and more democratic and sustainable society

What's it all about?

Active citizenship is an umbrella concept that looks at the rights and responsibilities of citizens, regardless of the place they call home. Activities can be local or global in focus. Keywords include citizenship, participatory rights, engagement, activism, civil society, volunteerism, grassroots, etc. 

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Workers' Rights

Rights of employees to participate in decisions in the workplace vary widely. These are some basic resources.