“If you have a common mission, then you can really work together”
Johannes Tödte is Head of Communication at ProjectTogether, one of the organisations behind the #WirVsVirus hackathon – the largest ever event of its kind.
A Look back at the Local Labs 12-14 November
On the weekend of 12-14 November, nearly 200 people from throughout the MENA region and Europe took part in the Local Labs.
Politics must focus on long-term systemic well-being
The transformative party honours the worth of incremental policy-making, but always prioritises a transformative political approach.
The Shadow Pandemic that demands we prioritize women’s safety
Women’s violence is still a common and pervasive violation of human rights.
The Ins and Outs of the ACT NOW Sprint
In November, 25 cities from the MENA regions will participate in the Local Labs and the ACT NOW Sprint.
Local Innovation as the Key to Global Transformation
Starting close to home is key to restoring people’s faith in politics – and developing lasting solutions.
Politicians have to step outside their comfort zone
Rikard Nordin is a Member of the Swedish Parliament and started to discuss politics live while playing esports. He regularly reaches out to a crowd of thousands, allowing citizens to directly approach a parliamentarian.
Locate Victims Beirut: The youth-led initiative that saved lives
Issa was twenty at the time, and Sleiman fifteen. Their project remains one of the most empowering examples of youth activism which have deeply impacted the lives of displaced communities.
DISCOVER THE FINALISTS OF THE INNOVATION IN POLITICS AWARDS 2021
413 projects were submitted by politicians from across democratic party lines from 25 European countries to the Innovation in Politics Awards 2021. A jury of 1,032 European citizens selected the 90 finalists.
Don’t fear making big changes in your organisation
You can prepare all the documents and design all the strategies you need in your organisation. You can tell people that there will be a change, no matter what that includes. But in the end,
Acts Of Democracy: 15 projects to explore in September 2021
Acts of Democracy is a monthly, carefully curated selection of projects and ideas supporting democratic citizen engagement. Have you got a project we should feature here? Tell us what’s good!
Uffe Elbæk: “We need vibrant and highly diverse and talented open political tribes”
Uffe Elbæk is former Minister of Culture and the party leader of The Alternative in Denmark, currently MP for the Independent Greens, where he is the spokesperson for culture and art, education and science, business and entrepreneurship, and foreign affairs.
