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"American institutions and our fundamental liberties are strongest when democracy grows and stretches to include everyone. When all people are served and protected by American democracy and its governmental institutions, they also have a clear stake in protecting those institutions.” In 2023, Angela Glover Blackwell, founder in residence of PolicyLink, took time to share her thoughts with Learning for Justice on the possibilities of an inclusive, multiracial democracy. Read the full article here: lfj.pub/48vNIqM #education, #humanrights, #socialjustice

🌎Special Report: Trafficking in Persons: Causes and Effects on the International Community by Dr. Joanna Siekiera ❗️ 🔎Numerous myths surround the challenging issue of human trafficking, a problem that profoundly impacts fundamental human rights, freedom, and dignity. ⚠️The issue is concerning because there is a significant chance that we have come across a victim of this illegal and inhumane practice at some point. Read the full report below⬇ 🇬🇧EN: https://tiny.pl/czvsf 🇵🇱PL: https://tiny.pl/czvsl 📌The task is financed by the National Institute of Freedom - Center for Civil Society Development under the Government Program for the Development for Civic Organizations PROO1a for 2018-2030. Narodowy Instytut Wolności

Today, as we celebrate Democracy Day, let’s take a moment to reflect on the profound significance of freedom and equality in our lives. These values and freedoms are not just ideals; they are the pillars upon which our society stands. Happy Democracy Day. #happydemocracydaynigeria #Voremacademy #voremotc #blockchaintechnology

Today, as we celebrate Democracy Day, let’s take a moment to reflect on the profound significance of freedom and equality in our lives. These values and freedoms are not just ideals; they are the pillars upon which our society stands. Happy Democracy Day. #happydemocracydaynigeria #Voremacademy #voremotc #blockchaintechnology

As civic space is threatened in many countries, the need to protect civil society and citizen action is even more crucial. In the latest CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation report, explore insights on the state of civic space globally, recommendations to safeguard freedoms, and more.👇 https://lnkd.in/eqEdqSHE

The essence of #democracy is not a historical artifact but a living, breathing spirit that thrives on the principles of #liberty, human rights, and economic development under the rule of law today. These foundational elements underscore the importance of individual #freedom, the sanctity of human rights, and the critical role of economic opportunity in fostering a society where each individual can reach their full potential. The IDU's commitment to these ideals, amidst the challenges posed by the extremism of left and right-wing ideologies, highlights the enduring relevance of democracy's core values. As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, the principles of the IDU serve as a beacon, guiding the international community toward a future where democracy remains the cornerstone of a prosperous global society. Join the IDU in bringing together global leaders united in the support of democracy and freedom worldwide!  https://lnkd.in/dxqYWgsP

You deserve to be heard! During our last #EESCPlenary, we called for a strategy on civil dialogue to fortify participatory democracy, in collaboration with the European Commission. We are eager to promote a space where everyone can contribute and make a difference. Civil society's participation should go beyond consultation and information. As the house of organised civil society, we are committed to listen to EU citizens' voice through events such as our Civil Society Week and our Youth Group pilot project. Civic engagement can strengthen the legitimacy of our union and build a more inclusive and democratic Europe. Let's bet on it! Read the adopted opinion: europa.eu/!7P7gXw #CivilDialogue #EUDemocracy

**NEVER FORGET HISTORY...ALL OF IT** Please read ALL of this post and the links before commenting. And note that I do not advocate for violence nor lawlessness. Shall we proceed with a bit of context? During Mr. Trump's first campaign and election as President, we saw and heard a lot about the 'RESIST' movement. These people did not like Donald Trump, his agenda nor those who supported and voted for him. Popular media carried their story 24/7/365. Those who disliked the outcome had meetings, angry and sometimes violent protests and displayed yard signs and bumper stickers. They refused to accept the election results and said things like, "He's not MY President." Antifa, BLM, Code Pink and other organizations came on the scene and engaged in obstruction, violence, destruction, riots and subversion. Remember when all of THOSE nice people ^^🙄 ^^ were cancelled, demonized, arrested, tried, fined and imprisoned? And remember when Mr. Trump constantly harrassed, prosecuted and put his political adversaries (like Pres. Obama, VP Joe Biden, Sec'y of State Hillary Clinton, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and George Soros) in JAIL? Yeah, me neither... 😏 Violence is still occurring across the nation today, but we have a different President and administration. Violence by the Left is excused, rationalized and ignored - and those who riot, protest and commit crimes run free, often released without bail or jail. Today, RESIST.org is still alive, well and quite active. Read for yourself what this organization advocates, engages in and supports. HERE'S MY POINT. If and when the leaders of this and other subversive, violent, lawless, anti-American activities and organizations are treated in exactly the same manner under the law as those they so vigorously oppose, things will be 'FAIR.' Constitutional scholar and Harvard Prof. Alan Dershowitz (a lifelong Democrat and Hillary Clinton supporter) uses a legal principle called "shoe on the other foot." When you readily apply the standards you approve, support and use for your own purposes to your opposition, then it is fair. But if you apply a standard to others that you are unwilling to apply exactly the same to yourself, then it is unfair. We are told that "no one is above the law." I support that principle and hope that you do, as well. In fact, it is (or should be) the basis of our American system of justice, which is (or should be) subordinate and under the Supreme authority of the US Constitution. Please inform yourselves. And please LEARN BEFORE YOU VOTE, my friends.

🤔❣💔🤛⚖❤️⚖🤜💔❣🤔 Harvard University professor Steven Levitsky, co-author of the bestsellers “Tyranny of the Minority” and "How Democracies Die," joins Jon Stewart to talk about how the Founding Fathers shaped elected democracy through improvisation, the challenge of constitutional reform, and the importance of improving and evolving democratic institutions. #DailyShow #JonStewart #Constitution #Democracy ... #Millenials #GenerationZ Note: (7:38 min. - 8:30 min.) of interview 🤔 empathyequalsjustice.com (4 pages - 3 min. read) 🤔

What would you do if someone stole your house and livelihood, killed some of your family members in the process, left the rest of you with nothing, and forced you to live in the squalor of a refugee camp? That is what Israel did to over 750,000 Palestinian in 1948, over 300,000 in 1967, and over 250,000 since then, and more every year. Most of the families in Gaza owned homes and farms where Israeli cities and towns now stand, which Israel literally stole from them. Many still even have the keys, and some homes still stand with Jewish immigrants living in them now. I also cry for the 36 innocent Israeli children killed on October 7th, but this horrible conflict did NOT start on that day. The proof is the nearly 2300 Palestinian children Israeli soldiers and settlers killed between the year 2000 and October 2023, including 43 children during the 9 months just before October 7th (all names & details documented on BTselem.org). Not to mention Israel’s brutal 57 year occupation/apartheid, and the blockade of Gaza since 2005 — both illegal under international law, and simply immoral and inhumane.. And now Israel is committing genocide and our government is helping them do it. Israel has killed over 12,000 Palestinian children in under 5 months, has orphaned over 25,000 more children, and has made over 900,000 children homeless during winter. And Israel is still blocking international aid to these children, increasingly killing them with starvation, dehydration, and disease, in addition to killing them with U.S. supplied bombs and ammunition. They’ve literally been amputating children’s legs without anesthesia. Can you imagine if that happened to your child? Aid agencies have even had to come up with a new acronym: WCNSF, which stands for Wounded Child No Surviving Family. Do you really think Hamas will need to teach the children who survive this hell to hate Israel, or is Israel’s indiscriminate brutality doing it for them, as it has for 75 years? PLEASE WRITE & CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVES & the White House to demand that they stop helping Israel kill and starve children, commit war crimes, and maintain its brutal and racist apartheid, with our tax dollars. Our government has the power to end this unimaginable cruelty by simply refusing to send more weapons and ammunition to Israel, and by also not vetoing any more UN Security Council resolutions for a ceasefire. And if you still believe the lie that this ethnic cleansing and genocide by Israel is the only way it can beat Hamas and ensure its security, please read and share this article that explains the much more effective way that Israel has been ignoring: https://lnkd.in/gY98T9mc