The CIVICUS World Assembly

 The CIVICUS World Assembly's strength is its ability to act as a forum where these traditionally unconnected sectors engage in constructive dialogue to act collaboratively towards the strengthening of civil space.

The overall theme of the World Assembly is 'Acting Together for a Just World'. Every year the overall theme is explored through a focus theme. In 2010 the focus theme will be ‘Seeking Out Solutions’. This theme will address the issues of Economy, Development and Climate. The World Assembly will convene various stakeholders of society to debate and engage on possible solutions to the challenges facing society today.

Previous World Assemblies:
Mexico City [1995]
Budapest [1997]
Manila [1999]
Vancouver [2001]
Gaborone [2004]
Glasgow [2006,2007,2008]
Montreal will host the 9th CIVICUS World Assembly in 2010, and for the following two years. Institut du Nouveau Monde has been selected by the CIVICUS movement leaders to organise this World Alliance for Citizen Participation's 9th, 10th and 11th world assemblies in Montreal. This event will be held at the Palais des congrès de Montréal.

Programme
The 4 day programme will comprise plenary sessions, interactive discussions, knowledge sharing and training workshops, learning exchanges, social events, film screenings, and exhibitions. Knowledgeable speakers from every region of the globe will provide perspectives and insight on issues related to the themes.

What can you expect?
First hand knowledge on the state of the art of civil society thinking
Establish cross-cutting relationships with civil society, business, media, government and donor organisation professionals from around the globe
In-depth exchange of expertise on how people from all sectors act together to (re)gain the power to enforce decisions
Training and capacity building on a wide range of tangible skills e.g. fundraising, networking, mobilisation, volunteering, campaigning etc
Find partners and funding to realise and expand your projects