{"id":57080,"date":"2021-10-06T17:19:51","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T14:19:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/activecitizensfund.ro\/?p=57080"},"modified":"2021-12-17T12:29:11","modified_gmt":"2021-12-17T10:29:11","slug":"civilsocietystartshere-si-incepe-cu-tine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/activecitizensfund.ro\/en\/civilsocietystartshere-si-incepe-cu-tine\/","title":{"rendered":"#CivilSocietyStartsHere and it starts with you!"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are united by common values and everyone can get involved to promote and protect them!<\/h4>
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A strong civil society is fundamental for a well-functioning democracy and an inclusive society. In the past few years, there have been some worrying trends across Europe, placing the civic space under pressure, therefore, supporting civil society is more important than ever.<\/p>\n

The EEA and Norway Grants are currently running a campaign to raise awareness and spark the conversation about civil society. At the heart of #CivilSocietyStartsHere lies the invitation to think about the values that unite us, and a challenge to take action. At the same time, it offers the opportunity to showcase and celebrate the many civil society projects that are already taking place throughout Europe.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t

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The initiatives funded by the EEA and Norway Grants are often locally launched by people and organisations who want to make a difference for their community and its future.<\/p>\n

\u201eIt all starts with people who want to contribute: people who take an interest in their community, who want to be part of decision-making. All it takes is a dedicated person with local insight. Many of the projects we support are started by one person with a good idea. Someone with the determination to create change can make a big difference,\u201d says Anna Striethorst, senior sector officer for civil society at the EEA and Norway Grants.<\/em><\/p>\n

Together, they make a crucial contribution to safeguard Europe\u2019s most important fundamental values: dignity, human rights, freedom, equality, democracy, and the rule of law.<\/strong> They are noble, shared ideals \u2014 the bedrock of a diverse modern society. And it\u2019s up to us to protect them, together.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

Human rights: the foundation of our society<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\t

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The campaign started with three examples of projects that are making a difference in protecting human rights and continues with initiatives that protect and promote values such as dignity, freedom, equality, democracy, and the rule of law. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n