More public and less experts: how do we re-connect the work of journalists with the work of citizens?
- by Marietjie Myburg -
For the last 10 years I have been working in the field of HIV and AIDS Communication. During this time, I have watched in frustration what should have been a conversation between citizens and [...]
Filed under: HIV/AIDS | Tagged: AIDS, Citizens, funders, governance, HIV, journalism, Media, politicians, voice | Leave a Comment »
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African democracy institute Idasa marks the second United Nations International Day of Democracy on 15 September with a call to political leaders on the continent to take up the challenge of strengthening and supporting democratic governance systems within Africa.
Idasa commemorates International Democracy Day by extending its campaign for the endorsement of the African Charter on Democracy, [...]
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The decision to shut off water and electricity to schools is a violation of human rights, of the right to education in particular. Though the Tshwane Metro Council called it a last resort; it is simply not an option.
Filed under: Citizen Empowerment, Political Governance | Tagged: children, children's rights, CRC, Education, governance, Human Rights, schools | 3 Comments »
