8th CIVICUS World Assembly

The CIVICUS World Assembly is a forum for international civil society representatives to get together, exchange ideas, experiences and build strategies for a just world.

The overall theme of the 8th World Assembly will be Acting Together for a Just World, with a focus theme of People, Participation and Power.

People, Participation and Power involves people coming together to access, engage and participate in the various spheres of governance at the local, national and international levels. The 2008 programme will include plenaries, mini-plenaries, learning exchanges – such as a visit to the Scottish Parliament – workshops, film screenings and networking opportunities.