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📰 Πόσο ανεξάρτητα είναι τα Μέσα Ενημέρωσης στην Κύπρο και ποιες πολιτικές επιρροές διαμορφώνουν το δημοσιογραφικό τοπίο;

Το CARDET, στο πλαίσιο του ευρωπαϊκού προγράμματος , σας προσκαλεί στο webinar: «Κομματικές σκιές πάνω από τη Δημοσιογραφία: Δομικές εξαρτήσεις και πολιτικές επιρροές στα Κυπριακά Μέσα Ενημέρωσης».

📅 Πέμπτη, 25 Ιουνίου 2026
⏰ 17:00-18:00 μ.μ.
💻 Μέσω Zoom
🔗 Δηλώστε συμμετοχή εδώ: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0SYlghIWT6SCvWVVCCPtiA #/registration

Εισηγήτρια η Δρ. Θεοδώρα Α. Μάνιου, Επίκουρη Καθηγήτρια Δημοσιογραφίας στο Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου | University Of Cyprus), η οποία θα αναλύσει τις δομικές σχέσεις εξάρτησης μεταξύ πολιτικής και ΜΜΕ στην Κύπρο, καθώς και τις προκλήσεις που αντιμετωπίζει η δημοσιογραφική ανεξαρτησία στη σύγχρονη ψηφιακή εποχή.

Το webinar θα δώσει χώρο για συζήτηση γύρω από τη διαφάνεια, την αξιοπιστία της ενημέρωσης και τον ρόλο της δημοσιογραφίας στη δημοκρατική κοινωνία.

📚 What does it truly mean to educate for democracy, justice, and inclusion?

The fireside discussion on Global Citizenship Education challenged participants to rethink education not as a stand-alone subject, but as a lifelong process rooted in critical thinking, empathy, participation, and collective responsibility.

Drawing on experiences from across Europe and the Western Balkans, the session explored how education can empower individuals to challenge inequalities, navigate disinformation, strengthen community connections, and actively contribute to more inclusive and democratic societies.

From media literacy and social justice to storytelling and community-building, the discussion highlighted the transformative role of Global Citizenship Education in fostering agency, solidarity, and democratic resilience.

Moderated by Dr. Marios Antoniou (Unit of Education for the Environment and Sustainable Development, Cyprus), the fireside discussion featured Francesca Vanoni (Global Citizenship Education Practitioner, Italy).

A powerful message emerged throughout the session: meaningful change begins when people believe they have the power to shape the world around them.

🎥 Watch the panel discussion below to hear leading voices from across the Euro-Mediterranean region discuss the future of education:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dq5MoU_YCo&list=PL6Mv24C7BLwYl8IhIht8QkR-HUfLswM6X&index=6

📥 Download the Conference Outcomes Report to explore the full findings, recommendations, and strategic conclusions from the Euro-Mediterranean CSO Conference 2026:https://cardet.org/wp-content/uploads/EUROMEDConference_outcomes_report.docx.pdf

Fireside Chat - Global Citizenship Education This fireside chat will explore the growing importance of Global Ci...

🌍 How can civil society turn global commitments into tangible local impact?

At the Euro-Mediterranean CSO Conference panel discussion “The Role of Civil Society in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals”, experts from across Europe and the Mediterranean explored how CSOs, researchers, policymakers, and environmental actors can work together to accelerate progress toward the SDGs.

The discussion highlighted civil society as a critical bridge between global frameworks and local realities — translating policy into action, identifying implementation gaps, and strengthening accountability. Participants also emphasised the importance of coalition-building, evidence-based advocacy, and inclusive policymaking as key enablers of sustainable development.

Moderated by Chara Triteou (Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth Υπουργείο Παιδείας, Αθλητισμού και Νεολαίας, Cyprus), the panel featured:
▪ Marta Garcia-Haro (UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network)
▪ Susana Fonseca (ZERO – Association for the Sustainability of the Earth System, Portugal)
▪ Natasa Ioannou (Friends of the Earth Cyprus - Φίλοι της Γης Κύπρου)
▪ Dr. Theodoros Zachariadis (The Cyprus Institute)
▪ Anna Dorangricchia (Union for the Mediterranean, Spain)

A key message emerged clearly: achieving the SDGs requires more than consultation. It requires structured collaboration, institutionalised participation, and co-decision with civil society.

🎥 Watch the panel discussion below to hear leading voices from across the Euro-Mediterranean region discuss the future of sustainability: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW8yH3pY-fA&list=PL6Mv24C7BLwYl8IhIht8QkR-HUfLswM6X&index=7

📥 Download the Conference Outcomes Report to explore the full findings, recommendations, and strategic conclusions from the Euro-Mediterranean CSO Conference 2026:https://cardet.org/wp-content/uploads/EUROMEDConference_outcomes_report.docx.pdf

Panel II – The Role of Civil Society in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals This multi-stakeholder panel will explore the critical role of civi...

🤝 CARDET proudly hosted the first Transnational Project Meeting of the EDUDATA project on 13-14 May 2026 in Nicosia.

Partners came together for the first time to exchange ideas, strengthen collaboration, and align on the project’s shared vision and objectives. Over two productive days, discussions focused on ongoing research and mapping activities, as well as the co-creation of the EDUDATA model, the project’s main output aimed at supporting data-informed educational practices and decision-making.

The meeting marked an important step in building strong cooperation across the partnership and setting the foundation for the next phases of the project. 🌍📊

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Democracy needs more than good intentions. It needs a strong civil society. 🌍🤝

Camilla Falsetti, Communications and Media Adviser at CONCORD Europe explores why the EU’s next Human Rights and Democracy Action Plan must place civil society organisations at the centre of democratic resilience, participation, and protection within the framework of the EUPP5 project and the MFF analysis. 🗳️

Read the full article here: https://cardet.org/blog/democracy-needs-more-than-good-intentions-why-the-next-human-rights-and-democracy-action-plan-must-put-civil-society-first/

In this perspective, Camilla Falsetti argues that the EU’s human rights and democracy agenda must place civil society at the centre of implementation.
As civic s**ce comes under growing pressure, the challenge is not only to recognise civil society, but to protect, fund, and meaningfully involve it.

Read the full Perspective on Policypress.
https://policypress.cy/democracy-needs-more-than-good-intentions-why-the-next-human-rights-and-democracy-action-plan-must-put-civil-society-first/

🔹 How resilient is civil society in today’s rapidly changing political landscape?

At the EUPP5 Euro-Mediterranean CSO Conference panel discussion “The Shrinking of Civic Space: Challenges, Risks, and the Way Forward”, experts from across Europe and the Mediterranean examined the growing pressures facing civic s**ce, from shrinking funding opportunities and restrictive regulatory frameworks to disinformation, geopolitical instability, and rising political polarisation.

The discussion highlighted that the shrinking of civic s**ce is not limited to individual countries, but represents a broader regional and global democratic challenge. Participants stressed the urgent need for stronger transnational cooperation, sustainable and diversified funding models, and renewed investment in democratic participation, advocacy, and global citizenship education.

Moderated by Nadia Karayianni (CARDET, Cyprus), the panel featured:
▪ Mohammed Hafez (Anna Lindh Foundation, Egypt)
▪ Jan Bazyl (Grupa Zagranica, Poland)
▪ Rebekka Blomqvist (Globalt Fokus, Denmark)
▪ Carlotta Besozzi (Civil Society Europe, Belgium)

One message resonated throughout the discussion: protecting civic s**ce is not only a civil society concern, it is fundamental to safeguarding democracy, participation, and inclusive governance across the Euro-Mediterranean region.

🎥 Watch the panel discussion below to hear leading voices from across the Euro-Mediterranean region discuss the future of democracy and civic participation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTJi13qwlgk&list=PL6Mv24C7BLwYl8IhIht8QkR-HUfLswM6X&index=3

📥 Download the Conference Outcomes Report to explore the full findings, recommendations, and strategic conclusions from the Euro-Mediterranean CSO Conference 2026:https://cardet.org/wp-content/uploads/EUROMEDConference_outcomes_report.docx.pdf

Panel I – The Shrinking of Civic Space Challenges, Risks, and the Way Forward This high-level panel explores the mounting pressures on civic s**c...

🌍 sustainability resources are now available in multiple languages!
As part of our support to tourism SMEs, the Consolidated Research on Sustainability Systems and the Guidelines for Tourism SMEs are available several partner languages, making the materials more accessible and easier to use across Europe.

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What happens when civic s**ce begins to shrink?

Across many regions, civic s**ce has been facing increasing pressure, limiting the ability of civil society to operate, collaborate, and meaningfully contribute to policy dialogue.

During the EUPP5 Euro-Mediterranean CSO Conference, Mohammed Hafez, Civil Society Unit Coordinator, Anna Lindh Foundation, Egypt, reflected on the growing constraints faced by civil society actors and their implications for participation, accountability, and knowledge exchange. He highlighted how CSOs have been responding by strengthening networks, sharing expertise, and mobilising collective initiatives to address complex, interconnected challenges.

🇪🇺 The EU has consistently positioned itself as a global advocate for the protection of civic s**ce, supporting and empowering civil society as a cornerstone of inclusive governance, dialogue, and sustainable development.

🎥 Watch the video to explore how collaboration can sustain impact, even in restrictive environments, and turn challenges into collective action.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMPMmwxevmY&list=PL6Mv24C7BLwYl8IhIht8QkR-HUfLswM6X&index=2

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How do we teach difficult histories without reinforcing division, trauma, or prejudice? How can education create s**ce for dialogue, critical thinking, and democratic citizenship?🌍

Join our upcoming webinar “Teaching Difficult Histories, Contested Memories and Democratic Citizenship”, organised by CARDET within the framework of the European project REM Heritage.

📅 22 June 2026
🕒 15:00-17:00 CET
💻 Online via Zoom
🔗 Registration required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5R9bqkncT_22J1CzSRe93Q

💬 The webinar will examine how remembrance, collective memory, identity, and experiences from divided societies shape the way history is taught today. Participants will explore practical and inclusive approaches to teaching contested histories, while reflecting on the role of education in fostering empathy, multiperspectivity, and democratic engagement.

Bringing together researchers, educators, and practitioners, the session aims to encourage meaningful dialogue on the challenges and responsibilities of history education in contemporary societies.

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What does it mean to be an active global citizen today?

In an increasingly interconnected world, education must go beyond knowledge transfer, it must cultivate critical thinking, social awareness, and a sense of responsibility.

At the EUPP5 Euro-Mediterranean CSO Conference, Francesca Vanoni, Global Citizenship Education Practitioner from Italy, highlighted how Global Citizenship Education has been equipping individuals to critically reflect on entrenched narratives, question power structures, and address systemic injustices. She emphasised its role in fostering agency, empathy, and active engagement in increasingly polarised societies.

🇪🇺 The EU has been a key global supporter of transformative education, advancing initiatives that strengthen democratic participation, intercultural dialogue, and social inclusion — both within Europe and beyond.

🎥 Watch the video to explore how education can challenge assumptions and drive meaningful social change.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GratGocuuNc&list=PL6Mv24C7BLwYl8IhIht8QkR-HUfLswM6X&index=3

Francesca Vanoni, Global Citizenship Education Practitioner, Italy Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.