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from thursday 22th to wednesday 28th of October

VIRTUAL 

FORUM

2020

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STEP 1

Read about the objectives of the Forus Virtual Forum

STEP 2

Look at the programme and the different sessions

STEp 3

Please select all the sessions you would like to attend. The sessions will take place from 22 to 28 October between 12 GMT and 16:30 GMT/UTC.

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aboutTHE 2020 FORUS VIRTUAL FORUM

Dear Forus members and friends,

The past months have undoubtedly presented unprecedented challenges for us all, and we hope you managed to keep strong despite the circumstances.

At Forus, we have continued to work our best on upcoming crucial projects and events. Unfortunately, the 5th Forus’ General assembly initialy planned in Cambodia from October 24th to October 28th, 2020 has been postponed to the first semester of 2021 under a different format given the circumstances. 

With inputs from our members, we have therefor decided to organise a Forus Virtual Forum with sessions on different topics important to civil society organisations. The first 3 days will be open for everyone to join, whereas the last 2 days it's for members-only. Check out the programme below, find interesting resources, connect with allies and members of our network.

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Programme

VIRTUAL FORUM SESSIONS

  • Closing panel: a positive agenda for civil society
    Closing panel: a positive agenda for civil society
    Wed, 28 Oct
    28 Oct 2020, 14:30 – 16:30
    online event
    28 Oct 2020, 14:30 – 16:30
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    In the closing session, we will build on the discussions that took place throughout the Forum to end on a positive and energizing note and embrace the spirit of our 2025 strategy: formulating and promoting a positive agenda for civil society.
  • Enabling Environment for a thriving civil society: what role for Forus?
    Enabling Environment for a thriving civil society: what role for Forus?
    Wed, 28 Oct
    28 Oct 2020, 12:00 – 14:00
    online event
    28 Oct 2020, 12:00 – 14:00
    online event
    What role should Forus play in promoting an enabling environment for its members? - presenting the findings of the Forus Scoping Study on Enabling Environment (2020)
  • Accountability to build trust
    Accountability to build trust
    Tue, 27 Oct
    27 Oct 2020, 14:30 – 16:30
    online event
    27 Oct 2020, 14:30 – 16:30
    online event
    How can we use accountability to deepen trust within a network, and build “solidarity in action”?
  • Forus’ 2021-25 strategy: what priorities for 2021?
    Forus’ 2021-25 strategy: what priorities for 2021?
    Tue, 27 Oct
    27 Oct 2020, 12:00 – 14:00
    online event
    27 Oct 2020, 12:00 – 14:00
    online event
    This session will focus on concrete aspects of Forus’ new strategy, looking at priorities and activities planned for 2021.
  • Exploring new funding approaches for civil society
    Exploring new funding approaches for civil society
    Mon, 26 Oct
    26 Oct 2020, 14:30 – 16:30
    online event
    26 Oct 2020, 14:30 – 16:30
    online event
    The objective of the session is to launch the homonymous toolkit and debate around the six main recommendations presented in this tool.The discussion will also address main current challenges and adaptations undertaken by members in times of the covid-19 pandemic.
  • Leveraging SDG 16  to defend and promote civic space
    Leveraging SDG 16  to defend and promote civic space
    Mon, 26 Oct
    26 Oct 2020, 12:00 – 13:30
    online event
    26 Oct 2020, 12:00 – 13:30
    online event
    The opportunity for civil society to leverage Goal 16 of the 2030 Agenda to defend and promote civic space.
  • Safeguarding in practice
    Safeguarding in practice
    Fri, 23 Oct
    23 Oct 2020, 14:30 – 16:30
    online event
    23 Oct 2020, 14:30 – 16:30
    online event
    Discuss safeguarding principles and main challenges in order to share practices and tools that leaders can take to strengthen safeguarding practices in their networks and organizations.
  • Financing for Development in a Post COVID world
    Financing for Development in a Post COVID world
    Fri, 23 Oct
    23 Oct 2020, 12:00 – 14:00
    online event
    23 Oct 2020, 12:00 – 14:00
    online event
    This session will allow the network and its members to identify the key advocacy messages to be shared at the Finance in Common Summit - the first global meeting of public development banks taking place in November 2020.
  • The power of networks
    The power of networks
    Thu, 22 Oct
    22 Oct 2020, 14:30 – 16:30
    online event
    22 Oct 2020, 14:30 – 16:30
    online event
    How can we create enabling conditions for a new world to emerge through our networks? Among peers we will dive into our stories as leaders, practitioners, and teammates, to discuss learning practices and reflect on how we have participated in social change.
  • Opening panel: Towards a people-centered power shift
    Opening panel: Towards a people-centered power shift
    Thu, 22 Oct
    22 Oct 2020, 12:00 – 14:00
    Online event
    22 Oct 2020, 12:00 – 14:00
    Online event
    With this opening session, we’ll set the stage for the virtual forum through thought-provoking discussions on the role of civil society, in particular CSO networks and movements in challenging current development models and in shifting power dynamics, including in the sector itself.
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"These are challenging times for civil society around the globe. We need to build global networks that are capable of connecting, supporting and influencing - knowing that our real strenght lies in collective action for positive social change."

—  Sarah Strack, Forus Director

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