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Citizen Network @citizennetwork.bsky.social · 6d

📣 On 7th October, at the Slovakian Independent Living Conference in Bratislava, we launched our Citizenship Manifesto. This sets out our fundamental beliefs and offers a hopeful vision of the future we need to create together.

👁️ Take a look: https://ow.ly/vnk450Xcp6M

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Citizen Network @citizennetwork.bsky.social · 11d

ICYMI 📣 Democracy SOS by Dr. Henry Tam brings together the key actions that those in government can take to help save democracy from disengagement, misunderstanding and subversion.
Free to read at 👁️ https://ow.ly/MTIF50WWHNx

#StrengthenDemocracy #PublicParticipation #ActionForDemocracy

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Citizen Network @citizennetwork.bsky.social · 12d

🔆 Neighbourhoods were vital to democracy at its start and neighbourhoods need to be at the heart of democracy now

🔗 Keep connected with our work, share yours + join in https://ow.ly/yCVI50XaEuv

#NeighbourhoodDemocracy #CommunityBuilding #NeighbourhoodPower #StrongerCommunities #NeighbourhoodCare

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Citizen Network @citizennetwork.bsky.social · 13d

❗Democracy does not always function as well as it should
👁️ But we know improvements in democratic infrastructure + engagement can help citizens to influence & inform wider decisions that affect us all 🔎 https://ow.ly/hUmO50XaEVl

#CitizenDemocracy #DemocraticEngagement #CivicParticipation

Illustrations and summaries of articles on community participation, democracy, diversity, power dynamics, and consensus-building in governance.

Citizen Network @citizennetwork.bsky.social · 17d

🌸 "True partnership is the key to transforming our communities and tackling problems like mental illness and social isolation"

👁️ Read how the People Focused Group (PFG) are helping young people in Doncaster https://ow.ly/lh0q50WXZVk

#MentalHealthMatters #YouthWellbeing #CommunityPartnership

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Citizen Network @citizennetwork.bsky.social · 19d

🌱 In September we organised an event in Parliament to talk about the values that underpin our work, the exciting work being done by our members and our plans to spread these ideas by creating neighbourhoods of care
👁️ https://ow.ly/80Az50X8lAh
💗 thanks to everyone who joined us... onwards we go!

Group of Citizen Network members, partners and friends outside a Parliament building on a cloudy day.

Multiple photos of Citizen Network members, friends and partners in a room in the Houses of Parliament with ornate wallpaper and wooden paneling.

Citizen Network @citizennetwork.bsky.social · 25d

🤔 Want to know more about Citizen Network? That's easy!
Take a look at our NEW easy-to-read guides in English and Español
🔎 Read & download the free guides now: https://ow.ly/cVPb50VV9br

#EverydayCitizenship #LecturaFácil #EasyRead #AccessibleGuides #InclusionMatters #CommunityResources

Citizen Network @citizennetwork.bsky.social · 25d

🤔 Want to know more about Citizen Network? That's easy!
Take a look at our NEW easy-to-read guides in English and Español
🔎 Read & download the free guides now: https://ow.ly/cVPb50VV9br

#EverydayCitizenship #LecturaFácil #EasyRead #AccessibleGuides #InclusionMatters #CommunityResources

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Citizen Network @citizennetwork.bsky.social · 26d

🌸 Join our global network of citizens working to create a world where everyone matters

✔️ It's easy + free, sign up now: https://citizen-network.org/join

🌐 We have over 340 group members from around the world https://citizen-network.org/map
#EverydayCitizenship #CommunityBuilding

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Information about us and our purpose. This information is also shared on our website.

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Citizen Network @citizennetwork.bsky.social · 27d

📣 New publication —Democracy SOS — brings together the key actions that those in government can take to help save democracy from disengagement, misunderstanding, subversion + other notable flaws
👁️ https://ow.ly/MTIF50WWHNx

#StrengthenDemocracy #PublicParticipation #ActionForDemocracy

Citizen Network @citizennetwork.bsky.social · 27d

❓How does the state rebuild trust with our communities
Read Cormac Russell's 12 recommendations in his new article for our Citizen Democracy series, share your thoughts 🔎 https://ow.ly/juCm50X3lyk

#CitizenDemocracy #CitizenEngagement #DemocracyInAction #CivicParticipation #ParticipatoryDemocracy

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Citizen Network @citizennetwork.bsky.social · 27d

📣 Take a look at what's NEW in our Library. We have over 1690 resources on our website, and they're all free — don't miss out, dive in now 👁️ https://ow.ly/f9z250WxVkp

#EverydayCitizenship #Inclusion #CitizenDemocracy #NeighbourhoodCare #SocialJustice #Sustainability #CivicEngagement

Multiple colourful images of the resources in the Citizen Network online library.

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Citizen Network @citizennetwork.bsky.social · 28d

❓What principles should underpin our benefit system
❓What kind of benefit system do disabled people want to see
❓Could Basic Income Plus be the starting point for meaningful reform
🔗 Read our NEW research: https://ow.ly/Ov1k50WXYv1

#BasicIncome #SocialJustice #BenefitSystem #UBI #DisabilityRights

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Citizen Network @citizennetwork.bsky.social · 28d

🤔 Do you want to know more about Citizen Network?
Take a look at our NEW easy-to-read guides in English and Español 🔎 Read & download the free guides now: https://ow.ly/cVPb50VV9br

#EverydayCitizenship #LecturaFácil #EasyRead #AccessibleGuides #InclusionMatters #CommunityResources

Citizen Network @citizennetwork.bsky.social · 28d

📣 Take a look at what's NEW in our Library. We have over 1690 resources on our website, and they're all free — don't miss out, dive in now 👁️ https://ow.ly/f9z250WxVkp

#EverydayCitizenship #Inclusion #CitizenDemocracy #NeighbourhoodCare #SocialJustice #Sustainability #CivicEngagement

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Citizen Network @citizennetwork.bsky.social · Sep 25

📣 NEWS: Citizen Network and People Focused Group publish ‘Neighbourhoods of Care’, a strategy setting out how to radically reorganise our systems of health & social care in order to advance citizenship for all & create truly inclusive flourishing neighbourhoods.
Share your thoughts buff.ly/4MOzO8q

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Citizen Network @citizennetwork.bsky.social · Sep 15

❗Saving democracy an 8 Point Action Plan
📣 New publication —Democracy SOS — brings together the key actions that those in government can take to help save democracy from disengagement, misunderstanding, subversion, and other notable flaws
👁️ Read it now: buff.ly/rajX7HL

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Citizen Network @citizennetwork.bsky.social · Sep 15

❗8 Point Action Plan for government bodies to implement 📣 new report Democracy SOS, brings together the key actions that those in government can take to help save democracy from disengagement, misunderstanding, subversion, and other notable flaws
👁️ Read it now: buff.ly/rajX7HL

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Citizen Network @citizennetwork.bsky.social · Aug 4

⏰ Join LivesthroughFriends CIC and the Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN) at this year's Summer Institute on 23rd - 24th September at The Butterfly Garden in Cheltenham — find out more & register now: buff.ly/sfo6uuK

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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 26

Today @ubilabmanchester.bsky.social continued the UBI Roadshow in Manchester, talking to people about Basic Income with a focus on how it could support a Just Transition.

They brought their Monopoly-like Towards A UBI Society game, which gets a lot of love!

@ubilabmanchester.bsky.social

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Simon Duffy @simonduffy.bsky.social · Aug 14

Our latest #ubi research.

What if we asked people - not what do you think of basic income - but what would a good benefit system look like?

No spoilers. @citizennetwork.bsky.social @scottsantens.com @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social @basicincomeearth.bsky.social

citizen-network.org/library/bett...

Citizen Network: Better Benefits

Innovative research shows strong support for Basic Income Plus as a model to reform income security.

citizen-network.org

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Citizen Network @citizennetwork.bsky.social · Aug 5

Everyday Citizenship—available to buy everywhere now! buff.ly/tqzVjfa
💗The book helps you ask the right questions so you can find the answers that are right for your life. It shows you the path to finding meaning, making a home, managing your money & filling your life with love, support & freedom

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Citizen Network @citizennetwork.bsky.social · Aug 4

💖 We're chuffed to be sharing over 1680 resources in our online Library, and they are all free 💻 Don't miss out, take a look at them now & share with your friends
👁️ buff.ly/G1btQZ8
#EverydayCitizenship #Inclusion #CitizenDemocracy #Education #Nature #Economics #SocialJustice #NeighbourhoodCare

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Citizen Network @citizennetwork.bsky.social · Aug 4

⏰ Join LivesthroughFriends CIC and the Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN) at this year's Summer Institute on 23rd - 24th September at The Butterfly Garden in Cheltenham — find out more & register now: buff.ly/sfo6uuK

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Citizen Network @citizennetwork.bsky.social · Aug 4

The People Focused Group's (PFG) ▪️Hearing Voices Group▪️meets every Wednesday — find out more & come along, everyone's welcome!

👉 buff.ly/GFKlRUR

#PeerSupport #NeighbourhoodCare #Doncaster

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