Global Civil Society

20 Abril 2026, 09:00 • Ana Luísa Santos de Almeida Silva

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• Definitions of global civil society and transnational civil society
• Explore the debate around global civil society
• With the Jubilee Debt Campaign as a starting point, reflect about international development cooperation, NGOs, social movements, and global civil society

Brief History of Civil Society Ideas

14 Abril 2026, 09:00 • Ana Luísa Santos de Almeida Silva

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• Provide students with an overview of Civil Society (CS) theory and ideas throughout history
• Identify key CS thinkers in different historical periods
• Reflect about the influence of different theories in current conceptions and manifestations of CS 

Introduction and a Case Study: Anti-Slavery Movement

13 Abril 2026, 09:00 • Ana Luísa Santos de Almeida Silva

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• Presentation: Lecturers and students
• Understanding the purpose, objectives, and teaching methods of CLGD
• A case study: The (British) antislavery movement