Examining the ideology behind a non-governmental society
World Service,Β·12 episodes
The Napoleonic era initially attempted to establish political and legal equality
Examining where the concept of civil society comes from and how it has developed
Following World War Two, a need to quash extreme ideologies emerged
Can civil society operate independently of religious beliefs?
Exploring examples of civil society in action in a local context
Who can help when governments lose touch with communities?
Anti-Slavery International, based in London, is the oldest human rights organisation
Exploring political parties and what role they can play in civil society
The concept of civil society can reach beyond your national borders
Are there limits to what can be considered a civil society?
Examining if civil society can operate in nations recovering from trauma and conflict
Examining some of the trends that will shape civil society as it develops around the world