About Us

The Civil Society Forum is a network of non-governmental organisations working across Wider Europe. Our vision is to build a civil society beyond borders across the entire continent

pluralistic democracy, rule of law, human rights, social and climate justice

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OUR MISSION 


IS TO BUILD BRIDGES
BETWEEN CIVIL SOCIETIES

IS TO BUILD BRIDGES BETWEEN CIVIL SOCIETIES

Forum

Structure

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Member organisations

We are a network of 155 civil society organisations from 21 countries, working in the fields of human rights, environmental protection, historical memory, the prevention of torture, gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights, among many others.

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The Secretariat

Based in Berlin, the Secretariat ensures that CSF’s mission translates into action. Our team manages programmes, advocacy, solidarity initiatives, communications and finance.

            The Civil Society Forum is a network of non-governmental organisations working across Wider Europe. At the core of our work are three key pillars: our members, working together to protect democracy and human rights across Wider Europe; our Board, providing strategic direction; and our Secretariat in Berlin, driving day-to-day operations.

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The Board

Elected by our members, the Board ensures strategic direction and decision-making. The Board comprises up to 14 individuals, representing our member organisations.

Forum

Structure

              The Civil Society Forum is a network of non-governmental organisations working across Wider Europe. At the core of our work are three key pillars: our Secretariat in Berlin, driving day-to-day operations; our Board, providing strategic direction; and our members, working together to protect democracy and human rights across Wider Europe.

[01]

Member organisations

We are a network of 155 civil society organisations from 21 countries, working in the fields of human rights, environmental protection, historical memory, the prevention of torture, gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights, among many others.

[02]

The Board

Elected by our members, the Board ensures strategic direction and decision-making. The Board comprises up to 14 individuals, representing our member organisations.

[03]

The Secretariat

Based in Berlin, the Secretariat ensures that CSF’s mission translates into action. Our team manages programmes, advocacy, solidarity initiatives, communications and finance.

Our programmes

bringing together changemakers from across Wider Europe to strengthen civil society, defend human rights and drive real change

          At the Civil Society Forum, we create opportunities for people to connect, exchange and take action. Our programmes are focused on a wide variety of topics including historical memory, fostering collaboration among young changemakers and creating dynamic spaces for dialogue and cross-sector partnerships.

Want to become a member of the Civil Society Forum?

Just drop us a message stating the organisation you represent and a brief description of your motivation. We’ll follow up with the application form and other details and gladly answer any questions you may have.