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Save the Date Events that Citizen Network and our members have planned for 2024.

1st - 3rd November: Fearless Cities Summit Join us in Sheffield to reimagine care, power, justice and sustainability for all our neighbourhoods.

16 October: SDS Global Network Meet Up Join people from around the world to discuss self-directed approaches to support.

Citizen Network Meet Up Let's connect, get to know each other and work together to create a world where everyone matters.

Strategies for Neighbourhoods of Care A series of seminars hosted by Plena inclusión and Citizen Network in September, October and November.

We Discover: Water A free webinar to explore how citizens are taking action to improve, restore and sustain our water.

Spanish Deinstitutionalisation Programme Launched Spanish Deinstitutionalisation Programme Launched

10 July: SDS Global Network Meet Up Join people from around the world to discuss self-directed approaches to support.

Did PIP News Breach Purdah Rules? Letter to send to UK Cabinet Secretary about possible breach of purdah rules by PIP announcement.

3 - 4 May: Frontline Plogging 2024 Collect waste whilst you exercise - join in the fun and contribute to looking after our planet.

Democracy Network UK Citizen Network has been elected to the Democracy Network Steering Group.

Global Commitment to Plastic Reduction Truth About Plastic publish an open letter calling for an end to plastic production - sign it too.

Launching a Global Newspaper A global newspaper connecting people around the world on topics that are essential to community development.

Yorkshire Citizens Demand Real Devolution The Yorkshire Declaration was signed by 100 citizens of Yorkshire and read out loud in York on 1st April 2024.

16 April - 25 May 2024: Festival of Debate The programme of events for this year's Festival is live, book your tickets now and join the conversation.

15 - 17 April: Global AIREA 2024 A retreat to connect people working on inclusion and equal citizenship from around the world.

22 February: Grassroots policies for Farming, Food and Wildlife Part 7 in this series on policies for farming, food and wildlife will focus on the commons and wildlife.

Out Now: Everyday Citizenship The new book by Wendy Perez and Simon Duffy shares how everyone can be a full citizen.

A Partnership for Inclusion Citizen Network and Plena inclusión agree to work together to create communities that welcome everybody.

25 January: Grassroots Policies for Farming, Food and Wildlife Part 6 in this webinar series on policies for farming, food and wildlife will focus on sustainability.

Everyday Citizenship Book Tour Come along, meet the authors, discover the new book and learn about the keys to citizenship.

NDIS Review Publish Final Report NDIS Review has published its final report calling for widespread and profound reforms to the current system.

Mapping Sheffield's Neighbourhoods Let's grow citizen power - help us name and map the neighbourhoods of Sheffield.

Shape Sheffield's City Goals People are coming together to shape Sheffield City Goals - What is your vision for the city?

Everyday Citizenship: Pre-orders open The new and accessible follow up to the ‘Keys to Citizenship’, will be published on 9th January 2024.

Festival of Debate Submissions Open 2024's Festival of Debate will take place between 16th April - 25th May.

19 November: Energy Independence for Community Empowerment Exploring the collaborative practice of doing energy, community and economy for the good of all in Sheffield.

19 October: Grassroots Policies for Farming, Food and Wildlife Part 5 in this webinar series on policies for farming, food and wildlife will focus on healthy food.

UNIC Final Conference The UNIC Conference set out a vision for transforming support and funding for long-term care and support.

Global Standards for Self-Directed Support We've published the global standards on self-directed support along with an easy read version.

Redesigning the NDIS The NDIS needs radical transformation into a sustainable and regenerative system of support.

20 September: Mapping for Citizen Action Join us online to explore the power of maps and the capacity they give citizens to take action.

23 - 26 August: 2023 BIEN Congress The largest annual event around the world for basic income advocates and those interested in basic income.

6 July: Grassroots Policies for Farming, Food and Wildlife Part 4 in this webinar series on policies for farming, food and wildlife will focus on food security.

Would You Like To Work With Me? Wendy Perez is looking for help, you or your organisation might be the key.

Red Press to Publish New Version of Keys The new and accessible version of the Keys to Citizenship will be published soon.

25 May: Grassroots Policies for Farming, Food and Wildlife Part 3 of our webinar series will focus on re-wilding land and water.

18 May: It's Our Community Join us in Sheffield for a conference about care and support within vibrant neighbourhoods.

Doctors Explain the Cause of the NHS Crisis Three senior doctors explain why the NHS is in crisis and what we need to do to undo the damage done.

Submission to National Policy Forum Priorities for constitutional reform co-signed with members of the Democracy Network.

20 April: Grassroots Policies for Farming, Food and Wildlife The second in a series of events to develop a people's manifesto to increase sustainability and justice.

9 May: Real Economics Beats Neoliberalism It's time to think differently about economics and Sheffield has a good heritage to build on.

Shaping Sheffield City Goals Help to shape the future of Sheffield, take part in the survey now.

12 April - 26 May 2023: Festival of Debate The programme of events is now live; come along to the biggest independent political festival in the UK.

Senior Campaign Manager World Basic Income are recruiting.

Mi Casa and Citizen Network Citizen Network & Plena Inclusión are working together to advance deinstitutionalisation & citizenship…

Network Coordinator An opportunity to join Opus Independents and help Citizen Network develop two key networks.

UN Calls for Transformation of Services UN Special Rapporteur calls for a transformation of disability support services in order to protect human rights.

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