Civil Society News Network

06/08/2026

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦

Four years ago, Leen and Areem joined the activities of the Center for Freedom and Justice as young participants. Today, they stand at the forefront of the same programs as instructors, mentors and emerging community leaders.

Leen transformed her passion for Palestinian Dabke into a source of confidence, leadership and professional opportunity. Areem developed her musical abilities to become a violin instructor, helping children use music as a language of expression, peace and inner strength.

Their journey demonstrates what sustained investment in children can achieve. When young people are given access to education, creativity, mentoring and long-term institutional support, participation can develop into responsibility, leadership and service to the community.

Article by Alice Abdo, Center for Freedom and Justice.

Read the full story on Civil Society News Network:

https://civilsocietynewsnetwork.org/2026/08/06/from-participants-to-leaders-leen-areem

, , , , , , , , , , , Equal Society International Northen CCB - NCCB Alliance for Peacebuilding A.M. Qattan Foundation The Edward Said National Conservatory of Music Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera Channel - قناة الجزيرة UNESCO British Council Palestine Unicef State of Palestine

Youth Empowerment · Community Leadership From Participants to Leaders: The Journey of Leen and Areem By Alice Abdo Center for Freedom and Justice In the halls of the cen

06/08/2026

The age of artificial intelligence is changing not only how knowledge is produced, but how individuals, institutions and societies develop orientation, responsibility and continuity.

In “The Trajectory Society,” Dr. Leon Tsvasman examines the transition from information, network and platform societies toward a new civilizational model organized around trajectories.

The essay explores human autonomy, intersubjectivity, epistemic integrity and the concept of potentiality coupling — relations that strengthen distinct trajectories without absorption or dependency.

Read the article:

https://civilsocietynewsnetwork.org/2026/08/06/the-trajectory-society-intersubjectivity-becoming

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CSNN Longform The Epistemic Core Original Essay The Trajectory Society From Competing Orientations to the Intersubjectivity of Becoming Dr. Leon Tsvasman 29 July 2026 Public essay republished by CSNN The infor

06/08/2026

𝐈𝐒𝐅𝐎𝐀 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐏𝐀 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

I.S.F.O.A. Hochschule für Sozialwissenschaften und Management and the Institut Supérieur d’Informatique, Programmation et Analyse — ISIPA — have established a new framework for academic, scientific and institutional cooperation between Europe and Africa.

Signed in Kinshasa by Professor Vincenzo Mallamaci, Vice-Rector Vicar of ISFOA, and Martin Ekanda Odimba, President and Director General of ISIPA, the agreement opens new possibilities for joint educational programmes, research initiatives, academic exchange, digitalisation and international cooperation.

The partnership brings together ISFOA’s experience in distance education, social sciences, management and entrepreneurship with ISIPA’s expertise in computer science, programming, telecommunications, Big Data and Data Science.

This cooperation represents an important step towards strengthening international higher education, developing digital competencies and creating new opportunities for students, lecturers and researchers.

The full CSNN article is available in English, Italian and Polish:

https://civilsocietynewsnetwork.org/2026/08/06/isfoa-isipa-strategic-academic-partnership

, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Università Isfoa Equal Society International Coordination Estudiantine ISIPA Ministère de l'ESU UNESCO Coopération Suisse en RDC Union européenne en République démocratique du Congo African Union Pan African University - African Union Commission

Select language English Italiano Polski CSNN · Education and International Cooperation ISFOA and ISIPA Sign a Strategic Academic Cooperation Agreement

05/08/2026

05/08/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗦𝗡𝗡 | 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗔

Civil Society News Network presents an exclusive interview with the Hon’ble N. Rangasamy, Chief Minister of Puducherry, conducted by Nandini Dash, Journalist & Contributor for CSNN – India Desk.

The conversation provides a direct perspective on Puducherry’s development priorities, infrastructure projects, tourism sector, cooperation with India’s Central Government and international connections.

The interview also examines Puducherry’s historic relationship with France, the spiritual legacy of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother, and the importance of tolerance, inclusion and responsible public administration.

Puducherry occupies a distinctive place at the intersection of Indian tradition, French historical influence, international tourism and spiritual heritage. This publication brings its regional experience and future ambitions to a wider international audience.

The interview represents another important step in the continued development of CSNN India Desk and our commitment to public-interest journalism that connects local realities, public leadership and international dialogue.

We congratulate Nandini Dash on conducting this important interview and thank the Government of Puducherry and everyone who supported its preparation, including those who assisted with communication between Tamil and English.

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪

https://civilsocietynewsnetwork.org/2026/08/05/puducherry-chief-minister-rangasamy-interview

𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝗗𝗮𝘀𝗵
Journalist & Contributor for CSNN – India Desk

𝗖𝗦𝗡𝗡 — 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸
International Media, Information and Analytical Network

UT of Puducherry Consulat général de France à Pondichéry et Chennai French Embassy in India / Ambassade de France en Inde Incredible India

CSNN India DeskPuducherry · Interview Dossier English हिन्दी Governance · Tourism · France · Spirituality शासन · पर्यटन · फ्रांस · आध्यात्मिकता A Profuse Interview with the Chief Minister of Puducherry पुदु

04/08/2026

🇪🇸 CSNN SPAIN | STRATEGIC COMMENTARY

MORE THAN A TROPHY

What can a World Cup victory mean beyond the final whistle?

In his latest analysis for Civil Society News Network, **Jorge Garcia Felipe — Director, CSNN Spain** — examines how sporting success can influence society, national identity and civic confidence.

Football possesses a rare ability to create a shared public experience across generations, regions and social backgrounds—even among people divided by political, economic or cultural differences.

The commentary explores:

▪ the power of collective achievement;
▪ long-term investment in people and future generations;
▪ the role of local clubs, academies, volunteers and communities;
▪ Spain’s international image and soft power;
▪ the limits of sporting success in addressing structural challenges.

“Celebration can unite citizens for a day. Building stronger communities requires sustained commitment over time.”

A championship may be decided on the pitch, but its wider meaning is shaped throughout society. It can become a civic moment—a reminder of what unity, shared effort and community participation can make possible.

Read the complete strategic commentary in English or Spanish:

https://civilsocietynewsnetwork.org/2026/07/24/more-than-a-trophy-spain-world-cup-society-identity

Published: 24 July 2026
Author: Jorge Garcia Felipe
Director, CSNN Spain

Real Federación Española de Fútbol Selección Española de Fútbol (SeFutbol) FIFA World Cup Consejo Superior de Deportes LaLiga

CSNN Civil Society News Network CSNN Spain · Civic Analysis Public-Interest Essay · Sport & Society More Than a Trophy: What Spain’s World Cup Victory Could Mean for Society, Identity, and Civic Confidence A World C

04/08/2026

𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

Civil Society News Network presents the opening publication in its new editorial series, the 𝐂𝐒𝐍𝐍 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬:

“From Waste to Regeneration: Restoring Natural Resource Cycles”

𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬

H.E. Biserka Rothschild
Director, CSNN Germany

Mrs. Jolanta Rulewicz
Journalist & International Affairs Correspondent, CSNN Headquarters

The authors’ joint analysis advances a fundamental proposition: resource security cannot be built on a linear system that continuously extracts, consumes and discards what living ecosystems need in order to regenerate.

The article connects soil fertility, nutrient recovery, water resource protection, food production, biomass and responsible waste management within one integrated cycle:

Living soil. Food and biomass. Human use. Safe recovery. Nutrients returned to the earth.

“A resource cannot remain renewable if the system continually removes what enables it to renew.”

The publication extends beyond the traditional environmental debate. It addresses strategic issues concerning public health, economic resilience, food security and the responsible management of the resources upon which every society depends.

One of the most important directions presented in the article is the creation of locally adapted demonstration communities capable of transforming regenerative ideas into concrete and measurable results.

Such initiatives can unite civil society, the scientific community, responsible businesses, public institutions and the media around solutions that are environmentally, socially and economically sound.

CSNN invites organisations, companies, researchers and public institutions interested in developing practical demonstration projects to enter into dialogue and cooperation.

Read the full article:

https://civilsocietynewsnetwork.org/2026/08/04/from-waste-to-regeneration-natural-resource-cycles

Frank Rothschild Naty Mic The Global Soil Partnership Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) UN Environment Programme United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification UN-Water Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA) Alliance for Peacebuilding

CSNN Civil Society News Network Special Editorial Series Redaktionelle Sonderserie Specjalna seria redakcyjna Serie editoriale speciale سلسلة تحريرية خاصة סדרת מערכת מיוחדת Специальная редакционная сери

03/08/2026

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐊𝐀𝐍𝐒 — 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐔𝐍 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐕𝐀 𝐓𝐎 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄

The Western Balkans should no longer be viewed exclusively through inherited narratives of conflict, crisis and transition. The region possesses the human capital, cultural strength and strategic potential to become an important contributor to Europe’s stability, innovation and shared future.

I am pleased to present a significant strategic commentary by 𝐌𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐣𝐜̌𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐜́, Director of CSNN Serbia and CSNN Representative in Serbia for Media Education, Digital Literacy and Civil Society Cooperation.

His article, “A Movement with Regional Reach and Global Impact,” outlines an ambitious path connecting UN Geneva, Belgrade, the Western Balkans and the wider European community.

It is a vision founded on regional cooperation, peace literacy, responsible digital transformation, education, ethical artificial intelligence, reconciliation and stronger engagement between civil society and public institutions.

For CSNN, journalism is not merely an instrument for reporting developments. It is also a form of public responsibility: capable of changing perceptions, strengthening dialogue and presenting regions through their solutions, aspirations and contributions—not only through the challenges they face.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞’𝐬 𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐢𝐭.

My sincere congratulations to Miomir Rajčević for this thoughtful, forward-looking contribution and for his commitment to developing CSNN Serbia as a platform for responsible journalism, international dialogue and regional cooperation.

Read the full bilingual publication in English and Serbian:

https://civilsocietynewsnetwork.org/2026/08/03/western-balkans-future-un-geneva-belgrade

Media Education Centre EU u SrbijiRegional Cooperation Council - RCC Regional Youth Cooperation Office - RYCO Western Balkans Fund WeBalkans OSCE Mission to Serbia United Nations - Serbia International Cities of Peace UN Geneva

CSNN SERBIA | STRATEGIC COMMENTARY ENGLISH SRPSKI From UN Geneva to Belgrade Od UN Ženeve do Beograda A Movement with Regional Reach and Global Impact Pokret sa regionalnim dometom i globalnim uticajem