On the occasion of the International Day of Democracy, the High School of Public Governance together with the Centre for Adaptation of the Civil Service to the Standards of the European Union and the Hans Seidel Foundation in Ukraine invite you to the Democracy Week.

From 16 to 20 September, we offer a comprehensive programme of events aimed at deepening the understanding of democratic values and their practical application in everyday work.

For whom?

• Civil servants
• Local government officials
• Students of higher education institutions majoring in Public Management and Administration;
• Postgraduate students, doctoral students in the field of Public Management and Administration.

What?

• Trainings.
• Workshops.
• Book club.
• Presentations.

Why?

• Understanding the essence of democracy and its values.
• Increasing readiness to use democratic tools in professional activities.
• Development of leadership potential and teamwork.
• Formation of a positive image of the public service institution.

How?

• To develop an understanding of the key aspects of the development of democratic values in wartime.
• Deepen awareness of human rights in a democratic society.
• To get hands-on experience with the possibilities of civic education for the development of democratic interaction and competences for a culture of democracy.
• To develop skills necessary for the formation of a culture of non-discrimination and zero tolerance.
• Motivate to use digital democracy tools in professional activities.

Form of the event: online

Topics to be discussed:

• The role of civil society in strengthening democracy.
• Countering disinformation and manipulation.
• Ensuring equal rights for all.
• The importance of mentoring and leadership in public service
• Innovative approaches to citizen participation in decision-making.
• EU-Ukraine relations: current state and prospects for development

16.09 Cybersecurity 0, 33 ECTS
16.09 European model of civic (political) education 0.5 ECTS
17.09 Human rights in the EU 0.5 ECTS
Book club
18.09 Youth policy based on participatory approaches 1 ECTS
Mentoring for leaders 0.33 ECTS
19.09 Cybersecurity 0.33 ECTS
20.09 EU-Ukraine relations 0.5 ECTS