Civil society
Civil society is increasingly important actor in multilateral diplomacy. Typically, it represents views and interest of general public.
Capacity Development Programme for CSOs 2025–2026 I CADE
10 Dec 25 - 31 May 26
Briefing on digital governance for Armenian CSOs
09 Apr 25 - 09 Apr 25Online
[Webinar summary] What is the role of civil society and communities towards a peaceful cyberspace?
A webinar discussed the crucial roles of civil society and the technical community in ensuring international peace and security in cyberspace. Civil society's diversity and technical community's uniqu[...]
11 Dec, 2018
Would the real diplomacy please stand up!
In a post by Shaun Riordan, the debate over various types of diplomacy is addressed. The concern raised is the potential dilution of the concept if everything is labeled as diplomacy. The discussion t[...]
30 Jun, 2017
Ensuring that civil society’s voice is heard in ICANN
A discussion in Geneva focused on ensuring civil society's voice within ICANN. Topics included defining civil society, facilitating meaningful participation, and the variable interests of stakeholders[...]
13 May, 2016

Advanced Diploma in Internet Governance
16 February 2026

Online Meetings and Conferences: How to Run Effective and Secure Events online course

Humanitarian Diplomacy online diploma course
16 February 2026

Capacity Development online course

Sustainable Development Diplomacy: On the Road to Revitalising the SDGs online course
7 September 2026
2014
The role of diplomatic missions in Open Government
The purpose of this research paper is to assess the degree to which Open Government values and principles are being implemented by the diplomatic miss... Read more
2006
Multistakeholder Diplomacy – Challenges and Opportunities
This book is a collection of papers from Diplo’s February 2005 conference in Malta and from research interns involved in our Multistakeholder Diplom... Read more
2006
UN conferences on the spot – voices from civil society
In the fourth chapter of the book, Britta Sadou, focuses on non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Sadou introduces this particular group as civil soc... Read more
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