Civil Society and Social Movements

Organizations and networks independent from the state and market.

Civil Society

Includes NGOs, unions, faith-based groups, and community organizations.

Civil Society

Serves as the arena where citizens express interests and values.

Civil Society

Organized collective efforts for social or political change.

Social Movements

Operate outside formal institutions but can influence policy.

Social Movements

Examples include labor, environmental, and rights-based movements.

Social Movements

Roles and functions include representation and voice of marginalized sectors.

Civil Society and Social Movements

Roles and functions include watchdog and accountability mechanisms.

Civil Society and Social Movements

Roles and functions include service delivery and community empowerment.

Civil Society and Social Movements

Roles and functions include policy influence and public education.

Civil Society and Social Movements

Theory that access to resources determines success.

Resource Mobilization Theory

Theory that openness of political systems affects movements.

Political Opportunity Theory

Theory that how issues are communicated shapes participation.

Framing Theory

Tactics and strategies include petitions, protests, strikes, and community organizing.

Civil Society and Social Movements

Tactics and strategies include legal advocacy and media campaigns.

Civil Society and Social Movements

Tactics and strategies include digital activism through social media platforms.

Civil Society and Social Movements

Tactics and strategies include hybrid strategies combining online and offline actions.

Civil Society and Social Movements

Challenges and constraints include legal restrictions and government repression.

Civil Society and Social Movements

Challenges and constraints include funding and resource limitations.

Civil Society and Social Movements

Challenges and constraints include disinformation and co-optation.

Civil Society and Social Movements

Challenges and constraints include internal organizational issues.

Civil Society and Social Movements

Philippine example that restored democracy.

People Power Revolution (1986)

Philippine example that defended civil liberties.

Anti-Terrorism Act Protests (2020)

Philippine example advocating housing rights and urban poor.

Kadamay Movement

Best practices include building sustainable community organizing.

Civil Society

Best practices include diversifying resources and funding.

Civil Society

Best practices include forming coalitions and partnerships.

Civil Society

Best practices include protecting digital security and transparency.

Civil Society

Policy recommendations include safeguarding rights of association and expression.

Civil Society and Social Movements

Policy recommendations include supporting transparent and fair funding policies.

Civil Society and Social Movements

Policy recommendations include creating formal consultation channels for CSOs.

Civil Society and Social Movements

Policy recommendations include investing in capacity-building and civic education.

Civil Society and Social Movements

Vital for democracy, ensuring accountability, representation, and social change.

Civil Society and Social Movements

Protecting civic space strengthens governance and participation.

Civil Society and Social Movements