Global Perspectives

Next Event: 05-07 November 2025 (topic tbc)

Every year, leaders of national and international civil society organisations gather at the Global Perspectives Conference with people passionate about doing social good, to exchange ideas and experiences, make connections and address the world’s most pressing challenges. 

Global Perspectives 2024 took place on 26 November with a focus on the theme of truth, trust and technology. The online format allowed us to reach a wide audience and attracted over 1000 registrations from around the world.The event not only underscored the importance of truth and trust but also provided actionable insights for CSOs to navigate today’s complex online information landscape.

Global Perspectives 2023 offered a free and online series of discussions in partnership with West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI), Civicus, CyberPeace Institute and ICVA. The conference under the title “Moments of Truth”  took place on 9 November 2023. See the highlights below:

Global Perspectives 2022 brought together over 360 people online from around the world on 30 November to participate in a range of panel sessions looking at the future of civic space and accountability, explore innovative ways through which the sector can become truly locally led and openly debate how we will be able to keep the promise of the SDGs. Watch panels here.