Reaching Human Rights Defenders In The Margins May Be Challenging, But It’s Worthwhile
Author: Dr. Mmeli Dube, PUG Researcher, Democracy and Human Rights Programmes Lead The African Universities Hub for Human Rights (Africa Hub), held its first Summer School for defenders of democracy and human rights in Africa from October 7 to 10, 2024 at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) in Cape Town. Participants included activists […]
Governing the Just Urban Transition: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Call
This is a call for recent doctoral graduates to apply for one Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in the NRF-funded Governing the Just Urban Transition project at the Politics and Urban Governance Research Group, UWC. The Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is for two-years starting in 2025 (R300 000 annual funding).. Requirements: How to apply: To apply for the […]
PUG Insights Newsletter | Issue 2
Welcome to our latest newsletter! Discover key updates on events, launch of the African Universities Hub for Human Rights (AUH), new projects, and team profiles. Stay informed on recent events and upcoming events!
Reflections on the 2024 Participedia Partner’s Conference and Summer School
Nnamdi Nnake Reflecting on 2024 Participedia Partners Conference and School: The Partner’s Conference held from June 6-7, and commenced with an experiential exercise on deep democracy, which gave all participants the opportunity to air their views on a variety of sociopolitical issues through multidimensional mapping.
Reflection on the “Transnational Democratic Innovations” Participedia School
Carolina Earle Reflecting on the 2024 Participedia School: And yet, in the face of this slowness and apathy, there exists – as there have always been – poignant, powerful, pulsing and world-changing spaces where ‘the conversation’ is already rooted in tomorrow's imaginaries which feel graspable, real, and so very close. As a result of more and less (in)visible labour(s), the co-hosted and co-created 2024 Participedia School on Transnational Democratic Innovations became such a space.
Transnational Democratic Innovations: A Reflection of the 2024 Participedia School in Cape Town, South Africa
Igran Abdi Ali Ibrahim Reflecting on 2024 Participedia School: The Participedia School on Transnational Democratic Innovations in Cape Town offered a rich learning experience on global deliberative processes, policymaking, and campaign design, fostering interdisciplinary and international collaboration.
Reflecting on the 2024 Participedia School on Transnational Democratic Innovations
Reflecting on the 2024 Participedia School: Charline King shares her enriching experience at the Participedia School on Transnational Democratic Innovations, highlighting the engaging sessions, collaborative spirit, and newfound knowledge on hydrogen policies and participatory democracy. A truly transformative week!
‘Researching the City’ Workshop Series
Explore the future of research with us! PUG Researchers and associates are thrilled to launch a series of workshops on participatory research methods. Our first workshop will spotlight Photovoice—a method empowering communities to tell their stories through visual imagery. Enhance your research toolkit and join the conversation on inclusive research practices. Save the date and […]