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The Napoleonic era initially attempted to establish political and legal equality

Examining where the concept of civil society comes from and how it has developed

Following World War Two, a need to quash extreme ideologies emerged

Can civil society operate independently of religious beliefs?

Exploring examples of civil society in action in a local context

Who can help when governments lose touch with communities?

Anti-Slavery International, based in London, is the oldest human rights organisation

Exploring political parties and what role they can play in civil society

The concept of civil society can reach beyond your national borders

Are there limits to what can be considered a civil society?

Examining if civil society can operate in nations recovering from trauma and conflict

Examining some of the trends that will shape civil society as it develops around the world