2024 World Social Forum - Radical Democracy And Autonomy (Session 1)

‘Radical Democracy and Autonomy: Current Practice and Future Visions’ gathering, co-organized by the Global Tapestry of Alternatives, REDWeb, Academy of Democratic Modernity, Jineoloji Academy, and Global Sustainability University, among others!
Our first session was on presenting existing practices of radical democracy and following up, our second session was on principles of radical democracy emerging from ground experiences, along with exploring what can be done to spread, deepen, and strengthen radical democracy.
A detailed agenda of the first session is as below:
1. Introduction to session including the importance of the topic in light of growing authoritarianism /
decline of democracy
2. Introductions of organizers/speakers and participants (depending on the number)
3. Presentations on existing practices of radical democracy
* Kurdish movement (North Kurdistan; Rojava): theory and practice
* Adivasi movements in India
* Other movements around the world