CISU Representation

CISU has representatives in various development fora in Denmark.

The primary objective is to ensure favorable conditions for active participation by civil society organisations in development cooperation.

CISU represents shared interests

Many of CISU's member organisations lack the resources or opportunity to be represented in various political and professional forums themselves. Consequently, CISU conducts some political and professional work on behalf of its member associations. Nonetheless, CISU also encourages member associations to advocate for their own political agendas whenever possible.

This is particularly pertinent for more specific political issues, such as trade or security policy. CISU's role is to advocate solely for issues that are broadly in the interest of its membership base. Nevertheless, CISU representatives may articulate viewpoints on behalf of specific member associations, to the extent feasible.

• Steering Group in Global Focus: Executive Director Jeff Bech
• Board for World's Best News: Communication Consultant Kim Jensen
• Grant Committee in Global Focus: Advisor Mette Kjærtinge has been appointed
• Grant Committee for the Disability Fund in Disabled People's Organisation Denmark: Advisor Søren Asboe Jørgensen has been appointed
• Steering Group in Danish Interagency Safety Network: DERF Financial Manager Bolette Kornum has been appointed
• Advisory function for Danish Refugee Council's Advisory Boards for the Diaspora Fund: Advisor Christoph Lodemann has been appointed.

The committees and working groups mentioned here are among the more enduring of their kind. Additionally, CISU has representatives in more ad hoc working groups.

International Networks

CIVICUS 

Voting Member of CIVICUS - a global alliance of civil society organisations and activists dedicated to strengthening citizen action and civil society throughout the world. 

See CISUs 'Certificate of Membership 2023-2026'

CIVICUS AGNA

Affinity Group of National Associations - brings together national associations and regional platforms from around the world to foster greater cooperation. 

CIGS

Citizen Initiatives for Global Solidarity - the European network for funders, capacity builders, national- and regional networks that support and unite citizen initiatives in global solidarity. CISU works with a joint research programme with the other members. 

RINGO

RINGO – Reimagining the Role of International Non-Governmental Organisations, where CISU are active in the Funder Action Pod. 

CONCORDE

CONCORDE Global Citizen Education Working Group. CISU are active on advocacy towards the EU to promote more peaceful, tolerant, inclusive and sustainable societies. 

EU DEAR

EU Development Education and Awareness Raising. CISU are appointed to the Multistakeholder Group.

NEAR

The NEAR network are on CISU Advisory Board for the Danish Emergency Relief Fund (DERF).