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Book reports on a collective experience of a citizens’ assembly on gene editing in Brazil

Book reports on a collective experience of a citizens’ assembly on gene editing in Brazil

The Citizens’ Assembly resulted in regulatory proposals, demonstrating the potential of knowledge co-production

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Seminar at Unicamp discusses extension practices and connections with social movements

Seminar at Unicamp discusses extension practices and connections with social movements

The meeting on May 7 and 8 takes place amid the implementation of the curricularization of extension

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ABCP activity discusses experiences with shared courses in graduate programs

ABCP activity discusses experiences with shared courses in graduate programs

The event will take place this Friday, March 13, at 6:00 PM, on ABCP’s YouTube channel.

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Nepac researcher proposes actions to ensure that democracy goes beyond voting

Nepac researcher proposes actions to ensure that democracy goes beyond voting

In an article published in the journal Reconexão Periferias, Wagner Romão argues for voter participation in political observatories.

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Book analyzes how the far right transformed public policies in Brazil

Book analyzes how the far right transformed public policies in Brazil

“Gender, Racial Equality and LGBTQIA+ Rights in Far-Right Conservatism: Dismantling, Protest, and Repression” is the result of four years of work.

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Researcher from Resocie proposes the concept of sociopartisan activism

Researcher from Resocie proposes the concept of sociopartisan activism

Text by Debora Rezende de Almeida, from Resocie/UnB, innovates by going beyond the view that rigidly separates “movements” and “parties” as distinct spheres.

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What’s new at INCT Participa in 2026

What’s new at INCT Participa in 2026

One of the most anticipated is the debate series focused on the elections at the end of the year.

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Project by LAPID/UFAL aims to connect social participation to healthy eating policies in local territories

Project by LAPID/UFAL aims to connect social participation to healthy eating policies in local territories

The project “Agreste Alagoano in Movement: Strengthening Networks of Participation and Healthy Food Policies” will run for two years.

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Collaborative course offered to graduate programs was an innovation and a challenge for INCT Participa in 2025

Collaborative course offered to graduate programs was an innovation and a challenge for INCT Participa in 2025

Around 60 students were enrolled in the eight sessions, whose focus was the theme of participation.

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Research by INCT Participa highlights the challenge of rebuilding Participatory Institutions

Research by INCT Participa highlights the challenge of rebuilding Participatory Institutions

The 1st Integration Workshop of the research “Social Participation in the Lula Government” discussed the project’s results

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6 reasons to read an article on deinstitutionalization in the Bolsonaro government

6 reasons to read an article on deinstitutionalization in the Bolsonaro government

Article published in 2024 in the journal DADOS is available in the INCT Participa Digital Library

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“The COP that overflowed”: civil society participation and political confrontation stand out at COP30“The COP that overflowed”: civil society participation and political confrontation stand out at COP30

“The COP that overflowed”: civil society participation and political confrontation stand out at COP30

Researchers affiliated with INCT Participa take stock of the first UN climate conference held in the Amazon

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Training program created collectives that developed action plans for national councils

Training program created collectives that developed action plans for national councils

The “Training of Trainers Course for the Strengthening of Collegiate Bodies and Councils” came to an end on Wednesday, November 26.

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Doctoral thesis on religious associativism by INCT Participa postdoctoral researcher wins FIBE Award

Doctoral thesis on religious associativism by INCT Participa postdoctoral researcher wins FIBE Award

In the field of Social Sciences, the first-place winner among the authors of doctoral theses was Luana do Rocio Taborda, a postdoctoral researcher at INCT Participa.

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For a decade, social movements have been fighting for justice in the Rio Doce tragedy, recalls Euzeneia Carlos

For a decade, social movements have been fighting for justice in the Rio Doce tragedy, recalls Euzeneia Carlos

This November marked ten years since the collapse of the Fundão Dam in Mariana, Minas Gerais.

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TEMAS launches GovernaClima, a public database on climate governance in BrazilTEMAS launches GovernaClima, a public database on climate governance in Brazil

TEMAS launches GovernaClima, a public database on climate governance in Brazil

The tool was created to analyze, systematize, and more clearly visualize climate policies in the country.

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Anpocs showed that the field of participation studies continues to broaden its scopeAnpocs showed that the field of participation studies continues to broaden its scope

Anpocs showed that the field of participation studies continues to broaden its scope

INCT Participa was present in several panels and with a number of researchers.

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Book highlighting the importance of social movements in public policy is launched at Cebrap

Book highlighting the importance of social movements in public policy is launched at Cebrap

Consequences of Social Movements in Public Policies in Brazil” is organized by researchers from INCT Participa.

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With a cleaner visual identity on social media, INCT Participa aims to expand scientific outreach

With a cleaner visual identity on social media, INCT Participa aims to expand scientific outreach

INCT Participa launched a new visual identity on its social media channels this October.

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'Mentorship has helped me engage with international literature', says doctoral student

'Mentorship has helped me engage with international literature', says doctoral student

Alina Ribeiro, from INCT Participa, gives a testimonial about her experience in the International Mentorship Program.

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Digital participation and popular education are themes of a training program

Digital participation and popular education are themes of a training program

The third and fourth sessions of the “Training of Trainers Course for Strengthening Collegiate Bodies and Councils” took place on October 1 and 15 in Brasília.

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Brazil seemed to be experiencing steady democratic progress, says Rebecca Abers

Brazil seemed to be experiencing steady democratic progress, says Rebecca Abers

The researcher received the Anpocs Award for Academic Excellence Gildo Marçal Brandão in Political Science this Wednesday, October 22

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Democratic governance cannot be achieved in isolation, says author

Democratic governance cannot be achieved in isolation, says author

The book “Democratic Governance in Social Movement Organizations”, by Leonardo Leal, presents a comparative analysis between community banks in Brazil and ethical banks in Spain.

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Article on deinstitutionalization under the Bolsonaro government wins award from DADOS

Article on deinstitutionalization under the Bolsonaro government wins award from DADOS

Article by researchers from INCT Participa presents original, comprehensive, and in-depth findings on national councils under the Bolsonaro administration

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There is no crisis of trust in science, argues José Szwako

There is no crisis of trust in science, argues José Szwako

The book “Denialisms & the Far Right” examines how reactionary discourses unite against science, democracy, and rights.

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The “Stories of Activism” series, by GPACE, brings together testimonies from activists from Rio Grande do Sul

The “Stories of Activism” series, by GPACE, brings together testimonies from activists from Rio Grande do Sul

The first season is dedicated to feminist and women’s activism. Episodes will be released every Friday until the end of the year.

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The effectiveness of collegial bodies is linked to the balanced distribution of power among their members

The effectiveness of collegial bodies is linked to the balanced distribution of power among their members

The second session of the “Training Course for Trainers on Strengthening Collegial Bodies and Councils” addressed topics such as the composition and representativeness of national collegial bodies and councils.

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Seminar on disinformation and territory brought together academia and peripheral Seminar on disinformation and territory brought together academia and peripheral

Seminar on disinformation and territory brought together academia and peripheral

The organizers sought to hold an event that would bring together “grassroots intellectuals who are building forms of resistance against disinformation”

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INCT Participa launches “Memories of Participation”, featuring stories from key figures in the fieldINCT Participa launches “Memories of Participation”, featuring stories from key figures in the field

INCT Participa launches “Memories of Participation”, featuring stories from key figures in the field

By highlighting the voices of those working in the field, the series offers unique material for the training of new generations of social scientists

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INCT Participa is part of the Training Program for the Strengthening of Collegiate Bodies and Councils

INCT Participa is part of the Training Program for the Strengthening of Collegiate Bodies and Councils

Researchers Monika Dowbor and Lizandra Serafim are part of the pedagogical committee responsible for the conception and design of the program.

 

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It is necessary to understand the reconfigurations taking place in the religious field, says a researcher from INCT Participa.

It is necessary to understand the reconfigurations taking place in the religious field, says a researcher from INCT Participa.

Luana do Rocio Taborda, a CAPES postdoctoral researcher at INCT Participa, had her doctoral dissertation nominated in a competition. Read the interview where.

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‘Climate Detective’ aims to turn students into agents of change against the climate crisis

‘Climate Detective’ aims to turn students into agents of change against the climate crisis

Meet "The Climate Detective: A Guide for Elementary and High School Teachers", one of the projects that received an Honorable Mention at the 6th International PDPP Meeting

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OPar Launches Radar Participa, highlighting innovative experiences around the world

OPar Launches Radar Participa, highlighting innovative experiences around the world

Radar Participa is an initiative by OPar aimed at identifying, selecting, and sharing information and lessons learned from innovative participation experiences around the world

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Diagnóstico do Mercado Cultural de Jacareí aims to understand artists for better decision-making

Diagnóstico do Mercado Cultural de Jacareí aims to understand artists for better decision-making

The project is one of the initiatives that received an Honorable Mention at the 6th International PDPP Meeting, held in May in Brasília

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Meet the winning initiative of the Extension Recognition Award at the 6th PDPPMeet the winning initiative of the Extension Recognition Award at the 6th PDPP

Meet the winning initiative of the Extension Recognition Award at the 6th PDPP

The Participatory Disinformation Observatory was the big winner of the Extension Recognition Award at the 6th International PDPP Meeting

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PDPP becomes a landmark event on participation and social movementsPDPP becomes a landmark event on participation and social movements

PDPP becomes a landmark event on participation and social movements

The 6th International Meeting on Participation, Democracy and Public Policies (PDPP) took place at the University of Brasília (UnB), in Brasília, from 6 to 9 May. The event was organised by UnB’s Institute of Political Science (IPOL). It gathered 548 paying participants and featured 12 thematic seminars, nine round tables, eight book launches and three short courses. Nearly 60% of attendees were women.

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INCT Participa launches the Participa Observatory (OPar) and releases its first databaseINCT Participa launches the Participa Observatory (OPar) and releases its first database

INCT Participa launches the Participa Observatory (OPar) and releases its first database

INCT Participa marks its first year of existence by launching the Participa Observatory, or OPar – a collective effort to systematise and make data on social participation available at both national and international levels.

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Extensionist Recognition Award - VI PDPP (2025)

Extensionist Recognition Award - VI PDPP (2025)

The Scientific Committee of the VI International Meeting on Participation, Democracy and Public Policies (VI PDPP), together with INCT Participa, hereby publishes the Call for Proposals for the Extensionist Recognition Award.

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Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!

The INCT Participa wishes everyone a joyful holiday season! We deeply appreciate all your dedication and collaborative efforts in building this special project. We are grateful to walk this journey alongside you.

May 2025 bring even more accomplishments.
Happy holidays and a wonderful New Year!

Warm regards,
INCT Participa Team

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INCT Participa mini-course - Disasters in Dispute: activisms, contestations and claimsINCT Participa mini-course - Disasters in Dispute: activisms, contestations and claims

INCT Participa mini-course - Disasters in Dispute: activisms, contestations and claims

The mini-course Disasters in Dispute: activisms, contestations and claims, the first in a series aimed at training INCT Participa researchers, opened this week, on December 9 and 10, with a discussion on activism and political participation in the context of disasters and climate crises.

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INCT Participa is featured in Jornal da USP!

INCT Participa is featured in Jornal da USP!

On November 19, 2024, Jornal da USP published an article by Silvana Salles highlighting the impact of INCT Participa, an initiative coordinated by Professor Adrian Gurza Lavalle, from the Faculty of Philosophy, Letters and Human Sciences (FFLCH-USP).

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INCT Participa holds meeting with the International Advisory Committee to discuss strategic partnerships

INCT Participa holds meeting with the International Advisory Committee to discuss strategic partnerships

On December 3, 2024, the INCT Participa Steering Committee held a meeting with the members of the institute's International Advisory Committee (CAI). The aim of the meeting was to present INCT Participa's structure and initiatives, including the research axes and the Transversal Working Groups (GTTs), and to explore ways of collaborating to strengthen the long-term contributions of the institute and its network of partners in Brazil and abroad.

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Podcast on the article “Social movements and public policy: consequences for national human rights policy”

Podcast on the article “Social movements and public policy: consequences for national human rights policy”

This article analyzes the political results of the social movement in public policy, specifically the consequences of the Human Rights movement in the protection programs of the National Human Rights Policy.

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Research Day: Corruption as a Public CauseResearch Day: Corruption as a Public Cause

Research Day: Corruption as a Public Cause

On November 21, the Research Day on corruption will take place, organized around an interdisciplinary network with support from CNPq Universal 2023. The event will be broadcast on the LEPP UFS YouTube channel and brings together researchers from various universities.

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Trialogues: Social movements, attacks and resistance - Argentina and BrazilTrialogues: Social movements, attacks and resistance - Argentina and Brazil

Trialogues: Social movements, attacks and resistance - Argentina and Brazil

Next week (Wednesday 6th), the SBS Social Movements Research Committee is holding the first meeting in the series “Dialog Tables”.

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Disasters in Dispute: activisms, contestations and claimsDisasters in Dispute: activisms, contestations and claims

Disasters in Dispute: activisms, contestations and claims

The course “Disasters in Dispute: activisms, contestations and claims”, which will be held on December 9 and 10, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., is an initiative aimed at members of the centers that are part of the INCT-Transformations of Participation, Associativism and Political Confrontation (INCT-Participa).

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"Uncelebrating" the Rio Doce Disaster: Tactics, Performances, and Frames

"Uncelebrating" the Rio Doce Disaster: Tactics, Performances, and Frames

New podcast episode

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INCT Participa forms partnership with National School of Public Administration - ENAP

INCT Participa forms partnership with National School of Public Administration - ENAP

INCT Participa has partnered with the National School of Public Administration - ENAP to support training and development for public administrators through the Virtual School of Government (EVG).

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NDAC/Cebrap, a founding center of INCT Participa, celebrates 15 years

NDAC/Cebrap, a founding center of INCT Participa, celebrates 15 years

The Núcleo Democracia e Ação Coletiva (NDAC) at Cebrap, a founding center of INCT Participa, marked its 15th anniversary with a special event.

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INCT Participa presented at the 14th Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Political Science Association

INCT Participa presented at the 14th Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Political Science Association

INCT Participa was presented at the 14th Meeting of the Brazilian Political Science Association in Salvador, during a session showcasing the research projects and institutional commitments of active INCTs in the field.

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Researchers from INCT Participa honored with award at the 14th ABCP Meeting

Researchers from INCT Participa honored with award at the 14th ABCP Meeting

Researchers from INCT Participa received an award from the Brazilian Political Science Association (ABCP) at its 14th Meeting held in Salvador.

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