CitizenGO International Summer School
Event Information
Description
CitizenGO is a premier global petition platform that unites citizens in support of the natural family, life, and liberty.
CitizenGO wants to help a new generation of citizens become active in promoting life, family, and freedom all over the world.
The CitizenGO International Summer School will take place in Rome, Italy from July 3rd to July 6th.
It will be a extraordinary event, dedicated to educating young people between 18 and 30 years of age. The training will empower attendees to action by showing them how to communicate the passion that moves them.
During the four-day, full-immersion training, students from around the world will learn about how to improve their advocacy from influential pro-life and pro-family leaders.
We will talk about the most relevant challenges to our values, including gender ideology, attacks against marriage and the family, the persecution of Christians in the East, and the violation of freedom of opinion in the West.
The prestigious Leadership Institute (USA) will lead part of the Summer School. They will give lectures on effective communication strategies and how to use the media.
Finally, the Summer School will provide an opportunity to create an international network of young activists who are dedicated to defending our shared values.
AGENDA
TUESDAY - July 3rd (15:00-19:45 p.m.)
Welcome - Mr Ignacio Arsuaga, CitizenGO CEO
Italy: a lighthouse for Europe? - Mr Simone Pillon, Member of the italian Parliament
Report on religious freedom in the world - Mr John Pontifex, Head of Press and Information Aid to the Church in Need UK; Mr Jean H., Regional Manager Asia Open Doors Onlus
Speech Freedom in West - Mr Christophe Foltzenlogel, Advocacy Officer of the European Centre for Law and Justice (ECLJ); Mr Travis Weber, Director of the Center for Religious Liberty at the Family Research Council
WEDNESDAY - July 4th
Program managed by The Leadership Institute
Italo Antoniotti, Director of Institutional Relations, Fedecocagua ; Rick Tyler, Co-founder of Foundry Road Strategies; Ron Nehring, Director of International Programs, The Leadership Institute
The Real Nature of Politics and Elections
Communications Strategy
Mind the Gap: The values driving audience judgments and choices
Identity as Message
Messaging Toolkit
Storytelling: Connecting with your audience
THURSDAY - July 5th
Program managed by The Leadership Institute
Italo Antoniotti, Director of Institutional Relations, Fedecocagua; Rick Tyler, Co-founder of Foundry Road Strategies; Ron Nehring, Director of International Programs, The Leadership Institute
Television interview techniques
Producing compelling video
Crisis Communications
Ten Negative Press Hits and How to Avoid Them
Presidential Campaign Communications
Working with the News Media
Gala Dinner
FRIDAY - July 6th (8.45 - 13)
Being women today. The vocation of women in a post-modern world; Mrs Gabriele Kuby, writer and sociologist
Round Table: Movements prolife and profamily in the world: what prospects? - Carlos Polo, Director of Population Research Institute; Luca Volontè CEO of Novae Terrae Foundation; Luis Losada, CitizenGO Global Campaign Coordinator
Goodbye - Ignacio Arsuaga, CitizenGO CEO
FAQ
What does the cost of the ticket include?
The cost of the ticket includes accommodations in a single room for three nights (the 3rd-5th), and breakfast and lunch from the 4th-6th.
Should I bring my printed ticket to the event?
The printed ticket will be required to identify you. Please do not forget to carry it with you.
What is the language of the school?
All classes and activities will be in English.