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Introduction to the Partner

Cittadinanzattiva (Active citizenship) is an Italian non-profit organisation founded in 1978. It is independent from political parties, trade unions, private companies and public institutions. It is recognised as a consumer organisation since 2000.

Cittadinanzattiva’s main objectives are the promotion of civic participation and the protection of citizens’ rights in Italy and in Europe. It considers citizens a fundamental resource for democracy who play an active role in society and should have the opportunity to participate in everyday policy-making.

The fields in which Cittadinanzattiva is particularly active are health, with the Tribunal for Patients’ Rights, consumer and users’ rights, with the Citizens’ Advocates, education and training, with the School for active citizenship, justice, with Justice for Citizens’ Rights, European citizenship, with Active Citizenship Network and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Cittadinanzattiva counts around 92.000 members (individuals, associations, groups and networks). It operates at the local level through 250 “Active Citizenship” Assemblies electing their representatives to the respective regional Congress (19) and subsequently to the national Congress. The headquarters, located in Rome, coordinate and support the national and European activities.