“State funding always comes with strings attached.” - Iketina Danso I ZARA Podcast Mitmischen

“State funding always comes with strings
attached.” - Iketina Danso


Civil society organizations are a cornerstone of any democracy –
especially in the fight against racism and discrimination.
But in Austria, NGOs are under growing pressure:
Public funding is being cut
Applications are delayed
Political narratives increasingly question their legitimacy


At the same time, societal expectations are rising – while
resources are shrinking.


In this episode of our podcast Mitmischen we
speak with Ikeatina Danso, human rights and
antidiscrimination policy expert, about the state of civil
society organizations in Austria: What space is left for
resistance? How do we defend democratic values when the
institutions meant to protect them come underattack?


Watch or listen now.
What role do you think civil society should play today?





Thanks to Studio Quartier9, where we were able to record the
Mitmischen! episodes.
ZARA received funding from the Future Fund of the Republic of
Austria for the production of the ZARA Podcast.


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