Society of Exceptional Women: Connects girls to local meet-ups on civic participation in and connects them with role models in their area.

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This event will be held in Jakarta from 15 to 18 February 2013, and will focus on civic participation of young people in their communities, on advocacy in favour of youth, as well as on leadership.

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The Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation focuses on doing business differently by promoting service as a solution and a way to develop community leadership.

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Under some democratic governments, civic participation means that citizens are required to serve on juries, or give mandatory military or civilian national service for a period of time.

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In its report, the OECD said Australians felt "a strong sense of community and high levels of civic participation, " with 94% of people feeling like they knew someone to rely on should they need help.

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