Democracy Without Borders

Program Areas

Program Areas

Democracy Without Borders strives for a democratic world community.

We promote a right to democracy at all levels, global institutions that are democratic and effective, and equal global citizenship.

Global Civic Assembly to deliberate on food systems and climate change
A diverse global panel of 105 citizens will meet online in 2026 to develop recommendations on sustainable food systems and climate action, aiming to influence global governance and policy debates.
DWB | 12.12.2025
UN’s human rights work under massive pressure, forty states warn
A group of forty states led by Chile and the International Service for Human Rights warned at a meeting in Geneva that proposed budget cuts will disproportionately affect the UN’s human rights pillar.
DWB | 10.12.2025
How to circumvent the veto and establish a Second UN Charter
The permanent members of the UN Security Council can veto any change of the UN Charter. A way to circumvent a veto is to reconstitute the UN as a new legal entity.
Augusto Lopez-Claros and Andrew Strauss | 10.12.2025
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Promoting the right to democracy at all levels, from the local to the global, is a main concern of Democracy Without Borders. Free, fair and democratic elections are the basis for legitimate government. We support democratization processes everywhere and work for worldwide democracy. Learn more 

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Democracy Without Borders supports strengthening international cooperation and promotes democratic representation and participation at the global level. We advocate the creation of a UN Parliamentary Assembly as a step towards a world parliament and a global constitution. Learn more

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Democracy Without Borders calls for a UN World Citizens’ Initiative that gives a voice to every human being as a global citizen. We promote equal global citizenship and advocate for civic education from a planetary perspective that helps develop a sense of global identity and solidarity. Learn more