To counter rising authoritarianism and democratic backsliding, the UN should appoint a Special Rapporteur on Democracy, argues Félix Maradiaga, announcing the support of the World Liberty Congress.
UN80 seeks to address the UN’s funding and governance crisis. Beyond cost-cutting, this push can open space for bold ideas like improving citizen participation and representation.
At a UN consultation, NGO speakers press for democratic innovations, UN Charter reform, and citizen engagement to ensure the UN’s Pact for the Future leads to meaningful change.
Afghanistan shows how state collapse fuels repression and crisis. This article urges the UN to appoint a Rapporteur on Democracy to help prevent and address democratic state-building breakdowns worldwide.
In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, geopolitical shifts, and pressing global challenges, education remains one of the strongest foundations of democratic society.
NGOs and grassroots movements each play vital, complementary roles in civil society, showing how diverse forms of organizing together sustain democratic action even in times of political pressure.
Experts gathered in London to examine pathways toward global government, exploring UN reforms, citizen participation and representation, and better arrangements to address urgent planetary challenges.
Atlantic Council’s 2025 Freedom and Prosperity Indexes link democracy to economic prosperity, showing democratizing countries gain 8.8% in GDP per capita over 20 years, amid continued global democratic decline.
Authoritarian regimes are using regional organizations to legitimize their rule, suppress democratic opposition, and resist international pressure, forming networks called “Dictators’ Clubs” by Maria Debre.
The Global Electoral Report 2025 shows over half of 2024’s 62 elections declined in quality and raises concerns about democratic backsliding even in major democracies like the US, UK, and India.
Toby S. James, Holly Ann Garnett and Sofia Caal-Lam |04.07.2025
A call to action for building a movement to ensure public oversight and governance of artificial intelligence before AI and corporate power undermine democracy and human rights.
