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Program Areas

New UN democracy mandate debated at Oslo Freedom Forum side event
An expert round table held on the sidelines of the Oslo Freedom Forum discussed the United Nations’ engagement on democracy and explored the appointment of a UN Special Rapporteur on Democracy.
DWB | 05.06.2025
The United Nations braces for dramatic cuts and massive restructuring
Facing a funding crisis, the UN Secretariat plans deep budget cuts and restructuring. Civil society at the same time urges democratic reforms to make the UN more accountable and connected to global citizens.
DWB | 30.05.2025
Repression and conflict put UN goals at risk: civil society declaration
At the 2025 United Nations conference on the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 16, held in New York on May 12, a joint civil society declaration was presented.
DWB | 17.05.2025
Global Citizens’ Assemblies should help revive the UN: new report
Democracy International and Democracy Without Borders at a webinar presented their joint report Global Citizens’ Assemblies: Pathways for the UN – Principles, Design, and Implementation.
DWB | 12.05.2025
Resetting global democracy support: let those on the frontlines lead
A report of SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University identifies a number of common causes of democratic erosion across the world and in response suggests two overarching strategies.
Soheila Comninos and Scott Warren | 30.04.2025
A new UN Rapporteur on Democracy: addressing common concerns
Civil society groups are calling for an independent UN expert to help strengthen and monitor democracy worldwide. This article addresses some of the common concerns raised thus far by some governments.
Rodrigo Lima and Andreas Bummel | 11.04.2025
Education key to supporting democracy says UN Human Rights Council
In a resolution on the human rights, democracy, and the rule of law, the UN Human Rights Council emphasized the important role of education in strengthening democracy.
DWB | 08.04.2025
Why are political protests surging around the world?
To help illuminate and analyze the notable number of major antigovernment protests that have been occurring around the world in recent years, the Carnegie Endowment maintains the Global Protest Tracker, which
Thomas Carothers and Judy Lee | 07.04.2025
The UN cannot continue to stand by as democracy retreats
Despite democracy being a core principle of the United Nations, there is no dedicated UN mechanism to monitor and protect it. This article makes the case for the appointment of a UN Special Rapporteur.
Yuyun Wahyuningrum | 03.04.2025
Proposed UN rapporteur to support democracy, fill gaps: event in Geneva
An event titled “Democracy and Human Rights” was held in the margins of the 58th session of the UN’s Human Rights Council to brief diplomats on the proposed new mandate of UN Special Rapporteur on Democracy.
DWB | 02.04.2025
We the inhabitants of the world: a call for contributions
The Open Science Justice Lab at the University of Amsterdam has launched a project to advance research and knowledge sharing in support of developing a global constitution. Contributions are welcome.
Joyeeta Gupta | 31.03.2025
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