This speech offers a strategic democratic response to the global authoritarian resurgence, outlining how to contest illiberal power through civic unity, principled leadership, and international solidarity.
The World Federalist Movement's 2025 online congress considered UN reform, international law and justice, climate protection, nuclear disarmament and other subjects to advance effective global governance.
“Authoritarian populists no longer operate at the margins; they sit in government across the world. Their presence is normalized, their rhetoric echoed in institutions that…
On the sidelines of the general debate of the 80th UN General Assembly the Coalition for UN Charter reform rebranded as Article 109 and gathered supporters at a launch event.
International IDEA’s 2025 report finds 2024 extended the global democratic downturn, with 54% of 173 countries deteriorating and 32% improving, as representation hit a 2001 low and press freedom fell.
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.
