Join the launch of the policy brief Global Citizens’ Assemblies: Pathways for the UN – Principles, Design, and Implementation 📅 8 May, 15:00 CET 🔗 Register via: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #CitizensAssemblies #GlobalDemocracy #Participation #DirectDemocracy #UN #Deliberative

Join us May 8 for a webinar on Global Citizens’ Assemblies: a new policy brief will be presented & discussed on how randomly selected citizens can help tackle global challenges with a focus on implementation by the United Nations. More details here: democracywithoutborders.org/events/36578/

🚨Happening in one hour! Join the Webinar on Global Citizens' Assemblies: New Study and Discussion hosted by Democracy Without Borders Today, May 8, 2025 | Moderated by Nudhara Yusuf Discussing how GCAs can empower citizens in global decision-making. Register here: democracywithoutborders.org/events/36578/

A policy brief we published today jointly with Democracy International recommends that people around the world, selected randomly according to demographic criteria and diversity, should deliberate on global topics & provide their input to UN bodies democracywithoutborders.org/36645/global-c…

As the world’s democracies grapple with our new geopolitical reality, we must not forget that we maintain the power to shape it. My proposal for a new Democratic 7 economic alliance—backed by an Economic Article V —in today’s The Guardian. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Global Citizens' Assemblies made up of randomly selected people from across the world should help revive the UN, a new report recommends, presented at a webinar last week and published with Democracy International democracywithoutborders.org/36794/global-c…

At the upcoming Copenhagen Democracy Summit 2025 #CD2025, Secretary General dr. Mantas Mantas Adomėnas will discuss lessons shaped across continents: defending elections, forging alliances, standing firm for freedom and democracy #DefendDemocracy Alliance of Democracies

In a world governed by networks, not borders, democracy must evolve. GCAs offer a structural correction to a fragmented system—restoring legitimacy through institutionalized citizen participation. The United Nations can act—Article 22 allows it. Democracy Without Borders democracywithoutborders.org/36794/global-c…

Today at #UNHQ: the annual #SDG16 Conference, exploring urgent action needed to build more peaceful, just and inclusive societies. Read more about #civilsociety perspectives in the 2025 Rome Declaration: tapnetwork2030.org/romedeclaratio…

Repression and conflict put achievement of UN sustainable development goals at risk warns joint civil society declaration presented in New York democracywithoutborders.org/36827/repressi…

We are attending the 2025 Oslo Freedom Forum Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) that assembles freedom fighters, dissidents and activists who fight worldwide for democracy and against authoritarianism. Check out their livestream.

As US funding is expected to disappear, the United Nations braces for dramatic cuts and massive restructuring. Civil society at the same time promotes democratic reforms. “What the UN needs is a rethink", says our Executive Director. democracywithoutborders.org/36875/the-unit…

"Across twelve high-income democracies in 2024, 64 percent of respondents said that democracy wasn’t working. And for the first time in a generation, autocratic countries outnumber democracies. Why then...are ideas for reform not more popular?" 🤔 journalofdemocracy.org/online-exclusi…

A big thanks to our colleagues Democracy Without Borders for this write-up on the 2025 Rome Civil Society Declaration on #SDG16+. Co-convened by TAP & CSPPS, the Declaration has been endorsed by over 300 #civilsociety organizations around the world. democracywithoutborders.org/36827/

Is the UN "Missing in Action" with regard to #democracy? An event on the sidelines of the Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) #OsloFreedomForum discussed the proposed appointment of a UN Special Rapporteur on Democracy #UNRoD. Democracies need to regain the initiative at the UN. democracywithoutborders.org/36909/new-un-d…

Global trade union ITUC warns of a “concerted assault” on democracy and workers’ rights in their 2025 Global Rights Index democracywithoutborders.org/36927/global-t…

The UN Security Council #UNSC needs to become more representative. But enlargement is not enough argues Daniele Archibugi. The veto power is a key problem & it is anachronistic that the world's people have no voice. democracywithoutborders.org/36950/

Registration is open for the 5th Annual Virtual Electoral Integrity Conference – iEIP2025! July 7–10, 2025 | Online | Free to attend Join a global community exploring elections through the lenses of contestation, deliberation, participation, and electoral justice.

Together with Democracy Without Borders, we’ve released a new report exploring how Global Citizens' Assemblies can bring citizen voices into global institutions like the United Nations. Full paper: democracy-international.org/sites/default/… #UnitedNations #CitizensAssembly #UN #Participation #Democracy