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@dayofdemocracy
Calcifying regional blocs of Autocracies and Democracies.
A geopolitical reordering is taking place in Nations in Transit, with countries sorting themselves into two blocs a transatlantic, pro-democracy bloc of autocracies that reject liberal democracy.
Autocracy flourishes with the help of like-minded allies.
Through security agreements, energy deals, joint investment, and other strategies, today's autocrats cooperate with like-minded leaders inside and outside the nations in transit region to quash opposition, cement their rule , and create a global system hospitable to their ills.
Provide steady support and flexible funding to those on the front lines of the struggle against tyranny.
Democratic governments and donors must increase and sustain support for the front-line activists defending fundamental freedoms around the world.
Support the liberation and resilience of political prisoners.
To defend freedom in 2024, support political prisoners’ liberation and spotlight their resilience.
Protect free and fair elections.
With billions of people headed to the polls in 2024, it’s vital that democratic governments, civil society, and tech companies work to protect free & fair elections—the cornerstone of any democracy.
Hold autocrats accountable for human rights abuses and corruption, and limit their ability to avade the rule of law and democratic institutions.
it is vital for democracies to act in coordination to robustly defend free institutions and impose meaningful penalties on perpetrators of injustice.
How we can best support these advocates in exile?
Tracking the intersection of elections, internet platforms, and human rights around the world.
Election Watch for the Digital Age is a new research initiative investigating the interplay between digital platforms and election integrity — and confirming that the internet can be used to disrupt democracies as surely as it can destabilize dictatorships.
About Election Watch for the Digital Age
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Countries are ranked according to a selection of key election-related indicators, where 0 is the worst and 100 is the best. Learn more about the project.
Election watch for the digital age.
Election Vulnerability Index indicators are scored on a scale of 0 to 4, where 0 is worst (dark red) and 4 is best (light grey).
Navigating AI for Governance and Citizen Engagement.
International Democracy Day 2024: Navigating AI for Governance and Citizen Engagement.
Join the United Nations Democracy Fund, United Nations Office for Partnerships for a special event in the lead up to the International Day of Democracy: "Navigating AI for Governance and Citizen Engagement".
This dynamic discussion will bring together diverse voices from civil society, academia, and the UN to explore the role of artificial intelligence in promoting and defending good governance and active citizen participation.
Panelists will discuss how AI can enhance key democratic principles such as access to information, participation, and inclusion, while also addressing the risks it brings. The event is held in partnership with UNDP, UNESCO, and UNODC.
Watch the Panel discussion "Navigating AI for Governance and Citizen Engagement" to mark the International Democracy Day 2024.
Nations in Transit evaluates the state of democracy in the region stretching from Central Europe to Central Asia.
For the second decade in a row, democratic governance declined across the 29 countries analyzed by the Nations In Transit report.
Nations in Transit evaluates the state of democracy in the region stretching from Central Europe to Central Asia. For all 29 countries in Nations in Transit, Freedom House—in consultation with the report authors, a panel of expert advisers, and a group of regional reviewers—provides numerical ratings in seven categories that broadly represent the institutional underpinnings of liberal democracy. These include elected state institutions (local and national governments), unelected state institutions (the judiciary and anticorruption authorities), and unelected nonstate institutions (the media and civil society). The ratings are based on a scale of 1 to 7, with 1 representing the lowest and 7 the highest level of democracy. The Democracy Score is a straight average of the seven indicators. In 2020, Freedom House introduced the Democracy Percentage, which is a translation of the Democracy Score to the 0—100 scale, with 0 representing the lowest and 100 the highest level of democracy. The detailed methodology is available here.
Nations in Transit does not rate governments per se, nor does it rate countries based on governmental intentions or legislation alone. Rather, a country’s ratings focus on the health of its institutions in the broadest sense and are determined by considering the practical effect of actions by the state as well as nongovernmental actors.
The Nations in Transit ratings, which should not be taken as absolute indicators of the situation in a given country, are valuable for making general assessments of how democratic or authoritarian a country is. They also allow for comparative analysis of reforms among the countries examined and for analysis of long-term developments in a particular country.
Nations in Transit evaluates the state of democracy in the region stretching from Central Europe to Central Asia.
40th Meeting of States Parties to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
Election for the members of the Human Rights Committee
The Fortieth meeting of States parties to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights is taking place at United Nations Headquarters in New York on 29 May 2024. States parties will elect nine members to replace those whose terms of office are due to expire on 31 December 2024. The terms of members elected will commence on 1 January 2025 and expire four years later on 31 December 2028.
Election for the members of the Human Rights Committee.
Watch the 40th Meeting of States Parties to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights!
Enhance our understanding of how people think and behave.
As a shop that studies human behavior through surveys and other social scientific techniques, we have a good line of sight into the contradictory nature of human preferences. Today, we’re calling out one of those that affects us as pollsters: categorizing our survey participants in ways that enhance our understanding of how people think and behave.
Here’s the tension: On the one hand, many humans really like to group other humans into categories. Think, “Women are more likely to vote Democratic and men to vote Republican.” It helps us get a handle on big, messy trends in societal thought. To get this info, surveys need to ask each respondent how they would describe themselves.
Who are you? The Art and Science of Measuring Identity.
Focusing on the role of youth in advancing democracy and promoting civic space.
This year, International Democracy Day will focus on the role of youth in advancing democracy and promoting civic space. An engaged, well-educated electorate is at the heart of strong democratic societies. Creating an environment in which young people understand feel their voice counts is crucial.
Young people must navigate a world in which democracies are under threat from factors ranging from the proliferation of online mis- and disinformation, to rising populism, and the destabilizing effects of the climate crisis. It is important everyone is able to meaningfully participate in the decisions that affect their lives now, and in years to come.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the 2023 International Day of Democracy underlines the essential role of children and young people in safeguarding democracy, today and in the future.
2023 event
This year, International Democracy Day is being marked by a live event at the SDG Pavilion, an art installation and convening space situated on the North Lawn at UN Headquarters in New York.
The event, organized by the UN Democracy Fund within the UN Office for Partnerships, brings together civil society representatives, UN officials, and climate activists, to highlights the role of youth in advancing civic space and recognizes their leadership in moving climate action forward.
You can watch the event live and on demand [HERE]
Climate justice and democracy
The effects of the climate crisis on the physical environment are today impossible to ignore, and it is becoming increasingly apparent that it is a challenge to democracy: growing food insecurity, migration, water scarcity, and extreme weather events are driving conflict and weighing on the minds of voters.
Young people around the world have shown that they are extremely concerned about the climate crisis; in recent years hundreds of thousands of school age children, frustrated by the pace of negotiations to cut fossil fuel emissions, have taken part in large-scale marches, strikes, and protests.
Calls for climate justice have also been a feature of these demonstrations: young people realize that they are likely to suffer the consequences of an increasingly unstable climate, caused by the activities of earlier generations. The World Bank has estimated that, by the time many of the teenage climate activists of today are in their late 20s, climate change could force an additional 100 million people into extreme poverty, and, according to the International Food Policy Research institute, lead to an extra 20 per cent of malnourished children by 2050.
The United Nations recognizes the importance of empowering young people to take leadership roles on issues of international importance; the Office of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth convenes the Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals, a group of 17 changemakers whose leadership is catalyzing the achievement of the SDGs, and the Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change ensures that the Secretary-General hears directly from young climate activists, who can share strategies for advancing climate action.
The UN Democracy Fund (UNDEF) finances projects that empower civil society, promote human rights, and encourage the participation of all groups in democratic processes, including youth.
Recent partnerships from UNDEF on the intersection of democratic governance and climate justice include strengthening civil society voice on environmental rights in Iraq with the civil society organization Al-Masalla, and youth movements for inclusion in local development policy in Colombia with Movilizatorio.
The SDG Pavilion is a unique convening space and art installation created by artist Es Devlin, in collaboration with the UN Office for Partnerships and Project Everyone, a not-for-profit communications agency co-founded by SDG Advocate the screenwriter Richard Curtis.
The event brings together civil society representatives, UN officials, climate activists, and it highlights the role of youth in advancing c
Pave the way for an inclusive democracy that drives sustainable development.
By facilitating dialogue, promoting knowledge exchange, and encouraging collaboration among diverse groups and stakeholders, we strive to pave the way for an inclusive democracy that drives sustainable development and ensures that no one is left behind.
Panel 1: Promoting Inclusive Democratic Processes and Citizen Participation for Peaceful and Just Societies
This panel will explore the challenges faced by marginalized communities in accessing and participating in democratic processes, while highlighting strategies to address these barriers and foster inclusive democracy. It will examine the importance of gender equality (SDG 5), reduced inequalities (SDG 10), and peace, justice, and strong institutions (SDG 16) in shaping inclusive democratic processes. By examining these goals, the panel aims to deepen the understanding of how inclusive democracy can contribute to sustainable development and create a more equitable and just society.
Panel 2: Overcoming Barriers and Amplifying Marginalized Voices in Democracy.
In our evolving global landscape, the influence of social norms on both democratic institutions and sustainable advancement remains undeniable. These unwritten societal rules often serve as either catalysts or barriers to the aims of key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A closer look at these norms, especially in the context of SDGs like Goal 5 (Gender Equality), Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and Goal 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), is crucial. Through this lens, we can better cultivate a global democracy that’s genuinely inclusive and set the stage for enduring growth. This panel aims to spotlight these norms, challenge their continued relevance, and strive for a future where every voice resonates, and every community thrives.
Inclusive Democracy for Sustainable Development.
Building upon the spirit of International Democracy Day and considering the inter-linkages between the United Nations and its Member States, civil society, and other stakeholders, this event seeks to deepen our understanding of the profound relationship between inclusive democracy, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and the forthcoming SDG Summit. This discussion will explore the multidimensional nature of these relationships and recognize the pivotal role played by democratic governance, principles, and institutions as powerful drivers in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
Throughout the event, we will delve into the intricate interplay between the role of the United Nations, inclusive democracy, social contracts, and the active participation of marginalized communities in democratic processes, all of which contribute to sustainable development. We recognize that social norms and contracts play a crucial role in shaping the opportunities and barriers faced by marginalized groups, influencing their engagement and contributions to democratic decision-making and the overall development agenda.
With this event, International IDEA in partnership with the Global Democracy Coalition and the Permanent Mission of Costa Rica to the United Nations, aims to raise awareness about the importance of inclusive societies, within governments and multilateral systems, where the voices of marginalized communities are amplified, inequalities are diminished, and democratic processes are genuinely participatory. By facilitating dialogue, promoting knowledge exchange, and encouraging collaboration among diverse groups and stakeholders, we strive to pave the way for an inclusive democracy that drives sustainable development and ensures that no one is left behind.
LIGHTNING TALKS
As an integral part of the event, the GDC IDD celebration will also feature a series of dynamic and engaging lightning talks that provide valuable insights and innovative approaches on the intersection of inclusive democracy and sustainable development. These concise presentations, which may be in video format, will offer an opportunity to hear from experts, practitioners, and thought leaders who will share their knowledge, experiences, and success stories.
PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS/COLLABORATORS:
Global Democracy Coalition, International IDEA, Permanent Mission of Costa Rica to the United Nations
RSVP/CONTACTS:
To RSVP, please register through this form. Registration for non-UN Pass Holders will close on Tuesday, 12 September 2023 at 5:00pm (ET).
For more information pertaining to this event, please contact Ms. Amanda Sourek ([email protected]).
Individuals noted on any UN sanctions list (United Nations Security Council Consolidated List) or European Union sanctions list are not allowed to participate in any International IDEA events.
Building upon the spirit of International Democracy Day and considering the inter-linkages between the United Nations and its Member States,