Category: Democracy

Poor children who live and sleep on the open pavements in India’s capital New Delhi. Photo: Rakesh Raman / RMN News Service (Representational Image)

Safeguarding Democracy and Human Rights in the Digital Age

Poor children who live and sleep on the open pavements in India’s capital New Delhi. Photo: Rakesh Raman / RMN News Service (Representational Image)
Poor children who live and sleep on the open pavements in India’s capital New Delhi. Photo: Rakesh Raman / RMN News Service (Representational Image)

Safeguarding Democracy and Human Rights in the Digital Age

The Digital Democracy Initiative works closely with civil society partners CIVICUS, Global Focus, Digital Defenders Partnership, and Access Now. 

As autocrats are increasingly misusing digital platforms to spread fake news, suppress dissenting voices, and deprive people of their fundamental rights, new programs are required to protect people’s rights in the technology-driven world.

In this direction, the Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI) is a program aimed at safeguarding inclusive democracy and human rights in the digital age. The DDI focuses on support to local civil society in the Global South, particularly in countries undergoing democratic regression and where civic space is under pressure. read more

UN Experts Urge All States to Recognise State of Palestine. Photo: UN Human Rights Office

UN Experts Urge All States to Recognise State of Palestine

UN Experts Urge All States to Recognise State of Palestine. Photo: UN Human Rights Office
UN Experts Urge All States to Recognise State of Palestine. Photo: UN Human Rights Office

UN Experts Urge All States to Recognise State of Palestine

As of 28 May 2024, the State of Palestine was recognised by the vast majority of Member States of the United Nations.

All States must follow the example of 146 United Nations Member States and recognise the State of Palestine and use all political and diplomatic resources at their disposal to bring about an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, UN experts said on June 3.

“This recognition is an important acknowledgement of the rights of the Palestinian people and their struggles and suffering towards freedom and independence,” the experts said. read more

#ThankYouDemocracy - World Leaders Launch Democracy Campaign. Photo: RMN Foundation

#ThankYouDemocracy — World Leaders Launch Democracy Campaign

#ThankYouDemocracy - World Leaders Launch Democracy Campaign. Photo: RMN Foundation
#ThankYouDemocracy — World Leaders Launch Democracy Campaign. Photo: RMN Foundation

#ThankYouDemocracy — World Leaders Launch Democracy Campaign

To promote this initiative, videos have been launched on social media of important figures in the defence of democracy explaining why it is necessary to defend it.

The Global Democracy Coalition (GDC) launched ‘The Voice and Value of Democracy’ campaign at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit (May 14–15, 2024) with the aim of transforming the prevailing narrative and countering recent negative perceptions of democracy.

Convened by International IDEA with civil society partners, the Global Democracy Coalition is a multi-stakeholder alliance of more than 120 democracy organizations from around the world committed to advance and protect democracy worldwide. read more