The World Liberty Congress General Assembly met in Berlin. It was a milestone in the struggle for democracy & against autocratic rule worldwide marked by the adoption of a "Berlin Manifesto". Read our report: www.democracywithoutborders.org/39284/world-... #BerlinFreedomWeek

At its 2025 online congress, the World Federalist Movement discussed a wide-ranging program to advance global change. Topics on the agenda included UN reform, climate protection, nuclear disarmament, strengthening international law, regulating AI & fighting corruption. Here's our report:

At the Berlin Freedom Conference renowed democracy scholar Larry Diamond held a powerful speech outlining a strategic democratic response to authoritarianism worldwide. Read it on our blog here: www.democracywithoutborders.org/39132/ #BerlinFreedomWeek

President of the World Liberty Congress Mashi Alinejad at today's opening of WLC’s General Assembly in Berlin: The time of dictators is over. Freedom fighters worldwide are united to bring democracy to their countries! #BerlinFreedomWeek

Join a hybrid event on the UN Second Charter project on 4 Nov discussing UN financing & a roadmap for achieving international peace & disarmament. Hosted by the Bahá'í International Community and the Global Governance Forum. More details: drive.google.com/file/d/1K_AP...

It's the UN's 80th anniversary today #UN80. In this @foreignpolicy.com piece, Heba Aly argues for using Article 109 to review the UN Charter. We support this as a step toward a more effective, people-centered UN that includes a Parliamentary Assembly foreignpolicy.com/2025/10/24/u...

UN faces a race to bankruptcy says UN chief Guterres as Member States fail to pay their dues in full and on time. New budget cut by nearly 20%. This is a wake up call. The UN is urgently needed - but also democratic reforms of the organization. news.un.org/en/story/202...

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On the sidelines of the UN's general debate in New York, civil society pushed for a review of the UN's 1945 Charter to make the organization fit for purpose in view of ongoing conflicts, the climate crisis and a failing international system. www.democracywithoutborders.org/37774/articl...

According to @internationalidea.bsky.social's recent Global State of Democracy report, 2024 marked the ninth consecutive year of net democratic decline: 54% of countries experienced declines whereas 32% recorded improvements. Here is our summary: www.democracywithoutborders.org/37744/

The UN chief last week proposed a 2026 budget that would cut nearly 1/5 of staff. Experts warn that the crisis will still get a lot worse unless urgent steps are taken. Otherwise, the UN will be in a "liquidity crunch, maybe close to insolvency" by early 2026. genevasolutions.news/sustainable-...

The United Nations "really needs to seek stronger engagement with civil society, citizens, and the public at large, not less", our Executive Director told IPS News. The UN should resist efforts by authoritarian states to shut out civil society, he added. www.ipsnews.net/2025/09/ngos...

On this #DemocracyDay we renew the call for a UN Rapporteur on Democracy. We also invite you to explore our brochure "What is Democracy?" for an overview of democracy’s history, core principles, and the challenges it faces. Find it here: www.democracywithoutborders.org/what-is-demo...

On 11 September @internationalidea.bsky.social will launch their 2025 The Global State of Democracy Report, providing an up-to-date assessment on the situation in the world's countries: www.idea.int/events/globa...

The UN is in its deepest crisis in decades. The UN80 reform initiative should not be just about cuts but also forward-looking proposals. Citizen participation can strengthen legitimacy and yield a positive return on investment, argues @ronpatz.bsky.social: www.democracywithoutborders.org/37574/

At a recent UN consultation with civil society on the implementation of the UN's so-called "Pact for the Future" we and other speakers underlined the need for institutional reform and democratization of the United Nations www.democracywithoutborders.org/37540/civil-...

Afghanistan is one of the worst setbacks in democratic state-building in recent history following the violent takeover of the totalitarian Taliban, Afghan parliamentarian in exile Mariam Solaimankhil reminds us. In this article, she urges the UN to appoint a Special Rapporteur on Democracy.

Education is not merely a tool for personal advancement but a public good that sustains the foundations of democratic society argues Nicolette Karina Kalfas in this article www.democracywithoutborders.org/37500/

AwareNow spoke to our co-founder @andreasbummel.bsky.social: "What drives me is a firm belief that global democracy is essential to tackling today’s global challenges and to ensure a flourishing of all life on Earth." Read the full interview here: www.awarenowmedia.com/story-feed/d...

NGOs are often seen as the backbone of civil society. But in many places, they’re under growing pressure. But civil society runs deeper. Even when NGOs are pushed back, grassroots movements can and do thrive, argues Sibahle Zuma. www.democracywithoutborders.org/37469/

The World Liberty Congress supports the appointment of a UN Special Rapporteur on Democracy and urges governments from every region to do the same, writes Félix Maradiaga on their website: worldlibertycongress.org/the-un-is-on...

More than 25 experts from around the world gathered in London to discuss how the planet is (not) governed in view of accelerating global crises, including war, climate change, pandemics, artificial intelligence, and inequality. Read our report here: www.democracywithoutborders.org/37452/

The 2025 Freedom and Prosperity report from the Atlantic Council @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social highlights that democracy pays off: countries that democratize see an 8.8% GDP per capita boost over 20 years, outpacing autocracies www.democracywithoutborders.org/37415/freedo...

Interviewed by CIVICUS, our Executive Director @andreasbummel.bsky.social explains why the UN should appoint a Special Rapporteur on Democracy, what the benefits would be, and what is needed to make it happen: majority support in the UN Human Rights Council. lens.civicus.org/interview/de...

Authoritarian regimes use regional organizations to suppress dissent and bolster their power as @debremaria.bsky.social shows in her new book "The Dictators' Club". As autocrats coordinate across borders, democratic actors must do the same, she writes. www.democracywithoutborders.org/37302/

In this piece, featured by the self-organized academic platform of the G20, the so-called T20, Tim Murithi makes the case for South Africa spearheading a UN Charter Review to rebuild and democratize the United Nations. We fully agree. t20southafrica.org/commentaries...

Quality declined in over half of 2024’s 62 elections worldwide says the new Global Electoral Report 2025 with most concerning findings related to established and emerging democracies, including Mexico, the UK, the USA, India and Indonesia www.democracywithoutborders.org/37218/qualit...

Artificial intelligence is advancing at unprecedented speed. Former Hong Kong legislator Nathan Law calls for a global Democracy AI movement that demands transparency, citizen participation, and rights-based regulation. www.democracywithoutborders.org/37130/a-move...

While the UN investigates everything from torture to toxic waste, democracy – supposedly a core UN principle – receives no systematic international oversight. Civil society wants to change that. Read more in this piece by our partner CIVICUS: lens.civicus.org/democracy-un...

As the United States retreats from the UN and the global order, the governments of the global majority need to commit to putting their money where their mouths are if they are serious about reviving multilateralism, argues Tim Murithi in this piece mg.co.za/columns/2025...

It's important that international organizations engage with civil society and other stakeholders. A recent OECD @oecdgovernance.bsky.social paper studied 26 different mechanisms. Here's a summary on our blog: www.democracywithoutborders.org/36983/oecd-p...

On this day 80 years ago, the United Nations Charter was signed in San Francisco. We mark the anniversary by reiterating our call for "We the Peoples", in whose name it was declared, to finally have an actual voice in the world organization. www.wethepeoples.org

In many countries, people worry about democratic backsliding or resist outright authoritarianism. But what does democracy actually entail? Our new brochure “What is Democracy?” offers a clear and accessible overview. www.democracywithoutborders.org/what-is-demo...

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

Global trade union @ituc.bsky.social warns of a “concerted assault” on democracy and workers’ rights in their 2025 Global Rights Index www.democracywithoutborders.org/36927/global...

Is the UN "Missing in Action" with regard to democracy? A round table on the sidelines of the 2025 Oslo Freedom Forum discussed the proposed appointment of a UN Special Rapporteur on Democracy. Democracies need to regain the initiative at the UN. www.democracywithoutborders.org/36909/new-un...

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. www.democracywithoutborders.org/36875/the-un...

We are attending the 2025 @oslofreedomforum.com that assembles freedom fighters, dissidents and activists who fight worldwide for democracy and against authoritarianism. Check out their livestream.

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

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 @democracyintl.bsky.social www.democracywithoutborders.org/36794/global...

A policy brief we published today jointly with @democracyintl.bsky.social 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 www.democracywithoutborders.org/36645/global...

A report by @snfagora.bsky.social at Johns Hopkins University explores causes of democratic erosion worldwide & suggests that leadership of global democracy support should shift to those on the frontlines in Global Majority countries. www.democracywithoutborders.org/36605/resett...

Win for climate action: The International Maritime Organization voted to adopt a binding global deal to cut ship emissions. This breakthrough was possible because no individual country - like the U.S. - could veto the decision. www.forbes.com/sites/we-don...

From the standpoint of democratic checks and balances, it is concerning that the US President apparently can unleash a trade war with most of the world’s countries while the US Congress simply looks on, our Executive Director told IPS News @ipsnews.net #tradewar www.ipsnews.net/2025/04/us-t...

Civil society groups are pushing for a UN Rapporteur on Democracy #UNROD - an independent voice to help strengthen & monitor #democracy worldwide. But among governments, a number of common concerns are raised. This article tackles them head-on: 🔗 www.democracywithoutborders.org/36566/a-new-...

Education key to supporting #democracy says UN Human Rights Council, calls for determined action "to prevent and combat the trend of democratic backsliding" www.democracywithoutborders.org/36508/educat...

Political protests are surging in dozens of countries around the world. They manifest the continued commitment of citizens to uphold democratic norms and demand governmental accountability, even in the face of considerable personal risk, this article explains www.democracywithoutborders.org/36471/

Despite #democracy is a core principle of the United Nations, there is no dedicated UN mechanism to monitor and protect it. Yuyun Wahyuningrum, Executive Director of ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights, makes the case for a UN Special Rapporteur. www.democracywithoutborders.org/36396/the-un...

In view of democratic erosion worldwide, experts and civil society groups at an event in Geneva called on the UN Human Rights Council to appoint a Special Rapporteur on #Democracy to "help support democratic resilience and development" #UNRoD www.democracywithoutborders.org/36332/propos...