Two new global risks reports by Global Challenges Foundation & World Economic Forum highlight rising global threats from planetary tipping points to geopolitical conflict & confirm the need for a new model of global cooperation www.democracywithoutborders.org/40493/

Polling shows that global solidarity is declining. Trust in global institutions depends on them delivering visible results, Anna Hope of Global Nation argues www.democracywithoutborders.org/40434/survey...

The world’s citizens are ready to support & talk about a World Parliament. Leaders need to catch up, former Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou comments on our new survey on the subject which revealed 40% in favor, 27% opposed, and 33% neutral globally www.democracywithoutborders.org/40397/

Democracy Without Borders has joined a growing chorus of voices warning against Donald Trump’s newly launched Board of Peace, calling it "an unacceptable and regressive shift toward centralized power" which "blurs the line between public and private affairs." www.democracywithoutborders.org/40334/

A survey we commissioned, covering 101 countries, finds that 40% of respondents tend to support a #worldparliament while only 27% tend to be opposed and 33% are neutral. Support is strongest in the Global South. Here is our report: www.democracywithoutborders.org/40121/

As rights violations rise globally, the UN has slashed funding for its human rights office. Advocates warn this weakens protection for victims and defenders www.democracywithoutborders.org/40083/un-cut...

All human beings are said to be born free & equal in dignity & rights. But in reality rights & opportunities depend very much on citizenship & location. Our new brochure "What is global citizenship?" explores the meaning & future of citizenship in an interdependent world:

A global "mini public" of 105 people selected by civic lottery will deliberate on food systems and climate change in early 2026: What should change in how we grow, share and eat food?

The UN's human rights work is under disproportionate budget pressure, 40 states warned in Geneva, and human rights groups urge no further cuts should be made www.democracywithoutborders.org/39807/uns-hu...

The UN is frozen in time because UN Charter reform is considered impossible. But is it? An international study group has come up with a radical and innovative approach to circumvent possible vetoes. www.democracywithoutborders.org/39791/how-to...

🚀 New global #PeoplePower2025 report shows civic freedoms are under attack globally. A record number of countries are now rated as ‘Repressed’ and ‘Closed.’ See country ratings & data on top violations 🔴🟡🟢: web.civicus.org/PeoplePower2025

Autocratic governments known for their gross human rights abuses are hijacking the UN, Hillel Neuer shows in this piece published by the Canadian National Post. Democratic states must stop pretending this is normal diplomacy, he writes. nationalpost.com/opinion/un-p...

At a seminar in Vilnius our ED @andreasbummel.bsky.social recently spoke about the dire situation in world politics, the dysfunctional international system & the vision of a democratic global federation. Here is a recording on YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSyO...

At an international round table in Berlin hosted by Democracy Without Borders, experts and activists warned that autocratic governments are weakening the UN’s ability to promote human rights and democracy. There was broad support for greater civil society and citizen participation at the UN.

First bluesky post. Will use it to tout amazing book I recently reviewed, by Mathias Koenig-Archibugi. Uses an array of sophisticated methods, incl machine learning, to explore feasibility of global democracy. Can't recommend highly enough: academic.oup.com/book/57306 @democracywithoutborders.org

Together with 160+ groups, we call on UN Member States to support women candidates for the next UN Secretary-General & insist on civil society inclusion in the election process. Open letter launched by 1 for 8 Billion: 1for8billion.org/news/2025/11...

Why the old Mercator world projection must be put to rest explains Olivia Gauvin on our blog. Correct The Map is promoting a much better alternative: the Equal Earth projection. www.democracywithoutborders.org/39474/correc...

Ironically, the issue of revitalizing the UN General Assembly itself has become a ritualistic item on the UN's agenda our Executive Director told @ipsnews.net, adding that innovations like a Parliamentary Assembly, Citizens’ Initiative instrument & Citizens’ Assemblies should be created.

All human beings are said to be born free & equal in dignity & rights. But in reality rights & opportunities depend very much on citizenship & location. Our new brochure "What is global citizenship?" explores the meaning & future of citizenship in an interdependent world.

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...