Democracy Without Borders

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Program Areas

Democracy Without Borders strives for a democratic world community.

We promote a right to democracy at all levels, global institutions that are democratic and effective, and equal global citizenship.

Charta 25: Youth activists launch statement to help defend democracy
“Authoritarian populists no longer operate at the margins; they sit in government across the world. Their presence is normalized, their rhetoric echoed in institutions that once guarded democracy. What once
Jonathan Ziener | 06.11.2025
Article 109 coalition pushes for UN Charter review in New York
On the sidelines of the general debate of the 80th UN General Assembly the Coalition for UN Charter reform rebranded as Article 109 and gathered supporters at a launch event.
DWB | 26.09.2025
Democracy worldwide faces its ninth year of net decline: IDEA report
International IDEA’s 2025 report finds 2024 extended the global democratic downturn, with 54% of 173 countries deteriorating and 32% improving, as representation hit a 2001 low and press freedom fell.
Vladan Lausevic | 22.09.2025
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Promoting the right to democracy at all levels, from the local to the global, is a main concern of Democracy Without Borders. Free, fair and democratic elections are the basis for legitimate government. We support democratization processes everywhere and work for worldwide democracy. Learn more

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Democracy Without Borders supports strengthening international cooperation and promotes democratic representation and participation at the global level. We advocate the creation of a UN Parliamentary Assembly as a step towards a world parliament and a global constitution. Learn more

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Democracy Without Borders calls for a UN World Citizens’ Initiative that gives a voice to every human being as a global citizen. We promote equal global citizenship and advocate for civic education from a planetary perspective that helps develop a sense of global identity and solidarity. Learn more