Program Areas

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.

Autocracies outnumber democracies for the first time in 20 years: V-Dem
The 2025 V-Dem report finds that 45 countries are affected by autocratization and 19 are in episodes of democratization. Special attention is given to the United States which is rapidly backsliding.
Amanda Nehme | 27.03.2025
Civil society: the last line of defence in a world of cascading crises
This article outlines some of the take aways of CIVICUS’ 2025 State of Civil Society Report, arguing that civil society represents humanity’s best hope in a world of crises and rising authoritarianism.
Inés Pousadela and Andrew Firmin | 23.03.2025
Coalition launched at AI Summit to advance citizens’ perspectives
During the AI Action Summit, held in Paris on February 10-11, 2025, a Global Coalition for Inclusive AI was officially launched. Co-initiated by Missions Publiques and the Stanford Deliberative Democracy
Elio Charbonnier and Antoine Vergne | 20.03.2025
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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