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.

UN needs to “open its doors to the world’s people”, civil society demands
Ahead of the UN’s Summit of the Future next week in New York, a diverse group of 160 civil society organizations from across the world calls on UN member states
DWB | 13.09.2024
New research: Citizens worldwide support democratic global government
In a new study, recently published and freely available in International Studies Quarterly, we find that overwhelming majorities in 17 countries across the global South, North, East, and West support
Farsan Ghassim and Markus Pauli | 09.09.2024
Ahead of UN Summit of the Future, civil society presents own proposals
In September, the United Nations convenes a long awaited “Summit of the Future” at its headquarters in New York. While governments are busy putting final touches on an official outcome
DWB | 26.08.2024

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

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

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