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.

Progress at a price: UN NGO Committee reforms yield mixed results
The United Nations Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO Committee) on 23 July 2024 adoted a resolution in New York that aims at improving its procedures granting civil society groups a
Ishaan Shah | 21.08.2024
Support of new International Anti-Corruption Court on the rise
Transparency and justice are crucial elements of democracy. There has been, however, a global decline in justice and the rule of law since 2016. The latest Corruption Perceptions Index released
Ksenia Karpova | 05.08.2024
The trajectory of humanity will demand UN Charter reform
At a most basic level, the fundamental problem we face today in international governance is our failure to adjust our economic and political institutions to the imperative needs of a
Dan Perell and Heba Aly | 02.07.2024
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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