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Book review: The Universal Republic: A Realistic Utopia?
The idea of a democratic world state is often dismissed or carefully avoided in political science discussions, as many academics are quick to emphasize that they do not advocate for
Hans Leander | 16.01.2025
How 2024’s elections redefined political landscapes across the world
2024 was billed as the biggest election year in history. More than 70 countries, representing nearly half of the global population, went to polls in 2024. From India’s multi-day general elections—the
Niranjan Sahoo | 15.01.2025
Hundreds of lawmakers face persecution in over 50 countries
On the occasion of Human Rights Day, the Inter-Parliamentary Union warned that human rights violations against elected representatives are increasing. According to the IPU, the number of cases brought before
DWB | 17.12.2024
Only 40 out of 198 countries have an open civic space: CIVICUS monitor
In December 2024, CIVICUS Monitor released its annual global report, People Power Under Attack 2024, which provides a comprehensive overview of the situation of civic space worldwide, defined as “the
Roberto Di Mario | 16.12.2024
Events in South Africa mark launch of Democracy Without Borders chapter
Democracy Without Borders (DWB) has launched a South African chapter which will further its mission to advocate for democratic governance locally and globally. The launch was marked by two events
DWB | 03.12.2024
Campaign calls for first female UN chief and open selection process
In the margins of the UN’s Summit of the Future, the “1 for 8 Billion” campaign on 20 September 2024 launched a new policy platform, demanding that after 80 years
DWB | 05.11.2024
Global Citizens’ Assembly to broaden engagement in climate policy
A comprehensive effort to engage citizens worldwide on the occasion of the 30th UN Climate Change Conference in November 2025 in Brazil, also referred to as COP30, was announced last
DWB | 29.10.2024
Democratic decline continued to dominate globally in 2023, study reveals
The Global State of Democracy report 2024 of International IDEA shows that in 2023 47% of the countries covered experienced a democratic decline and 30% advanced, making it another year with overall net decline
Marina Milic | 26.09.2024
Revision of UN Charter discussed in New York, draft proposal presented
On the occasion of the Summit of the Future in New York, voices were raised in favor of a revision of the United Nations Charter. The organization’s founding document has
DWB | 24.09.2024
Democracy plays no role in the UN’s Pact for the Future
The Pact for the Future does not emphasize support of democratic institutions, inclusive governance, and civil liberties. Its failure to consider the erosion of democracy leaves a critical gap.
Annika Silva-Leander | 23.09.2024
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
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