international day of democracy

The International Day of Parliamentarism is celebrated every year on 30 June

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International Day of Parliamentarism

The International Day of Parliamentarism is celebrated every year on 30 June, the date in 1889 on which the IPU was founded.

International Day of Democracy: South African Government statement

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By Nimish Kumar, The Parliament Journal. On 15 September, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (link is external)(IPU) and parliaments around the world celebrate the International Day of Democracy, declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007. In its resolution A/RES/62/7 establishing the International Day of Democracy, the United Nations noted that “while democracies share common features, there is … Read more

International Day of Democracy: History & Timeline

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By Nimish Kumar, The Parliament Journal. International Day of Democracy on September 15 allows us the opportunity to celebrate and appreciate our democratic society. It’s very easy for people who live in a free society to take their freedoms for granted. Yet, when freedom is absent, life includes unimaginable challenges that are often incomprehensible. Today, … Read more

International Day of Democracy: USA Secretary of State Antony J Blinken statement

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By Nimish Kumar, The Parliament Journal. On this International Day of Democracy, we underscore our support for democracy as we strive toward a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable world. The United States places democracy and human rights at the center of our foreign policy; they are essential elements in achieving and sustaining peace and stability the world … Read more

International Day of Democracy: UN SG António Guterres’s message

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UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ briefing to the General Assembly meeting on the priorities of the Organization for 2023

By Nimish Kumar, Editor, The Parliament Journal. Today marks the 15th anniversary of the International Day of Democracy. Yet across the world, democracy is backsliding. Civic space is shrinking. Distrust and disinformation are growing. And polarization is undermining democratic institutions. Now is the time to raise the alarm. Now is the time to reaffirm that … Read more