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The GDC is a multi-stakeholder alliance of more than 150 organizations from around the world committed to advancing and protecting democracy.
Joined February 2023
This #NextGenMonday highlights how democracy creates the conditions for rights, dignity, and opportunity to take root across generations. Today we showcase Shreya Joshi from @onefuture_india, reflecting on how democratic values have shaped her life, from access to education and
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As we start and celebrate #DisabilityPrideMonth, we are reminded that democracy reaches its fullest strength only when every voice is seen, heard, and valued. True democratic systems do not merely tolerate diversity, they embrace it as essential to justice, equity, and progress.
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Democracy doesn’t defend itself, it relies on people willing to hold power to account. And as this episode of the Thank You Democracy podcast makes clear, that accountability is strongest when it’s collective. In conversation with @asiacentre_org , Saritha Irugalbandara reflects
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On this #RightsWednesday, we reflect on a crucial truth: democracy cannot survive without true access to justice. For millions, rights remain abstract words on paper: unreachable without the means to navigate the legal system, afford representation, or trust that their voices
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In this episode of the Thank You Democracy Podcast, the @asiacentre_org sat down with Saritha Irugalbandara, to discuss youth voter turnout and participation in South Asia and more specifically Sri Lanka, the outcome and implications of youth-led protests and the recent
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As the global community kicks off the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development today in Sevilla, the stakes could not be higher for democracy, development, and global stability. In an op-ed for our #KeepDemorcacyAlive advocacy campaign, former President of
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On this #NexGenMonday, we’re proud to feature Emmanuel Okiri, Digital Rights Program Lead at @NubianRights Forum, whose insight reminds us what genuine participation looks like in a thriving democracy. When marginalized communities are empowered to take part in civic processes
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Just in! The June 2025 Global Democracy Coalition Newsletter. This edition is dedicated to showcasing our recent achievements and upcoming initiatives, keeping you informed and engaged in our advocacy efforts worldwide. To highlight our recent work, we continued to share
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As we reach the end of #PrideMonth and with #PrideDay tomorrow, we’re reminded of something fundamental: diversity isn’t just a value, it’s essential to a healthy democracy. Pride is more than a celebration. It’s a recognition of the struggles, resilience, and joy of LGBTQ+
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In the first half of 2025, the US administration made drastic cuts to its foreign aid, dismantling USAID, and terminating over 80% of its worldwide programming and a significant share of State Department grants. The consequences for democracy, rights, and governance (DRG).
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A vibrant democracy depends not only on the act of voting but on the ongoing systems of checks and balances that hold leaders accountable. These mechanisms ensure that those in power remain answerable to the people they serve and that laws and regulations are enacted with
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In today’s effort to sustain and strengthen democracy, intergenerational dialogue and the fight against disinformation are more critical than ever. As Vlad Adamescu and @petri_razvan from @politicalaminut reminded us, these two often overlooked dynamics lie at the heart of
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A thriving democracy is rooted in the principle that every voice matters, equally, fully, and without exception. Yet in practice, too many are still excluded, unheard, or overlooked due to systemic inequality and social barriers. Upholding the right to be heard, whether one holds
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“I thought that those issues have passed. We are still voting on issues that should already be part of our collective DNA. Why are we still fighting to include women and girls in resolutions? Why are we still pressuring for gender parity? Should this not be a given by now? And
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In the sixth episode of Season 2 of the Thank You Democracy Podcast, we sat down with Vlad Adamescu and @petri_razvan from our Coalition Partner @politicalaminut. This episode explores how they’ve built a powerful youth-oriented political platform in Romania, the challenges of
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Democracy is built not only in moments of widespread attention, but in the everyday choices that prioritize care, equity, and community. It thrives when individuals commit to understanding policies, supporting one another’s participation, and advocating for inclusion, especially
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A global report from our coalition partner, the @pewresearch, confirms what many in civic space have long sensed: widespread concern about made-up news is closely tied to declining satisfaction with democracy. Across 35 countries, more than 8 in 10 adults see fabricated news as
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#TransparencyThursday: Democracy’s survival doesn’t depend on elections alone. It depends on watchdogs, the infrastructure quietly holding power to account. These organizations don’t chase headlines. They follow the money, investigate abuses, challenge disinformation, and defend
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In the journey to strengthen democracy, preparation and perseverance are essential. Politics is not a sprint; it’s a long game that demands continuous learning, resilience, and dedication. Developing leaders who are ready to serve, and not just compete, requires commitment to
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