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The Global Citizens’ Assembly has voted that the crime of Ecocide should be enshrined in international and national laws, and that it should be firmly enforced. The Global Assembly’s declaration, which is being...
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UN Secretary-General presents roadmap for upgrading the UN
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Climate Assembly Presents Citizens' Report
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Liechtenstein Institute reinforces the Direct Democracy Navigator
The Direct Democracy Navigator, a joint project by Democracy International and the Swiss Democracy Foundation has gained a new host organisation with the Liechtenstein Institute. With its long experience in democracy...
European Commission commits to banning caged farming as a result of European citizens’ initiative, End the Cage Age
European Commission commits to banning caged farming in the European Union as a result of European citizens’ initiative, End the Cage Age
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“The 1.5° target is a top priority” - German Climate Assembly presents recommendations
Climate Assembly presents results together with former Federal President and participants.
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The long-awaited Conference on the Future of Europe officially launched in Strasbourg on Sunday, 9th May 2021. The EU institutions have promised citizens and civil society a Conference that will be an innovative and...
International Day of Multilateralism: civil society groups call for a more democratic UN
On the occasion of the International Day for Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace on 24 April, a group of over 80 civil society organisations calls for a more inclusive and democratic UN. Organisations such as Avaaz...
Citizens' Assembly hands over results to Schäuble and the Bundestag
Mehr Demokratie – Democracy International
Media release
15.03.2021
The handover event will be livestreamed in its entirety - Media places on site are limited