Today, on September 15, 2019, we join democrats around the world in celebrating the International Day of Democracy under the theme “Participation!” The World Movement continues to encourage participation by facilitating dialogue that engages youth, musicians, and artists—all who stand to benefit from democracy, but are often excluded from democracy discussions. Recently, the World Movement…
The Maghreb Economic Forum (MEF) is an independent Think-and-Do Tank founded in 2011 on the premise of supporting economic and social development in the Maghreb region. Our mission is to convene and mobilize diverse actors to catalyze sustainable economic and social development in the Maghreb. MEF believes that an informed, active citizenry is the key…
© Private. Post submitted by Steering Committee member Matteo Mecacci. Over the last 20 years, the World Movement for Democracy has involved an extraordinary group of people, who in many cases have dedicated their entire life to defend human rights and to hold their governments accountable. At times, it has been overwhelming to hear first…
Post submitted by Steering Committee member Lee Cheuk Yan. This year is the 20th anniversary of the World Movement. It is both time for celebration and reflection. I was in New Delhi twenty years ago representing the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions, the independent Union in Hong Kong. I was also then an elected Legislative…