International Day of Democracy - September 15
The International Day of Democracy, observed on September 15, is a global celebration dedicated to promoting and upholding the principles of democracy. Established by the United Nations in 2007, this day serves as a reminder of the crucial role democracy plays in ensuring freedom, human rights, and the rule of law.
It encourages governments and citizens alike to engage in dialogue, participate in decision-making processes, and strive for transparency and accountability. The day is marked by activities and events worldwide that highlight the importance of democratic governance and the ongoing efforts needed to strengthen democratic institutions.
- Democracy and the United Nations169045
- International Day of Democracy - UN - September 15169041
- International Day of Democracy - IPU169042
- UNESCO - International Day of Democracy233128
- Inter-Parliamentary Union301149
- Wikipedia169046
- People Power Revolution - Wikipedia301154
- Facebook169049
- Google News169055
- Google Images169059
- YouTube169050
- #DemocracyDay2022305138
- #DemocracyDay169054
- #InternationalDemocracyDay301159
- #ProDemocracyJournalism301158
- #FightForDemocracy305139
- #VotingRights305136
- #MediaFreedom305137
- Protecting Press Freedom for Democracy - UN 233129
- Secretary-General's message on the International Day of Democracy - UN 15.09.25487513
- Tweet: #Democracy aims to preserve and promote the dignity and fundamental rights of citizens, and to achieve social justice. - @IPUparliament 15.09.25487514
- ‘Let Us Reaffirm Democracy as a Force for Dignity, Inclusion, Peace,’ Says Secretary-General in Message for International Day - UN 03.09.25487350
- International Day of Democracy 2025: Democracy, Inequality, and Disinformation in Latin America and the Caribbean - UNDP 01.09.25487351
- Tweet: Democracy enables people to shape their futures. This #DemocracyDay, Sunday 15 September, embrace the power of voting and having your demands heard. - @UNGeneva 13.09…432011
- Tweet: This year’s #DemocracyDay looks at the complex relationship between democracy and digitalization. - @UNDP 13.09.24432010
- Democracy is built from the grassroots: Congress President statement for International Day of Democracy - Council of Europe 13.09.24432008
- OAS Permanent Council to Commemorate XXIII Anniversary of the Inter-American Democratic Charter and International Day of Democracy - OAS 09.09.24432009
- Conference - International Democracy Day Brussels 2022 - European Committee of the Regions, Brussels - 15 September, 11:45–13:00305141
- IDEA - Round table on Democratization in Africa - 15 - 16 September 2022 09:00305147
- Advocacy groups to hold briefing prior to International Day of Democracy - Alabama Reporter 13.09.22305143
- Still Top of the Class? Sweden’s Democracy in a Global Perspective - IDEA 12.09.22305144
- Towards the restoration of democracy in Myanmar: Reflections on Democracy Day - IDEA 12.09.22305145
- Scholar who saw all this coming: Americans "do not really understand liberal democracy" - Salon 12.09.22305148
- Marking International Day, Secretary-General Stresses Democracy Cannot Survive without Free Press, Freedom of Expression - America Times 06.09.22305146
- Opinion: Corruption is a pandemic. The solution is democracy - Devex 27.09.21301156
- Ways to tackle democracy challenges posed by COVID-19 crisis - Times Now 15.09.21301155
- International Democracy Day - UNDP 15.09.20233130
- Video: International Day of Democracy message from NED president and CEO Damon Wilson - NED 14.09.21301157
- Social media toolkit: International Day of Democracy 2020301150
- UN chief urges ‘active, substantive and meaningful participation’ on International Day of Democracy - UN News 14.09.19233131
- International Day of Democracy- Remarks by Jimmy Carter 9/08 - YouTube169058