Declaration of Democratic Principles: Civil society’s critical role in achieving the Summit for Democracy goals
27 March 2023 09:00 - 10:00
Virtual Event | Organised by Brookings | Held in (EST) in EnglishDefending against authoritarianism
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In the lead-up to the second Summit for Democracy, the Brookings Institution will host a webinar to mark the release of a civil society-led Declaration of Democratic Principles. The declaration—coordinated by Freedom House, the George W. Bush Institute, and the McCain Institute—includes the contributions of 14 cohorts established during the “Year of Action” following the first Summit for Democracy in December 2021. The event will examine how to advance these principles and tackle the world’s greatest corruption, democracy, and security challenges.
On March 27, join Governance Studies at Brookings for an expert panel that will highlight achievements and challenges in the “Year of Action.” The discussion will unpack ways that civil society, the private sector, and governments can work together to strengthen democracy, fight corruption, and promote respect for human rights. After their remarks, the panel will take audience questions.
Presenters
Norman Eisen
Senior Fellow – Governance Studies – The Brookings Institution
Cheikh Fall
President – AfricTivistes
Nicole Bibbins Sedaca
Executive Vice President – Freedom House
Ruslan Stefanov
Program Director and Chief Economist – Center for the Study of Democracy
Gretta Fenner
Managing Director – Basel Institute on Governance
Jeanne Bourgault
President and CEO – Internews