EVENTS
Civil society and other organizations are welcome to suggest events related to the Summit for Democracy- this is an important way to shape formal discussions and ensure the right voices are heard by decision-makers. If you have an idea for an event, please submit details below, or view events to learn more and sign-up for existing sessions.
All events listed below are Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Upcoming Events
30 March 2023 09:30 - 11:00
Championing Digital Democracy for All: Collective Action from the Technology for Democracy Cohort
Virtual Event | Organised by Technology for Democracy Cohort | Held in ONLINE stream of Technology for Democracy Cohort Event // New America, 740 15th St NW #900 Washington, DC 20005 in EnglishAdvancing respect for human rights
Please join us online for a Summit for Democracy cohort event where we will tackle priority action areas, including technology to support open and secure access to the Internet, and strengthening digital public infrastructure and tech for good governance. Explore how we can drive cross-sector collaboration among open, democratic societies beyond this year’s Summit for Democracy.
The event will be recorded and streamed online. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.
A detailed agenda will be available closer to the date. There will be panel discussions with high-level speakers and a presentation of activities of the Technology for Democracy Cohort.
Please RSVP online before March 29, 2023.
Please contact the following email address for more information: [email protected]
30 March 2023 17:30 - 19:00
Tackling Corruption in South Asia: Civil Society Innovations
Virtual Event | Organised by The Asia Foundation | Held in Colombo (IST) in EnglishAddressing and fighting corruption
Across South Asia economic growth and democratic development continue to be challenged by the presence of corruption. In attempting to reject corruption as an accepted practice and systemic norm, civic actors have been active in navigating both the political economy and technical obstacles to lead innovative anti-corruption efforts. These efforts are part of a long-term fight against corruption, which requires deep structural changes to a country’s institutions, it’s legal framework and its culture. Civil Society organizations in South Asia have contributed significantly to this effort and this discussion will feature the work of civil society organizations in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka to fight corruption and bolster democracy in their respective countries.
30 March 2023 15:00 - 17:00
Media Freedom Talk Show – S4D
In Person Event | Organised by | Held in CET in NetherlandsAdvancing respect for human rights
Media Freedom Talk Show. March 30, 15:00 – 17:00 CET, organized by the Government of the Netherlands, co-lead of the Media Freedom Cohort and Summit for Democracy co-host.
In-person by invitation only.
30 March 2023 15:00 - 16:00
Democracy in Africa, Regional Trends and Impact on Women
Virtual Event | Organised by Latin American and Caribbean Network for Democracy (REDLAD), Secretariat and Chair of the Community of Democracies Civil Society Pillar along with the African CS Pillar member Defend Defenders. | Held in Kampala in EnglishDefending against authoritarianism
Sincerely, we greet you from the Latin American and Caribbean Network for Democracy (REDLAD), Secretariat and Chair of the Community of Democracies Civil Society Pillar along with the African CS Pillar member Defend Defenders.
We hereby address you with the purpose of inviting you to the virtual event Democracy in Africa, Regional Trends and Impact on Women with the aim of creating a scenario for dialogue between members of the CSPillar in Africa, to reflect on democracy on the continent.
The objective of the panel is exchange experiences and national analyzes between members of the CSPillar in Africa that reflect on democracy on the continent and we would like you to give civil society views of the topic including, but not limited to, the regional trends that you have found.
The activity will take place on 30th March at 3:00 pm Kampala Time. Thank you in advance for your valuable participation in this important activity for the human rights agenda of the Community of Democracies.
30 March 2023 - 15:30
Amplifying the Voices of Workers to Safeguard Democracy in Africa
Virtual Event | Organised by "Solidarity Center Multilateral Partnership for Organizing, Worker Empowerment and Rights (M-POWER) Zambian Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) Congress of South Africa Trade Unions International Trade Union Conferation International Domestic Workers Federation" | Held in (CAT) Southern Sun Ridge, Lusaka, Zambia in English, FrenchAdvancing respect for human rights
“Amplifying the Voices of Workers to Safeguard Democracy in Africa” falls during the second Summit for Democracy, a global democracy initiative co-hosted by Costa Rica, the Netherlands, South Korea, the United States and Zambia from March 28-30, 2023. The second Summit will showcase progress made by Summit partners on commitments during the Year of Action. M-POWER is one of the largest commitments made by Summit partners.
ZCTU and M-POWER have invited representatives from organized labor on the continent at the subregional and national level as well as officials from the governments involved in M-POWER to observe and participate. Interactive sessions will focus on strengthening democracy and opening rapidly closing civic space in Africa.
The event will be in person in Zambia and streamed online. Simultaneous interpretation will be provided in French.
M-POWER is a global initiative that includes steering committee members from governments, philanthropy and labor organizations, including the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF), International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and the governments of Argentina, Canada, Spain and the United States.
30 March 2023 10:00 - 11:00
Recognizing and Encouraging the Protection of the Rights of Workers and Persons with Disabilities
In Person Event | Organised by Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) | Held in DC (EST), MCC 7th Floor (and Virtual) 1099 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20005 in EnglishAdvancing respect for human rights
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is delighted to invite you to join us on Thursday, March 30th, 2023, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, for a hybrid event entitled, “Recognizing and Encouraging the Protection of the Rights of Workers and Persons with Disabilities.”
As a follow up to the first Summit for Democracy, which recognized the importance of enhancing the rights of workers and persons with disabilities, the United States has been leading the Labor and Democracy Cohort.
Consistent with the goals of the Summit and the cohort, MCC recently added to our annual country scorecards an Employment Opportunity indicator, which measures disability rights, forced labor, workplace discrimination, and the ability of civil society organizations to start-up.
During the upcoming second Summit for Democracy, MCC is convening this event to bring together stakeholders from international labor rights groups as well as disability rights’ organizations to learn about MCC’s unique model, highlight the new indicator, and discuss how its inclusion on MCC’s scorecard can be used to encourage countries to undertake reforms in these areas.
30 March 2023 10:00 - 18:00
S4D – Youth Democracy Cohort in Costa Rica
In Person Event | Organised by Youth Democracy Cohort | Held in (CST) Costa Rica inAdvancing respect for human rights
The Youth Democracy Cohort will be organising two events on the 30th of March to address the Youth engagement. Both events will be hold at the Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones and are part of the main event of the summit.
31 March 2023 -
Dialogue A: What Does Democratic Renewal Mean for Africa and the Global South?
In Person Event | Organised by OSF, Ford Foundation | Held in (CAT) Ciela Resort, Lusaka, Zambia inDefending against authoritarianism
-A planned 75 minute conversation with an opening address by Zambian government representative
-A conversation aimed at discussing what democratic renewal means for Africa and the global South, and jointly strategize innovative ways on how democracies can deliver for their citizens
31 March 2023 -
Dialogue B: Countries in Crisis
In Person Event | Organised by OSF, Ford Foundation | Held in (CAT) Ciela Resort, Lusaka, Zambia inDefending against authoritarianism
-Discuss the various crises that are taking place across the region, and the impacts of these on citizens realising rights, enjoying development and accessing economic opportunities
-With representatives from Swaziland, Tunisia, Mali, Zimbabwe, etc.
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