World Democracy Day 2024: Voices from the Caux Democracy Forum 2024
25/09/2024
"While we fight for equality and democracy we can also be confident that eventually, worldwide, these ideas of equality and democracy will succeed" - Rajmohan Gandhi (India) - Historian, journalist, former MP and grandson of Mahatma Gandhi.
On the occasion of today's World Democracy Day 2024, we bring you conversations from participants at this summer's Caux Democracy Forum on the state of democracy and the importance of embodying its values and holding on to hope.
As part of our 3-year Caux Democracy Programme, this year’s Caux Democracy Forum brought together people from 70 countries, representing governments, civil society, youth organisations and like-minded peoples' movements, to explore how each of us can contribute to revitalising democracy across Europe and the world and to enhance democratic governance, human rights and sustainable economic development.
This programme also includes the Geneva Democracy Dialogues, designed to facilitate open, inclusive, and informed discussions on challenges for democracy, foster collaboration and innovation, and generate actionable recommendations.
The next Geneva Democracy Dialogue will take place on 9 October during the Geneva Democracy Week.
Register now to atttend the Geneva Democracy Dialogue (9 October) in person in Geneva
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