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Shadows of the Past: How Soviet Inferiority Narratives Hinder Democracy in Moldova and Ukraine
Post-Soviet countries like Ukraine and Moldova are deeply influenced by inferiority narratives — pervasive beliefs of national inadequacy rooted in Soviet-era legacies. This article examines how these narratives shape...
Member Spotlight
Empowering Youth and Women for Elective Political Power in Nigeria
Following their earlier story, Children and Young People Living for Peace (CYPLP) returns with a second event contribution to the International Democracy Community. This September initiative marked International Democracy Day...
Photo of the artist Lena Nicolajsen provided by the artist
European Union
The feeling of freedom: talking about rights through art
At the hot summer weekend of Cologne Pride, Europe Dome gathered over 150 visitors, presenting an art...
Photo of Yasuni rainforest provided by Jorge Espinosa
Ecuador
Yasunidos: ten years of determination prove people do have power
Back in 2013, we already spoke to Yasuni about a then newly proposed citizens’ initiative aimed at protecting...
Photo from Ukrainian Vibes tour
Germany
Building Bridges: Exploring Europe’s Future on the Ukrainian Vibes Tour...
In the summer of 2023, the Ukrainian Vibes team embarked on a tour through the German Bundesland Saxony with...
Photo from the ECI Day take by Democracy International
European Union
European Parliament's Bold New Vision for the European Citizens...
Democracy International has been working on strengthening the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) for over 11...
Germany
Registration Democracy Camp
Register here to join your country delegation and meet the other 59 exciting young Europeans in Vallendar...
Germany
35 Years of Mehr Demokratie: The Future of Mehr Demokratie
35 years ago, eight people had one goal: the introduction of direct democracy at all political levels,...
PODCAST: The Citizens' Chamber in the Canton of Vaud
Global
PODCAST: The Citizens' Chamber in the Canton of Vaud
   
Tunisia
Upon The Shadow - A Film Afternoon about the Living Realities of LGBTIQ...
On 6 June 2023, as part of the Tunisian Democracy Connectors project, we showed the documentary "Upon the...
Europe Dome at weltwärts festival 2023
Germany
Europe, LGBTQI+ and Human Rights - Democracy International at PrideCologne...
In a few weeks, Cologne will be colourful, proud and loud again. On the weekend from 7 to 9 July ColognePride...
France
Between abuses and political crisis : “state participation” in France...
"It's the idea that participation is not used to manage political dissensus and political contestation. It is...