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Worldwide articles on Democracy Chronicles
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Zero Hour for Mother Earth
This is Zero Hour for Mother Earth. We have run out of time. The response to climate change is building economic, transportation and housing systems based on clean, sustainable, renewable energy.
International Day Of Democracy 15 September 2018
International Day of Democracy will mark its 10th anniversary on 15 September 2018. This day has been observed by United Nations member states since 2008.
Abuse of Female Journalists is Consistent Pattern Across the World
More than half reported they had been threatened or abused in a face-to-face encounter, with over a quarter saying they had been physically attacked.
Why Countries Need A Holistic Approach To Prevent Corruption
IDEA encourages governments, address the issue of money in politics holistically and design preventive measures in a horizontal manner with all stakeholders
VIDEO: Election Interference as the New Norm Of Digital Statecraft
Cyber-security professionals, journalists and key stakeholders discuss the development of norms around election influence and interference and lessons learned.
Corruption Watchdog Says Anti-Foreign Bribery Laws Ignored
New Transparency International report suggests foreign bribery alive and well, with little progress in fighting it despite governments enforcing anti-bribery laws.
VIDEO: Democracy’s Crisis of Identity
Identity has become a divisive political concept around the world. In recent years appeals to group identity have warrant the election of Donald Trump.
How Democracies Can Fight Authoritarianism With Soft Power
Democracies are increasingly more vulnerable to the “sharp power” tactics of authoritarian regimes but should not adopt these same tactics in response.
Outgoing UN Human Rights Chief Warns UN Could Collapse
Outgoing United Nations’ Human Rights chief says the power held by the five permanent members of the Security Council could cause the U.N. to “collapse.”