Protecting unpopular speech and defense of minority views are critically important worldwide
Worldwide articles on Democracy Chronicles
View news about the struggle for better democracy on a worldwide level including everything from the United Nations to international charities. Also see our World Democracy section!
Countering the Critics of Democracy Promotion
Democracy promotion around the world remains the most important foreign policy goal
Balance of Social Media Era Power Shifts
Communications and changing social media era power of technology changing people power balance
Malala Renews Call for Worldwide Push on Education
Pakistani women’s education activist Malala Yousafzai calls for worldwide push on education
VIDEO: Crackdown on Dissent Seen Worldwide
Governments around the world are changing laws to allow police to crackdown on dissent in public
Election Watch: Malagasy Freedom
Madagascar deserves restorative justice. Madagascar deserves the expertise of the world. Madagascar deserves Malagasy Freedom and the attention of the International Community.
Worldwide Protesters March for Indigenous Rights
Idle No More march for indigenous rights originated with tribes of Canada have grown into worldwide movement celebrating historic 250th anniversary
Russia Dictatorship Target of Worldwide Greenpeace Protest
Russia detainment of activists sparks making dictatorship target of worldwide Greenpeace protest
Sudan Needs Help of the International Community
The time to act is now because Sudan Needs Help. The international community should band together to address the humanitarian crisis in this and many other regions of the world.
New Human Rights Journalism Awards Released
Human Rights Journalism awards handed out for reporting on rights both in democratic world and in places where journalists face violence for their work