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Summit for Democracy

to assist the citizens of autocracies and weak
democracies.
s the world’s leading democracies gathered to
affirm the centrality of democracy and democratic 2. Renew international settings. Democracies must
A freedoms to a more peaceful and prosperous reform international institutions so that they reflect
world, International IDEA the International Republican and promote democratic values.
Institute (IRI) and the International Foundation for 3. Scale-up support to independent, ethical media
Electoral Systems (IFES) with other pro-democracy and the overall information ecosystem to ensure
organizations and institutions, joined forces to issue Five access to accurate information while addressing
Messages ahead of the ‘Summit for Democracy.’ mis-/disinformation. Democracies must promote
This collective effort underscored the work needed independent, verified, and fact-checked information.
to support inclusive and credible elections, confront 4. Strengthen and support existing structures
corruption, hold elected leaders accountable and defend and encourage the creation of new structures
fundamental human rights, civil society and independent and systems to enable greater transparency,
media. With these Five Messages, the various accountability, and coordination among
organisations called upon the Summit’s participants to governments, technology companies, and civil
demonstrate global leadership and solidarity in protecting society. Democracies must address the business
and advancing democracy at home and worldwide. models of internet platforms and algorithms that
actively push harmful, violent content.
The Five Messages were:
5. Put our own house in order. Democracies must
1. Show solidarity with the world’s democrats. restore their credibility. including by ensuring that
Democracies must deploy resources more effectively elections uphold key international standards and
obligations and have credible and transparent
results that foster public trust.
Credit: International Idea
Link to original article published: https://www.idea.int/news-media/news/five-messages-summit-democracy-0
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