International Day of Democracy 2013

Parliamentary activities

In 2013, 40 national parliaments celebrated the International Day of Democracy. Get details of the parliamentary events here

Strengthening Voices for Democracy

Democracy Contest

Find out about the stories of five democracy champions who have spoken out in support of democracy

Strengthening Voices for Democracy

Interview with Farkhunda Naderi

"The urge to fight against the victimization of women has been in me since childhood."

Strengthening Voices for Democracy

Interview with Ryuhei Kawada

"I came with the strong belief that politics can create a society that puts the highest priority on life"

Strengthening Voices for Democracy

Zambia - 2013

Zambian parliament celebrated the International Day of Democracy 2013 by talking to citizens about strengthening democracy.

Strengthening Voices for Democracy

India - 2013

Parliament organized a televised debate about the “Challenges to Indian Democracy” with MPs, civil society representatives, students and journalists.

How strong is your voice?

For citizens and officials, 15 September 2013 is the day to strengthen your voice on democracy to make it work for all.

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Speak up and speak out

Citizens are demanding a bigger say in the political process. To be heard, we all must speak out clearly and convincingly.

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Download the poster

Share, adapt and reuse the IDD 2013 poster and handout.

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About democracy

10 things that you should know about democracy.

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THE IPU:
AN OVERVIEW

The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is the global organization of national parliaments. It brings parliaments together to share knowledge, unite on tackling key issues facing the world today, and to drive positive democratic change.

In 2013, IPU is promoting International Day of Democracy through its Member Parliaments in 162 countries around the world.

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The Swiss National Council. REUTERS/Pascal Lauener Frederic Passy co-founder of the IPU with William Randal Cremer in 1889 IPU President Abdelwahad Radi with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. UN Photo/Paulo Filgueiras

EVENTS 2013

The latest IDD happenings.

Zambia

Community radio programmes >>

United Kingdom

Information stand in Parliament >>

India

Debating Indian democracy >>

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