|
|
Parliaments Preparing for International Day of Democracy
un article par Inter-parliamentary Union
Parliaments from across the world are planning
activities to mark the sixth International Day of
Democracy (IDD) on 15 September 2013. This year’s
theme “Strengthening Voices for Democracy” aims to
promote freedom of expression and encourage people
from all sectors of society to get involved in
politics. Over 90 parliaments have participated
in this global event since it was proclaimed
through a United Nations General Assembly
resolution in 2007.
click on photo to enlarge
Activities include a week-long celebration of the
IDD around the country by Sierra Leone’s National
Commission for Democracy, which is also planning to
award institutions that stand-out in championing
citizens’ views and opinions.
In Uruguay, a parliamentary meeting on “Democracy
and Participation”, will focus on the political
participation of women and young people, whilst
Zambian students, school children and civil
society groups will be given the chance to talk to
senior parliamentarians on radio shows aired
across the country.
In Australia and Germany, focus will be on campaigns
aimed at inspiring people, particularly the youth,
to engage with democracy.
Meanwhile, a debate between MPs, diplomats,
academics and civil society on democratic values and
human rights is being organized by the Arab
Parliament.
An IPU contest inviting people around the world to
share their stories on how they are making their
voices heard is also being held to mark IDD. The
winning entries will receive an Amazon Kindle
loaded with e-books about democracy. For more
details on the competition and other information
on how to take part in the International Day of
Democracy, go to www.ipu.org/idd.
Alternatively, find out more on social media, with
the twitter hashtag #DemocracyDay and the Facebook
page www.facebook.com/internationaldayofdemocr
acy.
|
|
DISCUSSION
Question(s) liée(s) à cet article:
How can we develop the institutional framework for a culture of peace?,
* * * * *
Commentaire le plus récent:
This discussion question applies to the following articles:
100th Anniversary of the Peace Palace in The Hague
Parliaments Preparing for International Day of Democracy
Sixth Summit of Global Alliance for Ministries and Infrastructures of Peace
Global Alliance for Ministries and Infrastructures for Peace (GAMIP) 2013 Switzerland Summit
Ghana: Most Rev. Prof Asante: I have a dream for peace
Rwanda: 3rd African Alliance for Peace Summit
Union Interparlementaire célèbre 125 années d’action parlementaire internationale au service de la paix et de la démocratie
Inter-Parliamentary Union to mark 125 years of global parliamentary action on peace and democracy
One billion signatures for peace
Civil society has a critical role to play in ensuring lasting peace in Latin America: Tunisian Nobel Peace prize winner Ali Zeddini, speaking in Colombia
Let’s mark Canada’s 150th birthday by establishing a Department of Peace
For articles since 2016, click here .
|
|
par domain d'action
par date
