International Day of Democracy

The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Democracy is annually held on September 15 to raise public awareness about democracy. Many people and organizations worldwide, including government agencies and non-government organizations, hold various initiatives to promote democracy on the International Day of Democracy. Events and activities include discussions, conferences and press conferences involving keynote speakers, often those who are leaders or educators heavily involved in supporting and endorsing democratic governments and communities. But have we really realised the fruits of democracy? Are those countries that say they are democratic really practice democracy fully fledged?To help to unpack this global crisis we have on the line:…… 1. Martin Chungong Secretary General Inter-Parliamentary Union2. Ibrahim Fakir Manager Electoral Institute for Sustainability of Democracy in Africa3. Dr Augustine Mogolowond Director Institute of Democracy for Africa