Democracy International e.V.
Direct democracy, Citizen participation, Transparency
Cologne , DE
Democracy International is a Germany-based NGO working on the promotion of direct democracy and citizen participation worldwide. Its aim is to give citizens a real say in political decision-making by strengthening direct democracy at the national, European and global level. Democracy International advocates for more transparent and participatory policies, supports activists internationally and organises opportunities to learn and exchange best practices.
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CONTACT
Democracy International e.V.
Gürzenichstraße 21 a-c
50667 Cologne
Germany+49 (0) 221 669 66 50
contact@democracy-international.org
QUICK FACTS
- Promoting direct democracy
- Advocating for more citizen participation
- Working towards more transparency in politics
- Supporting democracy activists worldwide
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HISTORY
Democracy International grew out of an international alliance of NGOs working towards more citizen participation in Europe. It was officially founded as an NGO in 2011 with the wider goal of fostering direct democracy all over the Globe. Democracy International is represented by an inter-national board, the headquarters are based in Cologne, Germany.
TEAM
LATEST PROJECTS
- A better European Citizens' InitiativeDemocracy International has always fought for more citizen participation in the EU. Even before the organization was officially founded the then-existing alliance lobbied for & won the introduction of the European Citizens' Initiative.
- We the PeoplesInternational collaboration and global governance need to improve significantly and become more accountable to those affected most: the world’s citizens. Our We the Peoples campaign works to make the UN more inclusive and democratic.
GALLERY
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Participants at the Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy in Rome -
Our European Public Sphere Dome at Camp For Future, Hambacher Forst -
Urging the European Parliament not to forget the 9.000.000 citizens who have signed a European Citizens' Initiative
