Global Democracy Coalition Forum 2025
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As part of the Global Democracy Coalition (GDC) Forum 2025, regional dialogues will take place between March and April 2025, providing a platform for democracy advocates, civil society organizations, policymakers, and youth leaders to discuss regional challenges, exchange best practices, and collaborate on strengthening democratic resilience. Each regional forum will bring diverse perspectives to the global conversation on democracy, ensuring that local insights inform international efforts. The discussions will contribute to policy recommendations, advocacy strategies, and cross-regional partnerships, feeding into the GDC’s broader global initiatives.
EUROPE GDC FORUM
The Europe Regional Forum 2025, co-hosted by Atlas Movement and the GDC, will take place in Milan, Italy on 15 March 2025. The forum will convene citizens, activists, policymakers, and thought leaders to explore how democratic societies can unite in a global pro-freedom coalition. Against the backdrop of democratic backsliding, polarization, and weakened international responses to oppression, this forum will examine how democratic actors can better support freedom struggles worldwide. Through panels, workshops, and strategic discussions, participants will debate innovative ways to build value-based alliances, reform international institutions, and strengthen cross-regional collaboration in defense of fundamental rights. Taking place just days before Italy’s Memorial Day for Mafia Victims, the event will also reflect on Europe’s own historical struggles for freedom. The outcomes of these discussions will shape GDC’s broader regional and global democracy initiatives, contributing to a shared international strategy for democratic resilience.
AMERICAS GDC FORUM
The Americas Regional Forum 2025, co hosted by Red de Innovación Local and the GDC, will take place on March 19 and 20, 2025 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The forum will bring together civil society leaders, policymakers, youth activists, and democracy advocates to explore innovative approaches to strengthening participatory democracy across the region. With a focus on citizen engagement, youth political participation, and collaborative governance, the two-day event will feature panel discussions, interactive workshops, and site visits showcasing local democratic innovations. Participants will analyze challenges to youth engagement, co-create solutions for inclusive governance, and exchange best practices in strengthening democratic resilience. The forum will also emphasize regional collaboration and cross-border change networks, equipping participants with practical tools to enhance community-driven democratic initiatives. Through hands-on sessions and peer learning, this forum will empower local actors to drive democratic innovation and shape a more inclusive and participatory democracy in the Americas.
AFRICA GDC FORUM
The Africa Regional Forum 2025, co-organized by The Youth Café, CAHED Kenya, CVA Rwanda, Afrobarometer, and SOMWA, and the GDC, will take place in Nairobi, Kenya on 28 March, 2025. This forum will convene democracy advocates, civil society leaders, policymakers, and youth representatives to address the most pressing democratic challenges and opportunities across the continent. This forum will highlight the intersections between democracy, human rights, and environmental justice, emphasizing youth leadership in shaping resilient and sustainable democratic systems. Discussions will explore democratic resilience, electoral integrity, civic engagement, gender inclusion, and digital governance, ensuring that solutions are rooted in regional realities. Through panel discussions, breakout sessions, and interactive workshops, participants will develop actionable recommendations to strengthen democracy and foster collaboration between regional and global stakeholders. The forum will also serve as a platform for youth-driven democratic innovation, amplifying voices from across Africa to shape the broader democracy agenda.
ASIA GDC FORUM
The Asia-Pacific Regional Forum 2025, co-organized by The Asia Centre and the GDC, will take place on 4 April 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. This forum will bring together youth leaders, civil society organizations, policymakers, and democracy advocates to address the challenges of electoral integrity and youth political participation in the region. Despite comprising over 700 million young people aged 15-24, youth in Asia-Pacific face significant barriers to political engagement, including legal voting age restrictions, underrepresentation in legislatures, and political persecution for activism. As democratic backsliding and weakened electoral integrity continue to impact governance, this forum will explore strategies to enhance youth civic engagement and political inclusion. Through panel discussions, interactive group sessions, and plenary dialogues, participants will develop a youth-centered agenda for democracy and an action plan to strengthen political participation across the region. The event, held in a hybrid format, will provide a platform for collaboration among regional and international partners, ensuring that youth voices shape the future of democracy in Asia-Pacific.
