Theme: Building a Global Coalition for Freedom
Date: 15 March 2025 from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM CET
Location: Cascina Cuccagna, Via Privata Cuccagna 2/4, Milan, Italy (In-Person) & Online (Zoom link to be provided when registered)
Host: Atlas Movement
On March 15, 2025, Atlas Movement in collaboration with the Global Democracy Coalition (GDC) will host the Europe GDC Forum 2025 in Milan, Italy during the Freedom Marathon. This event will bring together citizens, activists, policymakers, and thought leaders from various regions to explore the creation of a Global Coalition for Freedom. The forum will also be accessible to a global audience through digital participation.
The Europe GDC Forum 2025 takes place in the context of growing global challenges—ranging from the war in Ukraine to the ongoing Palestinian struggle—where citizens around the world have increasingly lost faith in the ability of global powers to uphold democratic values and human rights. In a time of rising polarization and growing divisions, the need for a values-based coalition supporting freedom and democracy has never been more urgent.
The forum will examine how Europe and other democracies can help fill the leadership void left by more isolationist foreign policies, especially in light of the failures of traditional international mechanisms to respond effectively to human rights violations and oppression. Through panels, workshops, and discussions, the event will explore various pathways to create a global pro-freedom coalition, whether through reforming existing institutions like the European Union or United Nations, building entirely new multilateral frameworks, or strengthening regional unions and alliances.
Event Highlights:
- Panels & Workshops: Participants will engage in dynamic discussions focusing on the creation of a Global Coalition for Freedom, exploring case studies of successful freedom movements, and identifying actionable solutions to strengthen democracy and human rights across the globe.
- Speakers: Leading experts, activists, and political figures will provide insights on building cross-border collaborations and crafting policy solutions to support global freedom struggles.
- Global Dialogue: While the focus will be on Europe, the forum will incorporate perspectives from other regions, fostering a truly global exchange of ideas, strategies, and experiences.
Why Attend?
- Contribute to the creation of a new coalition dedicated to defending democracy, freedom, and human rights worldwide.
- Participate in actionable discussions aimed at reforming international organizations and strengthening alliances based on shared democratic values.
- Network with like-minded individuals and organizations committed to advancing freedom in a highly polarized world.
The Europe GDC Forum 2025 will also have special significance as it occurs just before Italy’s Memorial Day for Mafia Victims, a day dedicated to honoring Italy’s freedom fighters against organized crime. This connection will emphasize the broader global struggle for freedom and justice.