Democracy is in crisis at home and abroad. Polarization is high, trust is low, and public discourse is toxic. At a time when many universities are grappling with their role in American democracy, Notre Dame is uniquely situated to respond to this crisis. The Notre Dame Democracy Initiative will establish Notre Dame as a leader in the study of democracy both in the U.S. and worldwide, as a convenor for conversations about and actions to preserve democracy, and as a model for the formation of civically engaged citizens and public servants. This University-wide initiative bridges research, education, and policy work across multiple units and will extend beyond campus to policymakers and federal agencies in Washington, D.C.
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University of Notre Dame Democracy Initiative
HQ Country
United States
Office locations
India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, United Kingdom, United States
Where they work
Global
Modality of engagement
(Civic) education, Capacity building, Convening of dialogues, Events, Research/analysis/knowledge production
Thematic area
Anti-corruption, Business and human rights, Citizen participation, Civil society strengthening, Climate change and democracy, Constitution building, Countering authoritarianism, Data, Democracy assistance, Democratic innovations, Disinformation, Economic empowerment, Elections, Freedom of expression, Gender equality & rights, Human rights, Judicial reform, Legal assistance, LGBTQI+ rights, Local democracy, Media freedom, Migration, Multilateralism, Parliamentary support, Peacebuilding, Political parties, Racial justice, Religion, Social movements/collective action, Technology and democracy, Transparency & open government, Youth