International Day of Democracy: History, Themes, and Significance
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | International Day of Democracy |
| Date | September 15 |
| Established | United Nations General Assembly, 2007 |
| First Observance | 2008 |
| 2024 Theme | Ensuring effective governance of AI at all levels |
| Historical Background | Originated from the International Conferences on New and Restored Democracies (ICNRD) process (1988) |
| Key Documents | Universal Declaration on Democracy (1997) |
| Key Events | Sixth ICNRD conference in Doha, Qatar (2006) |
| UN Resolution | Adopted on November 8, 2007 |
| Significance | Promotes democratic principles, assesses global democracy, emphasizes freedom and human rights |
| UNESCO's Role | Supports democratic development, transition, and consolidation |
| Global Activities | Photo competitions, workshops, live debates, radio phone-ins, civil society meetings |