Application Deadline: 17 May 2025.
Applications are now open for the 2025 Call for Initiatives: World Forum for Democracy. The World Forum for Democracy calls for expressions of interest from innovative initiatives, from all over the world, aiming at enhancing democracy and contributing to sustainable peace.
The World Forum for Democracy is a platform for global dialogue between policymakers and civil society about contemporary democracy challenges and solutions. It highlights innovative ideas and initiatives and puts them through a thorough examination, to serve as inspiration for the Council of Europe and for states and no-state actors across the world. A unique event of its kind, the Forum contributes to the evolution of democracy towards more participatory and inclusive institutions and processes.
Program Format
- The 13th World Forum for Democracy will debate the issues and generate new ideas for tackling the challenges to living peacefully in complex societies, which we face today.
- Plenary sessions will be an opportunity to discuss with speakers from all continents, including politicians, public officials and representatives of the private sector, international organisations and civil society.
- The sessions “Time for Ideas” will include short presentations by academics, policymakers and other experts, and the presentation of 3 to 4 innovative initiatives, followed by an extensive discussion with the audience.
Requirements
- The call for initiatives is open to both public and private organizations from any country, including governmental bodies, NGOs, international institutions, and even community-based organizations that are implementing innovative projects or strategies that aim to promote democratic values and sustainable peace.
- Any public or private organisation is eligible to apply. One presenter for the selected initiatives will be invited to Strasbourg to take part in the World Forum.
Benefits - Travel and accommodation expenses will be covered by the Council of Europe if required.
How to Apply:
- Submissions from any public or private organisation should be made by answering the questionnaire in the appendix and sending it to forum_democracy@coe.int by 17 May 2025.
- One presenter for the selected initiatives will be invited to Strasbourg to take part in the World Forum.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the World Forum for Democracy.
