Today, May 1, 2024, Gina Romero begins her mandate as the new UNSR on Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association. To advance freedom of assembly, human rights, and democracy, Romero’s message to the World Movement community is “we need to work together.”

This #WorldPressFreedomDay , Maria Ressa's words underscore the urgent need to protect the information ecosystem. “2024 is a year where if we do not get the right solutions in place globally for a very corrupted information ecosystem, we will not have the integrity of elections.”

“Freedom of expression enables democracy to function. Democracy is dead when press freedom is under attack”. - Richard Mulonga, Executive Director of Bloggers of Zambia. #WorldPressFreedomDay

“The need for more independent and nuanced journalism is only growing stronger.” This #WPFD2024 , amidst many challenges to free press, aliaibrahim عليا ابراهيم, CEO of @daraj_media highlights the need to work together to advance democracy and protect fundamental freedoms.

#LocalElections : Just voted this evening with my amazing family. 🗳☑️

If you haven't voted yet, there's still plenty of time... and don't forget your photo id!

#LoveDemocracy #LoveYourNeighbour

After years of working in civil society, Byron Rodrìguez P. 🇬🇹 was elected as a member of Congress in #Guatemala . His advice to young leaders passionate about fostering change - “lose the fear and get involved in politics.” Watch his #CrossoverInitative video: youtu.be/aCS6j0UGDao

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Leading up to #WPFD2024 , Celine Samson, head of the online verification team at VERA Files and #HurfordYouth fellow, highlights the important role of independent media in advancing accountability and democracy using a singular tool: Facts.

Ahead of #WPFD2024 independent Guatemalan journalist Juan Luis Font, shares why press freedom is crucial to advance democracy. 'Only an informed society, nourished by the debate of ideas and the contrast of perspectives offered by an independent press, can make truly free decisions.'

'If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair'. #HappyWorkersDay to all women and girls challenging the status quo at workplaces. #Genderequality is a must!

#LaborDay #happylabourday2024

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#AMERICANVOTERS #Patriots #LoveDemocracy #Independents #GOP #Millenials #GenZ PLEASE READ THIS⬇️

This week in Dem News:

· Panel Discussion 'Disarming Disinformation'
· Egyptian Security Forces Arrest Activists for Demonstrating Solidarity with Women in Gaza and Sudan
· Revitalizing Multilateralism: Shared Values, Leadership, and Space for Independent Voices

Democracy ALERT: Marr Nyang, Gambian Democracy Advocate and Hurford Youth Fellow was Detained for Attempting to Hold a Peaceful Sit-Down Protest.

Join us in solidarity by sharing this Alert with your networks:
movedemocracy.org/democracy-aler… Marr Nyang

Democracy ALERT in connection to the arrest of Marr and others by the World Movement

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You can still register!

“Defending Human Rights Defenders: Youth-led Initiatives to Support Democracy Activists in Times of Crisis” on April 30 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

Learn more here: zoom.us/meeting/regist…

#Egypt : On April 23, at least 18 activists were arrested for demonstrating solidarity with women in Gaza and Sudan.

While most of those arrested have been released, this development violates people’s rights to freedom of expression. Learn more: bit.ly/3QjRSdw

#Egypt : On April 23, at least 18 activists were arrested for demonstrating solidarity with women in Gaza and Sudan.

While most of those arrested have been released, this development violates people’s rights to freedom of expression. Learn more: bit.ly/3QjRSdw