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International Day of Democracy
| Date | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2025 | International Day of Democracy 2025 | World |
| Sep 15, 2026 | International Day of Democracy 2026 | World |
Information about International Day of Democracy
Note that says "vote": every vote has equal weight in a democracy.
Significance: International Day of Democracy holds up and promotes the principals of democracy. National parliaments organize their own democracy-related activities on that day to highlight the role of parliament as the cornerstone of democracy.
Type:
United Nations days
Celebrations:
Emphasizing the importance of democracy
Observed by:
UN Member States
Location:
World
Synonyms:
International Day of Democracy
Initiator:
Inter-Parliamentary Union; United Nations General Assembly
Start year:
2008
Date origin:
September 15, 1997 is the date of the Universal Declaration on Democracy.
Website:
http://www.un.org/en/events/democracyday/
