Democracy Playbook

The concept of democracy in its many forms—defined and experienced differently around the world but grounded in a core set of shared principles—has survived civil and world wars for nearly 2,500 years.

While imperfect in their application, the constructs of liberal democracy—based upon universal human rights; rule of law; protection of freedoms; and expectations of fairness, justice, and representation—have improved lives and opportunities for people around the world.

Yet even in its imperfection, the concept of liberal democracy is a threat to those who seek power and control for themselves while denying the personal freedom of others and fair treatment for all. So throughout history, those who believe in liberal democracy—and in the innate right of people to be free and to govern themselves—have been called to stand up to protect it.

Pro Democracy Narrative Playbook

Through creation and deployment of a Pro-Democracy Narrative Playbook, the initiative will advance proactive, evidence-based narrative(s) and messaging—and activate people through a connected and supported narrative infrastructure. In doing so, the initiative will build a more conducive upstream environment to promote and strengthen democracy and to defend and expand civic space.