Lisbeth Pilegaard

#Democracy #ForeignAffairs #Mediation| Board member & ExCom Chair @EEDemocracy |

[GlobalThinkersForum @GlobalThinkersF]

We introduce our mentee from #Greece, Angeliki Alexopoulou a #communication specialist with a background in #culture. Her #mentor is @L_Pilegaard, #democracy expert and senior civil society #leader with 25+ years of experience. #GTF #mentoring #sdgs #denmark #europe

[Estonian MFA 🇪🇪 | 🌻 #StandWithUkraine @MFAestonia]

For the fifth year, we mark the Day of Political Prisoners in Belarus. While some have been freed, 848 people remain unjustly imprisoned for speaking freely, defending human rights, and believing in a democratic future. Since 2020, nine political prisoners have died behind bars due to torture and inhuman conditions.

Behind every political prisoner is a family waiting, hoping, and enduring unimaginable pain. We stand in solidarity with all those unjustly detained and call for their immediate and unconditional release and rehabilitation. Accountability, targeted sanctions, and sustained international pressure are urgently needed. They must not be forgotten.

[Lisbeth Pilegaard @L_Pilegaard]

Good to meet Ambassador Harris @DKambCanada and get an update on the Canadian developments and exchange on international affairs while in Ottawa for the #OttawaCivicSpaceSummit

[European Endowment for Democracy @EEDemocracy]

We’re wrapping up our Impact Brief series
Amid war, #Ukraine is preserving the foundations of its democratic future.
Independent media, civic organisations, and veteran groups play a key role in recovery & revitalisation.
For Europe, this is strategic. https://t.co/EU03lrInWB

[European Endowment for Democracy @EEDemocracy]

Have you explored EED's impact briefs yet?
Today's highlight is #Belarus, where flexible EED support helped stabilise core capacity and preserve access to independent information and civic engagement in an extremely restrictive environment.
https://t.co/WmHM7Pw3cr

[European Endowment for Democracy @EEDemocracy]

This week, EED held a closed event “What's next for Moldova's resilience building - a strategic vision” by WatchDog.MD Community

[European Endowment for Democracy @EEDemocracy]

Today, EED Executive Director, Jerzy Pomianowski, launched EED Annual Report in the @EP_ForeignAff
➡️ In 2025 EED was the first to provide emergency funds after US funding freeze
➡️ Its work was recognised in the #DemocracyShield Communication
Read more: https://t.co/M8kAE4GbfZ

[Lisbeth Pilegaard @L_Pilegaard]

Congratulations #lithuania

[Gitanas Nausėda @GitanasNauseda]

Thirty-six years ago, on March 11, 1990, Lithuania became the first country to break away from the USSR and returned to the family of European nations. Today, we are proud members of the EU and NATO!

[Cooperation Canada @cooperation_ca]

We're thrilled to announce the newest speakers for #OCSS2026: Nurjehan Mawani, C.M., LL.D (hon), Lisa McIntosh Sundstrom,@L_Pilegaard and @Drlobsangsangay!

Join us in protecting civic space for all. Register before the early bird deadline of January 31:
https://t.co/jnihiQXO3m

[GlobalThinkersMentors @GTFMentoring]

@L_Pilegaard is a seasoned #democracy expert & senior #civilsociety leader with more than 25 years of professional experience with inclusion & representation, primarily from conflict-affected countries. Read her interview here: https://t.co/slBKeqAdPt #GTF #Mentoring #Leadership

[Lisbeth Pilegaard @L_Pilegaard]

Congratulations @davidmcallister
Looking forward to our common continued fight for a more democratic world 🌏

[European Endowment for Democracy @EEDemocracy]

Yesterday, EED held its December Board of Governors meeting, which saw @davidmcallister re-elected as Chair of the Board of Governors.

Board Members pointed to the key role of EED in the external dimension of the #DemocracyShield and EU Civil Society Strategy.

[Lisbeth Pilegaard @L_Pilegaard]

Thank you for your strong support and contribution @SigneGuro

[Signe Guro Gilen @SigneGuro]

Thank you to Denmark for hosting Nordic Women Mediator Network in Copenhagen! The network lives on - stronger and more committed on pushing the agenda! #Womenpeaceandsecurity #1325 - mediation
@NWM_Norway @NorwayMFA @DanishMFA @FinlandOslo @MFAIceland @SweMFA @WomenMediators

[Jerzy Pomianowski @j_pomianowski]

We @EEDemocracy are honoured to be part of Democracy Shield & EU Strategy for Civil Society published today.
Defending democratic values abroad shields democracy at home. Democracy Shield&Democracy „Spear” makes us stronger and makes world a safer place.

https://t.co/j59kXI7bdO

[Lisbeth Pilegaard @L_Pilegaard]

Lot on the agenda when meeting with Ambassador Silladsen @DKAMBinLT in #vilnius with the @eu2025dk #NordicBaltic #Belarus @EEDemocracy #NordicWomenMediator @DanishMFA

[European Endowment for Democracy @EEDemocracy]

Today at #Forum2000, EED's Executive Chair Lisbeth Pilegaard moderated a panel co-organised by EED on technology and democracy, featuring Artsiom Katnsavy of https://t.co/djxtCmIXD3, Pavel Liber of Society22, and Daria Minksy of the Thomason Reuters Foundation.

[OfficeBLRinCZE @OfficeBLRinCZE]

Běloruští IT profesionálové jsou 🔑 k demokracii!
Na panelu „Bělorusko: technologie pro demokracii“ na @Forum_2000 mluvili @PashaLiber (Hlas/Nové #Bělorusko), @kontsevoi (@devby) a @dariaminsky (média/AI) o roli technologií v odporu proti Lukašenkovi. Poskytují řešení pro oběti, propojují exil a domov a budují kyberbezpečnost. Značná část ⚪️🔴⚪️ běloruské IT komunity funguje v exilu, vč. Prahy 🇨🇿.
Díky @L_Pilegaard z @EEDemocracy za moderaci!

[European Endowment for Democracy @EEDemocracy]

Inspired and honoured by meeting Syrian activists and civil society actors in Damascus. Their voices, ideas and collective energy bring hope for Syria's democratic future. Important field mission by EED team, @j_pomianowski, @L_Pilegaard.

[Maia Sandu @sandumaiamd]

The Moldovan people have spoken. Sunday’s election results are clear: the Moldovans are united in our desire for peace, democracy, and Europe — and in the courage to defend them.

This is not just a party’s victory — it is Moldova’s victory. The European path is our way forward.

[Council of Europe @coe]

Today, on the International Day of Democracy, the Council of Europe launches the website of the New Democratic Pact for Europe.

A Pact for stronger democratic foundations and more tangible results for all.

Explore: https://t.co/cKTaO64CNZ

#NewDemocraticPact

[Tala Sakka @TalaSakkaa]

@L_Pilegaard concluded by describing democracy as a “muscle,” and gave societies the task to “train” it. Protecting democracy requires active citizen engagement, and lowering the voting age was discussed as a potential way to strengthen this participation. @isalamey