CoD

The Community of Democracies is a global intergovernmental coalition of states that support adherence to shared democratic values.

[CoD @CommunityofDem]

Ahead of the upcoming elections in Armenia, the CoD Secretary General has issued a statement emphasizing the importance of a free, fair, and transparent electoral process. 🇦🇲

Read the full statement here: https://t.co/ucwQ0VNVmm

[CoD @CommunityofDem]

Happy Independence Restoration Day, Lithuania! 🇱🇹
Today we honor the 36th anniversary of the Act of the Re-Establishment of the State of Lithuania. As a vital member of our Governing Council, Lithuania remains a courageous leader in the global defense of democracy and sovereignty

[CoD @CommunityofDem]

Women globally hold only 64% of the legal rights that men enjoy. At this pace, it will take 286 years to close the legal gap. On International Women’s Day we join the call for Rights. Justice. Action. Let’s build a world where equality is a guarantee for every woman #IWD2026

[CoD @CommunityofDem]

CoD Secretary General Dr. Mantas Adomenas and Senior Advisor, Patricia Galdamez met with Professor Kwasi Prempeh, Executive Director, of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development and Professor Emmanuel Gyimah-Boadi, Board Member of CDD-Ghana and co-founder of the Afrobarometer.

[CoD @CommunityofDem]

Secretary General Dr. Mantas Adomenas held a bilateral meeting with the Honorable James Gyakye Quayson, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ghana, where he presented the Community of Democracies, its strategic activities and discussed potential avenues of collaboration.

[CoD @CommunityofDem]

As a valued member of the Community of Democracies Governing Council, Estonia is a shining example of democratic resilience and digital innovation. We are proud to stand together in defense of shared values.

[CoD @CommunityofDem]

Four years since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. 20,000+ children forcibly transferred to Russia. This is not just a war; it is an attack on Ukraine's future.

Community of Democracies Governing Council stands in solidarity with Ukraine 🇺🇦 https://t.co/KpCeJD0zfj

[CoD @CommunityofDem]

Today, we join Lithuania in celebrating Independence Restoration Day! 🇱🇹

We honor #Lithuania’s enduring commitment to democracy and its vital role as a member of the @CommunityofDem Governing Council. Happy February 16!

[CoD @CommunityofDem]

We extend our sincere congratulations to the people and Government of Japan on National Foundation Day. 🇯🇵

This occasion offers an opportunity to reflect on Japan’s rich history and its continued contribution to democracy, multilateral cooperation, and the rule of law

[Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya @Tsihanouskaya]

We need a new approach to dealing with dictators.

Appeasement fails. Half-measures fail.

What works is decisiveness—and the will to hold dictators accountable.

Thank you to @CommunityofDem for hosting me at the #WEF26 discussion on the frontlines of democracy.

[CoD @CommunityofDem]

On #HumanRightsDay, the Community of Democracies reaffirms that human rights and democracy are inseparable.
Protecting fundamental freedoms is essential to building peaceful, resilient, and inclusive societies.

[CoD @CommunityofDem]

We extend our warmest congratulations to the people and Government of Finland on Independence Day 🇫🇮

A founding Member State of the Community of Democracies, Finland continues to exemplify democratic resilience and global leadership in defending human rights and the rule of law

[CoD @CommunityofDem]

The Community of Democracies opened the 41st Governing Council Meeting under the Presidency of Poland, marking the close of its one-year term. Member States gathered to review progress, set priorities, and strengthen cooperation in support of democratic values.

[CoD @CommunityofDem]

Today we celebrate Portugal’s Restoration of Independence 🇵🇹
Portugal’s democratic tradition and its steadfast commitment to multilateral cooperation continue to inspire and strengthen our shared mission at the Community of Democracies

[CoD @CommunityofDem]

We extend our sincere congratulations to the people and Government of Romania on National Day. 🇷🇴
As an active Member State of the Community of Democracies, Romania’s continued engagement helps promote freedom, equality, and the principles of the Warsaw Declaration

[CoD @CommunityofDem]

The Community of Democracies joined the Polish Senate’s Defence Committee for the conference “Baltic Sea Security – Shared Responsibility of Democratic States.”
The discussion highlighted growing regional threats and the need for strong, coordinated action among democratic states

[Senat RP 🇵🇱 @PolskiSenat]

🇵🇱 Bezpieczeństwo Morza Bałtyckiego – wspólna odpowiedzialność państw demokratycznych.

W Senacie odbyła się konferencja poświęcona bezpieczeństwu Morza Bałtyckiego, jego strategicznemu znaczeniu oraz współpracy państw demokratycznych w obliczu rosnących wyzwań militarnych, energetycznych i geopolitycznych.

💬 „Dziś rozmawiamy o obszarze regionu Morza Bałtyckiego gdzie dzieje się zbyt wiele. Ogromnie cieszy mnie, że o tej tematyce rozmawiamy w gronie ekspertów i osób którym bezpieczeństwo leży na sercu” – powiedział wicemarszałek Maciej Żywno otwierając konferencję.

Spotkanie zostało zorganizowane przez senacką Komisję Obrony Narodowej, której przewodniczącym jest senator Mirosław Różański.
💬 „Myślę, że nasze wnioski i rekomendację będą pomocne nie tylko dla ekspertów ale też naszych rządów, które podejmują decyzję związane z naszym bezpieczeństwem” – senator Mirosław Różański.

Podczas konferencji głos zabrał również wicepremier, minister spraw zagranicznych Radosław Sikorski, wskazując na znaczenie współpracy międzynarodowej i solidarności w regionie.

💬 „Partnerstwo i wzmożona współpraca Bałtycka przynoszą obopólne korzyści. (…) W dobie rosnącej niepewności, jedność regionalna jest nasza siłą” – wicepremier Radosław Sikorski

Spotkanie miało charakter międzynarodowy w Senacie gościli przedstawiciele około 30 ambasad, organizacji i instytucji badawczych. Przybył również Mantas Adomenas, sekretarz generalny Wspólnoty Demokracji – globalnej koalicji państw i organizacji wspierających rozwój, ochronę i wzmacnianie zasad demokracji na świecie a także eksperci zajmujący się bezpieczeństwem, obronnością i współpracą w regionie Morza Bałtyckiego.

🤝 Bezpieczeństwo Morza Bałtyckiego to wspólna odpowiedzialność wszystkich państw demokratycznych.

[CoD @CommunityofDem]

Secretary General Mantas Adomėnas met with Mr. Jerzy Baurski, Acting Head of the Council of Europe Office in Warsaw, for a meeting to discuss shared priorities and opportunities for future cooperation

[林佳龍 Lin Chia-lung @chia_lung]

In Warsaw, MOFA signed an MOU with @CommunityofDem, strengthening cooperation on info-resilience, democratic governance & civic participation. Taiwan stands with like-minded nations, keeping the flame of democracy alive and working for freedom and global prosperity.

[CoD @CommunityofDem]

We welcomed H.E. Mário Rui Duarte, the new Ambassador of Portugal to Poland, to the Community of Democracies.

Portugal is a valued CoD Member State, committed to advancing democracy and multilateral cooperation