Marko Grdosic

Democracy at @OpenSociety; former Chair of the Joint Council on Youth of the Council of Europe @ACoY_CoE @CoE; he/him; views my own;

[Saul Staniforth @SaulStaniforth]

The PM of Barbados followed the PM of Israel in addressing the United Nations.

[The Economist @TheEconomist]

2024 will be a stressful year for anyone who cares about liberal democracy, predicts our editor-in-chief @zannymb. Read why https://t.co/RXFe2tpsMO 🌐

[Freedom House @freedomhouse]

A new @OpenSociety poll finds that 86% of youth would prefer to live in a democracy, yet numerous studies note waning political participation among those aged 18-29.

FH’s @GerardoBerthin argues it’s time for leaders to bring them back into the fold.
https://t.co/pOUNKBYtJL

[Demos @Demos]

"There are four legislative processes regarding digital under way at the moment. None of them mention protecting or promoting democracy as an explicit aim."

Demos Chief Executive @pollycurtis on the intersection between AI and democracy✍️
https://t.co/rTK4Ok9x27

[Open Society-Africa @OpenSocietyAfr]

Good morning from Lusaka where our discussion on what democracy means for Africa and the Global South has just started. Co-hosted with @FordFoundation, the aim is to delve into innovative ways that democracies can deliver for their citizens.
#SummitForDemocracy
#S4D2023
#Zambia

[Marko Grdosic @markogrdosic]

When #China ambassador to #Zambia wants to teach us what democracy is… #SummitForDemocracy

[Open Society Foundations @OpenSociety]

“Democracy isn’t about having the perfect constitution or being able to vote every few years. It’s about making your life better.” @OpenNatalie on supporting movements that strengthen democracy: https://t.co/XM4EFuqKVT #InsideOpenSociety

[Open Society–Europe and Central Asia @OpenSocietyECA]

We welcome the decision of Georgia’s ruling party @GeorgianDream41 to withdraw the draft "foreign agents" law. And we applaud the people of #Georgia for standing up for their rights and making their voices heard. A thread [1/4]:

[Možemo! @mozemoHR]

Kekin: Neki bi ženama određivali kako da se oblače, a neki u Saboru bi pobačaj zabranili i žrtvama silovanja.

Nema šanse da idemo natrag, idemo samo naprijed. Oblačit ćemo se kako nas je volja i boriti za ravnopravnu podjelu neplaćenog rada i dostupan pobačaj.

Živio 8. mart!

[Marko Grdosic @markogrdosic]

👸🏻💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[Formula NEWS | English @FormulaGe]

Police using water cannon against peaceful demonstrator waving EU flag outside the Georgian Parliament protesting the adoption of the Russian-style anti-NGO law.

[Marko Grdosic @markogrdosic]

According to data from @OpenSocietyAfr, term limits were changed 47 times in 28 countries between April 2000 to July 2018. From prolonging presidential terms to removing term limits altogether, these changes threaten democratic progress in Africa. https://t.co/gRzfL35Jsb

[Planned Parenthood Global @ppglobe]

Brazil joins the United States & Colombia as the next country to withdraw support from the Geneva Consensus Declaration, an anti-abortion Trump-era initiative.

A huge win for the global SRHR movement! 🌎👏🇧🇷

https://t.co/EFyOeGJWmw

[Alliance magazine @Alliancemag]

"Philanthropists can find inspiration from the diversity of entry points for the many actors involved in the US civil rights movement and play their part.."

On #MLKday, @jroig_horizons explores how funders can support pro-democracy movements ⤵️https://t.co/nkALTPELM8

[World Economic Forum @wef]

.@malloch_brown (@OpenSociety) on why he believes democracy isn't failing - it's being attacked. Watch here: https://t.co/Wh7vwB8nhW #wef23

[Možemo! @mozemoHR]

Premijer danima nariče kako ga je zbog opozicije sram pred briselskim kolegama. Nije ga sram što je nakon potresa izgradio 6 zamjenskih kuća. Nije ga sram što nije zaštitio potrošače od poskupljenja zbog eura. Nije ga sram zbog pljačke milijarde kuna iz Ine. Toga ga nije sram.

[Balkan Insight @BalkanInsight]

Op-ed | Victimhood narratives have proliferated in lockstep with a growing political mainstreaming of right-wing populists.

✍️ @YessinkaH

https://t.co/mIC349dhBR

[Open Society Foundations @OpenSociety]

The violence unleashed on Sunday in #Brazil has been deeply shocking to all of us who care about democracy—and a painful reminder of the invasion of the U.S. Capitol two years ago in a similar bid to overturn the results of a legitimate election.

[Mike Abramowitz @abramowitz]

We are being reminded daily that people are willing to risk all for freedom. Time and history are not on dictators’ side. HT ⁦@peterbakernyt⁩ for offering an opportunity to share views on future of democracy. ⁦@freedomhouse⁩ ⁦@nytimes⁩ https://t.co/wf7EgkZrRw

[Open Society Foundations @OpenSociety]

The simple act of voting has often been contested. We stand steadfast in our support of a range of groups dedicated to protecting this core tenet of democracy. #VotingRightsNow #ElectionDay https://t.co/pear7Kw6fp

[Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya @Tsihanouskaya]

I addressed the World Forum for Democracy in Strasbourg today. I asked the world to be united, firm & consistent in fighting tyranny. I also explained why we should get tech companies on our side to fight hostile propaganda & educate people about what democracy is. @WFDemocracy