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Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy
Thursday
29
October

Launch of the “Democracy and Multilateral Cooperation: Revitalizing International Support for Democratic Renewal” Report

Danilo Türk | Kevin Casas-Zamora
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Auditorium A1B, Geneva Graduate Institute

A panel discussion will follow, bringing together perspectives on the role of multilateral institutions in supporting democracy, human rights and civic participation.

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At a time when democracy and multilateralism face growing challenges, the event will provide an opportunity to discuss how international cooperation can be strengthened to support democratic renewal.

The Global Commission on Democracy and Multilateralism, convened by Club de Madrid together with International IDEA, the Open Government Partnership and the European Democracy Hub, brings together former Heads of State and Government, senior international leaders and democracy experts to develop recommendations for strengthening international support for democracy.

Following the launch of the Commission’s final report during the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week in New York in September 2026, the Geneva event will present its key recommendations and bring together representatives of governments, international organizations, civil society and academia to explore their political feasibility and pathways for implementation.

 

17:00             Welcome Remarks

Christine Lutringer, Executive Director of Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy, Geneva Graduate Institute

17:05-17:30    Presentation of Global Commission report:

  • Danilo Turk, President of Slovenia (2007-2012), Member of Club de Madrid, and Chair of the Global Commission on Democracy and Multilateralism
  • Kevin Casas-Zamora, Secretary-General of International IDEA and Vice-Chair of the Global Commission on Democracy and Multilateralism

17:30-18:10    Panel Discussion 

  • Danilo Turk, President of Slovenia (2007-2012), Member of Club de Madrid, and Chair of the Global Commission on Democracy and Multilateralism
  • Kevin Casas-Zamora, Secretary-General of International IDEA and Vice-Chair of the Global Commission on Democracy and Multilateralism
  • Michael Camilleri, Chief of Rule of Law, Accountability and Civic Space branch, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
  • Katie Sams, Executive Director, Kofi Annan Foundation

18:10-18:25    Q&A with audience

18:25-18:30    Closing Remarks

The event is organized by Club de Madrid and International IDEA, in partnership with the Government of Switzerland, the Open Government Partnership and the European Democracy Hub, and hosted by the Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy at the Geneva Graduate Institute and the Kofi Annan Foundation.

International IDEA              Club de Madrid        
 
 

The global report and its background papers can be accessed here.

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