Civil society seeking to advance democracy and protect human rights face numerous challenges: from misinformation campaigns to targeted attacks. Are you one of them? Undemocratic actors have successfully deployed narratives creating false dilemmas and stoking fears to legitimize autocratic measures. Proposing a binary choice between feeling safe and having the liberty to express an opinion is an example.

On the flipside, positive pro-democratic narratives can be a powerful social and behavioral change element because they impact what people believe and influence how they activate on issues. Participants will share their experience as part of a multistakeholder effort to advance a pro-democratic narrative rooted on people’s values to reach, engage and activate new audiences to protect democracy and human rights. Freedom and safety doesn’t have to be an “either or” proposition. Governments should be open and honest while looking out for everyone.
If you agree, join the panelists in their journey!