Magna Carta: Legacy
One of two beautifully illustrated animations telling the story of Magna Carta, made with the British Library to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the Charter’s creation – with the added bonus of being voiced by Monty Python’s Terry Jones! Over the...
International Day of Democracy
year of first observance “Engaging youth on democracy” theme "Space for Civil Society" theme In 2007 the United Nations General Assembly resolved to observe 15 September as the International Day of Democracy—with the purpose of promoting and upholding the...Read more“A people inspired by democracy, human rights and economic opportunity will turn their back decisively against extremism.”
– Benazir Bhutto
Read more“Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education”
– Franklin D. Roosevelt
Read more“Democracy must be built through open societies that share information. When there is information, there is enlightenment. When there is debate, there are solutions. When there is no sharing of power, no rule of law, no accountability, there is abuse, corruption, subjugation and indignation.”
– Atifete Jahjaga
Read more“Freedom and democracy are dreams you never give up”
– Aung San Suu Kyi
Read more“Being adequately informed is a democratic duty, just as the vote is a democratic right. A misinformed electorate, voting without knowledge, is not a true democracy”
– Jay Griffiths
