Building democracy is a goal closely related to the three pillars of the
United Nations – development, peace and security, and human rights. As a
Permanent Observer to the United Nations, International IDEA supports
the UN’s objectives by:
Democracy and Gender Equality Roundtable, 4 May 2011
Contributing to UN policy debates and agendas on democracy;
Partnering with the UN to develop internationally accepted codes of conduct, principles and best-practice guidance in the fields of democracy assistance; and
Helping the UN implement democracy-assistance initiatives around the world.
Mission statement, areas of cooperation, and information about the Office of the Permanent Observer for International IDEA to the United Nations in New York.
