Championing democracy on the UN stage
Dr Kevin Casas-Zamora, Secretary-General of International IDEA, delivers keynote remarks at the high-level round table ‘Support for Democracy in a New Geopolitical Context’, held in New York on 25 September 2025. Credit: International IDEA
In 2025 International IDEA deepened its engagement with the UN by anchoring democracy, governance and inclusion within UN processes. On the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, the Institute convened a high-level round table aimed at renewing global democracy cooperation among International IDEA Member States, civil society and multilateral partners, reinforcing democracy as central to a resilient multilateral system.
At the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference, held in Belém, Brazil, International IDEA spotlighted inclusive climate governance and citizen assemblies, releasing a report and hosting events that linked democratic participation with equitable access to climate finance.
In Doha, Qatar, International IDEA took part in the World Summit for Social Development and the Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption, advocating for democracy, social development and stronger political finance transparency as pivotal to democratic integrity. International IDEA’s participation in these events, among others, showcases the value that the Institute brings in placing democracy on the agenda of the UN system.
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