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SPOTLIGHT
2024 NextGen Democracy Prize Winner
This year's winner of the Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize is Omar van Reenen!
"Defending democracy is not just a choice for me, but it is a necessity, and it is the calling of my generation.”
Civil rights activist Omar has spearheaded transformative initiatives for LGBTQI+ rights in Namibia, driving crucial policy changes and fostering acceptance, even as these rights face significant opposition. From drafting protective legislation to campaigning for abortion law reform, Omar tirelessly advocates for a more inclusive democracy.
Watch part of their finalist video and learn more about the Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize here.
Politicians' Hall of Fame
DEMOCRATIC INNOVATORS OF THE 21ST CENTURY
Know a political leader who’s updating democracy to give people more power in shaping societies?
Nominations are now open for the second “Democratic Innovators of the 21st Century” Politicians’ Hall of Fame, which we’ll announce together with the Apolitical Foundation at the 12th Athens Democracy Forum on October 1 2024. Nominate courageous politicians leading the way.
THE ATHENS DEMOCRACY FORUM
The latest Athens Democracy Forum took place September 27-29, 2023 in Athens where we explored the great and fateful clash over the future of democratic rule and fundamental freedoms, and the dangerous ideological and political fissures that have opened the world over
