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International Day of Democracy

International Day of Democracy

Context:

Karnataka on Sunday marked the ‘International Day of Democracy’ by forming a ‘historic’ 2,500-km-long human chain as a symbol of equality, Democracy, fraternity, and participative governance.

Background: –

The state government has taken the lead in organising the large-scale event to mark the day in association with civil society.

About International Day of Democracy

  • The International Day of Democracy is celebrated annually on September 15th.
  • It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007 to promote and uphold the principles of democracy worldwide.
  • The idea for this observance originated from the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), which adopted a Universal Declaration on Democracy in 1997. This declaration outlines the principles of democracy and the elements of democratic governance. The first International Day of Democracy was celebrated in 2008.
  • The day aims to:
    • Raise public awareness about the importance of democracy.
    • Encourage governments to strengthen and consolidate democratic institutions.
    • Promote the values of freedom, respect for human rights, and the rule of law.
  • This year’s theme for the International Day of Democracy is ‘Artificial Intelligence as a tool for good governance’, with a focus on ensuring effective governance of AI at all levels, including internationally, to harness its benefits while mitigating its risks.
  • The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, underlines the potential of AI to enhance public participation, equality, security and human development but warns of its dangers if left unchecked.

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