The Backbone of Stable Democracies Published: 14 December 2024 Essay What European democracies can learn from India’s secularism and why protecting religious freedom is crucial for the future of democratic societies. By Neha Dabhade
A balancing act for Belarus Published: 14 December 2024 Reportage The exile association Razam is an important anchor in the daily lives of people who have fled to Germany due to political persecution. It also supports the activists back home who are rising up against Lukashenko. By Jens Uthoff
«We have to let young people make their own mistakes, or else we will lose them.» Published: 14 December 2024 Interview The Moroccan theater maker and actor Hosni el Mokhlis on the power of art, the ability to critique, and the necessity of creating spaces for debate. By Rasmus Randig and Hosni el Mokhlis
Solidarity as a political decision Published: 14 December 2024 Essay Globally, women’s rights and LGBTIQ rights are being weaponized to destabilize regions. The only remedy is a return to democratic ideals. By Jovan Džoli Ulicevic
Switching camps Published: 14 December 2024 In pictures Activism and politics – what motivates people to move from one field to the other? Six biographical sketches about the decision to cross a boundary. By Christina Focken
«Activism and politics need each other» Published: 12 December 2024 The Big Interview Antonia Orellana, a former activist and Chile's Minister for Women and Gender Equality since 2022, brings feminist and social issues into the government. A conversation with Antonia Orellana about how true change can be achieved. By Antonia Orellana, Gitte Cullmann and Angela Erpel Jara
The constitution I dream of Published: 12 December 2024 Statement Since its founding in 2009, iLaw has significantly strengthened democratic participation in Thailand through innovative campaigns and targeted initiatives. By Kannika Yodnin
Democracy in figures Published: 12 December 2024 Dossier Since 2009, more people worldwide have been living in autocracies than in democracies. Facts, figures, and graphics on the state of democracy around the globe. By Heike Holdinghausen
Editorial Published: 12 December 2024 Editorial Democracy is under pressure worldwide. In this issue, we present individuals who impress us with their commitment to democracy, as a sign of our solidarity and to inspire others. By Imme Scholz
Why the Youth is Angry at COP29’s Results Published: 12 December 2024 Commentary For 29 years, youth groups have been calling for immediate solutions to climate change yet wealthy nations are locked in golden towers counting coins as the world warms up! By Hajar Al-Beltaji and Alab Ayroso