(CPV) - The International Day of Democracy 2013, themed “Strengthening Voices for Democracy”, was held on September 15 to raise public awareness about democracy.
The UN General Assembly, in its resolution A/62/7 (2007), set September 15th of each year to be observed as the International Day of Democracy.
This year’s theme “Strengthening Voices for Democracy” aims to shine a spotlight on the importance of people’s voices, both expressed directly and through their elected representatives, in today’s political, economic, social, developmental, environmental and technological debates.
“On this International Day of Democracy, I call on leaders to hear, respect and respond appropriately to the voices of the people, whether expressed directly or through elected representatives” said Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s Message on International Day of Democracy 2013.
The International Day of Democracy on 15 September was established by the United Nations in 2007 as an opportunity to review the state of democracy in the world./.
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