Today Is International Day Of Democracy

Today is the International Day of Democracy. The International Day of Democracy, commemorated annually on September 15th, provides an opportunity to review the state of democracy in the world. The International Day was established in 2007 by the UN General Assembly, which reaffirmed that democracy was a universal value based on the freely-expressed will of people to determine their own political, economic, social and cultural systems, and their full participation in all aspects of life. UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on this International Day of Democracy, let us seize this pivotal moment to build a more equal, inclusive and sustainable world, with full respect for human rights.