The power of democracy | GMF 2024

Autocrats around the world are currently on the ascendant, with the global level of democracy plummeting to what it was back in 1985. In every region of the world democratic control mechanisms are being restricted or abolished, restrictions on freedom of assembly and censorship of the media landscape enforced. Often cited as a popular reaction to such oppression, social media can also be a conduit for disinformation and hate - especially against minorities and women. Equally, when assessing the state of a democracy, women's rights provide a useful yardstick. Democracy relies on strengthening societal participation across the board and that includes women's rights. If democracies are to be more resilient, they need to welcome diversity. What political and social processes do we need to make our societies and democracies more resilient? How can we make diverse voices more visible across the media landscape and in social media?
Panelists:
- Annalena Baerbock, Germany's Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs
- Culton Scovia Nakamya, award-winning Ugandan Journalist and media entrepreneur
- Maria Ressa, CEO and co-founder of Rappler; Nobel Peace Prize Laureate 2021
You can watch all DW Global Media Forum 2024 sessions here: • GMF24

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Amazing, keep on showing videos of Maria Ressa, proud Pinoy here....

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Kudos to Maria Ressa who speaks so eloquently with talent...very expressive and gives out clear ideas...proud Cebuano Pinoy here....

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Subtitles in English, please!

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Can printed factual information return in mainstream ? It is consumer choice...

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