One was a version of the “method of marks”. Each voter is given a number of points or “marks” to spread across candidates as they see fit. They would give the most marks to their favourite candidate. But they might also give a few to acceptable alternatives. This would allow voters to express both the fact of their support and its intensity.

Some UN member states try to unilaterally impose the western values and "rules based international order" upon sovereign states behind the signboard of "defending democracy" and "protecting human rights". Such an attempt to interfere in the internal affairs is a gross violation of the principle of sovereign equality.

Nepal has chosen the democratic path to development. Democracy is about people and therefore democracy is indispensable for people’s welfare

We call on all concerned parties in Myanmar to respect the will of the people, restore the democratic and constitutional process, and uphold the fundamental rights and freedom of the Myanmar’s people.

Нельзя обойти вниманием еще одну тему, которая уже набила оскомину из-за спекуляций вокруг нее, –тему прав человека.Казалось бы, позитивная повестка для всех. Но сегодня правочеловеческая проблематика является не простоопасной игрушкой в руках неумелых и недальновидных политиков, онасталареальным оружиемпротив неугодных и непослушных стран

The ICCdeserves our full support and i am proud that Liechtensteinhas been a consistent advocate for the court since the very beginning. We will continue that important work for victims and survivors, for the rule of law and democracy, for the atrocities that the ICC's very existencehas deterred and will deter in the future

people have a fundamental right to participate in decision making processes either directly or through free and fair election of their representation. This is the principal tenet of democracy that Liechtensteinwill defend against authoritarian tendencies and promote as a safeguard against the abuse of power

the us administration has come up with the idea to convene a summit for democracy it goes without saying that washington is going to choose the participants by itself thus hijacking the right to decide to what degree a country meets the standards of democracy

Three years ago, my country, Ethiopia embarked on a promising journey of reform. The changes we introduced, ushered-in democracy, human rights, human development, and regional stability. It also opened avenues for dialogue and unity among divergent political and interest groups.

I call on everyone here today who cares for democracy, for progress, for free and fair elections, to participate with passion in your political system

Our historic decision to join the European and Euro-Atlantic family is the core principle that guides our Foreign Policy. Especially since 2012, Georgia has made great strides in advancing democracy, human rights and the rule of law. All are fundamental values we share with European institutions.

They are the ones which give individuals freedom and the capacity to live up to their potential: Rationalism, rule of law, equality, human rights and liberal democracy.

Some gleefully describe Afghanistan as a failure of the West. As a proof of the inevitable decline of our democratic system of governance. As a breakdown of our values. And it is true that Afghanistan holds many bitter lessons. Lessons we need to take to heart.

We are appalled by the increase of cyber-attacks against critical infrastructuredelivering essential services to our citizens, including hospitals, water treatment facilities, power plants, and even ourdemocratic institutions. Such acts can cause grave suffering to civilians, including the loss of lives.

Within the UN, the Security Council must be able to continue to fulfil its role in safeguarding international peace and security. We support the need for a consensualreform of the Security Council, tostrengthen regional representation and ensurea fairer geographical distribution of seats through an increase in the number of elected members.Our goal is to make the Council more representative, democratic, efficient, transparent and accountable

n today’s globalized world, it is indefensible and incomprehensible that decisions which bind us all are left in the hands of few Member States. Reform of the Security Council, which takes into account the aspirations of Africa, as espoused in the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration cannot be postponed any longer. Transparency, inclusivity and democracy must inform the work ofthe entire United Nations System.

The decline in democracy and respect for human rights should be of concern to us all. We are seeinggrave human rights violations in many parts of the world. In Venezuela. The atrocities and conflict in Tigray. The deteriorating humanitarian and human rights situation in Myanmar, including for the Rohingyas. To mention a few. We count on the Security Council and regional organisations to play aproactive role.

I am mentioning this because orderly transitions cannotbe taken for granted. And because democracy at work can help reduce the mistrust in and between countries. The kind of mistrustthat the Secretary-General points to in ‘Our Common Agenda’.

Therearenoracial,cultural,historical,oranthropologicalgroundsformutilating freedom. And this is why democracy is the only way forward

Without question, democracy is threatened. We must be aware of this. Democracy is not a gift bestowed upon us; but rather the bounty of a hard-won historicalconquest thatwe must cherishand protect.

Iwould like to assert here today that democracy is the only form of government thatguarantees the defense and protection of human rights and of individual freedoms and that it will continueto bethe compass andthe guiding lightofour action

I call for the defense of democracy as the sole alternative in the face of anytotalitarian,exclusionary, andintolerantmovement

I call for the defense of robust States, with resources able to guarantee thewellbeing of their citizens according to the values of justice, progress, andequality. We must promote a just recovery,that is capable of closing the vast gap ofinequality

Administration has launched four blocks of essential democratic reformsto strengthen human rights, the rule of law, and anti-corruption.

11For example, we have introduced direct election of rural mayorsfor the first time. This will place far more power and control in the hands of more than 40% of Kazakh citizens. We will do the same for district mayors in 2024

At 30 years old, Kazakhstan is alreadya mature and accomplishednation. Over the last few years, we have started shifting from top-down nation-building–which proved extremely efficient during early statehood –to more bottom-up democracy-nurturing. We aim to consolidate our democratic commitment and promote wider citizen engagement in governance

herefore, for this reasonthe Dominican Republic is a strong advocate of democracy and human rights, which implies strengthening checks and balances to the executive branch, such as an independent judiciary, whose decisions will be widely respected by everyone.

support the most vulnerable of our citizens and communities build strong institutions create more inclusive democratic spaces build infrastructure and ensure public service delivery

A system, in which criminals extract wealth and assets from countries with weakinstitutions, store this capital in offshores, and then find safe haven in other countries, isboth unsustainable and unfair. Designing international rules for asset recovery could bringmore fairness to the global stage and do justice to weaker states.As an international community, we need to design, apply, and rigorously monitor systems topromote international transparency and accountability. We need to join efforts to combatmoney-laundering and investigate illicit financial flows. We need to make better use ofasset seizure tools and to work together to suppress organized crime. The magnitude of thechallenge is so extensive that we need the serious involvement of all international andnational actors. We need an effective collective response to safeguard democracy and theinternational rules-based order.

Another factor that erodes democracy is corruption. Corruption undermines people’s trustin their states. While no country is exempt from it, corruption disproportionately affectspoor states. It makes the state and its institutions weaker, more vulnerable, and less stable.In the recent past, corruption transformed Moldova into a captured state. Corruptionbecame a threat to democracy and to our national security. Crooks used us as a transitcountry to launder money through our institutions before depositing them abroad. We havemanaged to overthrow these corrupt regimes, and now, our main task is to strengthen ourjustice and law enforcement systems. We are committed to doing so, but fixing one end ofthe problem does not make the problem disappear.

Democracy is threatened by several factors. One of them is the spread of disinformation.While new social media platforms have been an important tool to mobilize and spreaddemocratic practices in many regions of the world, they are also enhancing disinformation,which, in worst case scenarios, may seriously disrupt key democratic processes such aselections. We need a global conversation and to jointly look for concrete solutions to thedangers that disinformation poses to the rules-based international order

Erosion of democracy and the declining trust in the state that it produces is anotherimportant global challenge I would like to address. This is particularly relevant for mycountry. Democracy remains our universal ideal and a core value for our state. Rebuildingcitizens’ trust in public institutions, cleaning up the state from vested interests anddelivering decent public services is the cornerstone of Moldova’s further democraticprogress and modernization.

he electoral victory of our United Party for National Development, UPND,in the presidential and general elections that were held on the 12August 2021. Iam pleased to inform this august house that the people of Zambiathe republic of the people of Zambiaonce again rose the occasion to usher in a new government through a peaceful election. This has enabled Zambiato further consolidate our democratic credentials,which serve as an inspiration to the Africancontinent, where the outcome of our election was determined by those who vote and not those who count votes.

Sr. Presidente. En los últimos años las democracias han experimentado un proceso de constante y progresivo deterioro. Todos los índices internacionales reflejan esta lamentable situación. El diagnóstico es único. Pero las razones que lo explican son múltiples. En América Latina, además de las razones endémicas: bajo crecimiento económico, pobreza extendida, persistencia de la desigualdad y la corrupción e ineficiencia del Estado, se suma la pandemia del Coronavirus y otras enfermedades igual de tóxicas y letales para las

severe malicious cyber-attacksexploitingvulnerabilities of our democratic societies.

Covid-19alsoobscurestomanypeopletheeventsinneighboringBelarus,wheresinceAugust2020hundredsofthousandsofpeoplehavecomeoutdailyforpeacefulprotestsdemandingjustonething:respectfortheelectionresult.Inresponsetheyencounteredpolicebatons,teargasand,oftentimes,bulletsusedbytheregimetodefenditselfagainstitsownpeople.AsIspeakmorethan650personsareinprisonsinBelarus,themajorityofthemyoungwomenandmen,patriots,whosimplywantedtochoosetheirleaderinfairelections.Akangaroocourthaslatelysentencedtwoofthem–MaryaKalesnikavaandMaximZnak-to10and11yearsinprisonrespectively.AlongwiththemtheleadersofthePolishminorityinBelarus–AndżelikaBorysandAndrzejPoczobut–areeitherdetainedorimprisonedfortheirdemocraticactivity.Thesearejustafewnamesfromamonghundredsofthosepersecuted.Wedemandtheirreleaseandexpectgreatersolidarityfromtheinternationalcommunity

Wearediscussingtherightsofnationsinthisforum.Letmeaskyouthen:whatisthefirstrightofeverynation?Itistherighttoself-determinationandtherighttodemocraticgovernancesetoutindetailinthescienceofdemocratizationandenshrinedintheInternationalCovenantonCivilandPoliticalRightsadoptedbytheUN.Iamabsolutelysurethatmostofusagreeonthefactthateachofournations,theUnitedNations,hastorighttoprotectitsborders,totheirinviolability,tochooseitssystemofgovernmentandtogovernwiththeconsentofthenation,andneveragainstit

Les gouvernements –et d’autres entités –peuvent les exploiter pour contrôler ou manipuler le comportement des citoyens, bafouant ainsi les droits humains des individus ou groupes et sapant la démocratie.