August 2025Fridoon Joinda, Athens Introduction Democracy stands at a critical turning point, challenged globally by declining trust, misinformation, polarization, and social divisions. Rapid technological advancements, particularly artificial intelligence, have created abundant yet unreliable information, leaving citizens overwhelmed, disconnected, and skeptical about the value of their voices. Reviving democratic culture today requires empathy, authentic storytelling, and…
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August 2025Myrto Lyka, Volos The question “How and why are democratic nations gradually losing their fundamental values?” is at the heart of public debate regarding the growing inability of democratic societies to provide the prosperity and security they promise to their citizens. Greece, as the birthplace of democracy, can serve as a distinctive example in…
In a politically polarized Brazil in 2018, where hate speech about minority groups was a staple in presidential campaign livestreams –
The 2024 World Forum for Democracy focused on overcoming polarization and disinformation by embracing diversity to strengthen democratic values.
Discrimination, racist violence, and hate speech took center stage in a dynamic three-day training organised by Symbiosis – Council of Europe School of Political Studies in Greece.