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Background:
President Biden pledged to host a December Summit for Democracy to reinforce the United States’ commitment to placing democracy and human rights at the center of U.S. foreign policy. The Summit for Democracy (S4D) is an opportunity to open a discussion to engage, listen, and speak honestly about the challenges facing democracy within the United States and abroad. It will provide an opportunity for like-minded governments, civil society, and the private sector to work together on meaningful new commitments and initiatives, and to cooperatively build a foundation for global democratic renewal. This will be the first of two Summits for Democracy.
Key Dates: December 9-10, 2021 (with some events before the Summit)
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General Priority Messages:
The summit will solicit innovative and bold commitments centered around three principal themes:
- to defend against authoritarianism,
- to address and fight corruption, and
- to promote respect for human rights both at home and abroad.
You are welcome to share your thoughts on these principal themes or share what democracy means to you, your organization, or your country.
Hashtags & Handles to Follow:
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#SummitForDemocracy
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@POTUS, @WhiteHouse, @VP, @SecBlinken, @UnderSecStateJ, @PressSec, @StateDeptSpox, @StateDeputySpox, @StateDept, @USAID, @USUN, @StateDRL, @StateINL |
Messaging Content:
Pre-Event Promo [December 6-8]
- A strong, vibrant democracy affords citizens the freedom to vote, the ability to express opinions without fear of reprisal, and the power to build a better future. Join us at the virtual #SummitForDemocracy on December 9-10, where like-minded governments, civil society groups and the private sector will discuss bold, practical ways to strengthen democracy. [+link to Summit page] [+graphic]
- A strong, vibrant democracy affords citizens the freedom to vote, the ability to express opinions without fear of reprisal, and the power to build a better future. I’ll be joining the #SummitForDemocracy December 9-10. [+link to Summit page] [+graphic]
- Proud to support the #SummitForDemocracy, a launchpad for the world to build back better from the global pandemic and address how we can make democratic institutions even stronger.
- As @POTUS said, “Democracy doesn’t happen by accident. We have to defend it, fight for it, strengthen it, renew it.” This December during the #SummitForDemocracy, I stand with the U.S. for democracy and human rights.
- A strong, vibrant democracy affords citizens the freedom to vote, the ability to express opinions without fear of reprisal, and the power to build a better future. Join us for the virtual #SummitForDemocracy on December 9-10, where like-minded governments, civil society groups, and the private sector will discuss bold, practical ways to strengthen democracy. [+link to Summit page] [+graphic]
Day of Event [December 9]
Facebook and Instagram
- The #SummitForDemocracy starts now! The summit will gather governments, civil-society, and the private sector to discuss:
✅ defending against authoritarianism
✅ fighting and addressing corruption
✅ advancing respect for human rights
And anyone can join virtually: www.state.gov/summit-for-democracy/
- The #SummitForDemocracy starts now! The summit will gather governments, civil-society, and the private sector to discuss:
✅ defending against authoritarianism
✅ fighting and addressing corruption
✅ advancing respect for human rights
Join us virtually: www.state.gov/summit-for-democracy/
Post-Event Wrap Up [December 11]
Facebook and Instagram
- In many places, the pillars of democracy – freedom of assembly, freedom of expression, and freedom of association – are under attack by authoritarian governments trying to weaken democratic institutions, undermine democratic processes, and erode trust in democratic principles. Democratic republics are founded and maintained by the people, which is why civic participation in the #SummitForDemocracy is so important.
- Democracy is founded on the principle that it will continue only as long as the people keep it alive. The path to democracy is ongoing. The work is never complete. And why the #SummitForDemocracy is more important than ever.