Objectives and Thematic Focus Areas
The Community of Democracies is a global intergovernmental coalition committed to taking concerted action to advance and protect democratic freedoms, strengthen democratic institutions, and expand political participation.


Strategic Objectives
The Community of Democracies advances its mission through main strategic objectives using a range of different tools, primarily dialogue, diplomacy, advocacy, convening, capacity-building, collaboration, and peer support.
Strengthen adherence to the principles of the Warsaw Declaration in countries within and outside the Community.
Increase dialogue among diverse stakeholders within and outside the Community on challenges and opportunities to promote and strengthen democratic processes and institutions.
Read more in the CoD Strategic Plan 2024-2028


Thematic Focus Areas
Fostering democratic resilience, including addressing democratic decline, countering foreign interference and disinformation; understanding the relationship between democracy and AI; enhancing education for democracy; and advancing democracy and development, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.
Enabling and protecting civil society, including human rights defenders, peacebuilders, and journalists.
Empowering youth by amplifying their voices and increasing their participation in democratic processes.
Advancing women’s political participation and gender equality.