Technology to promote democracy

Trust thought for today - about inclusion. Heads up on a fantastic new initiative Technology for Democracy - supported by the Danish Ministry of Foreign affairs. Pls share widely.

https://lnkd.in/dAmAWy9Q

"The Tech for Democracy initiative kick-starts a multi-stakeholder push for protecting and promoting democracy and human rights in an era of rapid technological development.

Digital technologies can strengthen democracy and democratic processes: Make it easier to vote, to be in dialogue, to be heard. Technological solutions can enhance civic engagement, and it can ensure human dignity. To make sure this happens, Tech for Democracy was initiated."

You can sign The Copenhagen Pledge

https://lnkd.in/dZ8VY3aY

"The Copenhagen Pledge on Tech for Democracy is a commitment to make digital technologies work for, not against, democracy and human rights. It underlines the joint responsibility of governments, multilateral organizations, civil society, and technology companies to develop and use digital technologies to the benefit of democracy and human rights."

And they are looking to update their website to highlight 'Action Coalitions' doing innovative work

Participants of the Action Coalitions
Short problem statement – Why is action needed?
Expected output in 2022 – Year of Action

Deadline tomorrow Feb 4! There doesn't seem to be a link to find out what to do, apologies. Perhaps use the email techfordemocracy@um.dk and ask.

https://lnkd.in/dAmAWy9Q

Thanks for the heads up Vanja Skoric Francesca Fanucci from the wonderful European Centre for Not for Profit Law, whose Action Coalition that I am contributing to on Civic Participation in Human Rights Impact Assessments for AI.

ECNL do fantastic work "Safeguarding the right to participation and supporting civic engagement" https://ecnl.org