Activating ‘citizen mode’ to support democracy from the ground up

Against a backdrop of growing misinformation, political polarization, and a breakdown in trust between citizens and those who govern them, the UN is promoting the direct participation of citizens in decisions that affect them and their communities to rebuild trust in democracy.

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Activating ‘citizen mode’ to support democracy from the ground up

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