69th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women Parallel Event

presented by

The League of Women Voters of the United States and the Global NGO Executive Committee

Democracy at Risk: Reactions to Voter Decline Globally

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With the global decline in voter participation, democracy is at risk. There is a pressing need to revitalize voter engagement, particularly among women and marginalized communities. Our panelists will examine critical issues affecting voter participation including youth disengagement, institutional challenges, civic mistrust, and cultural barriers and highlight policy innovations that can foster democratic resilience. In this discussion, panelists will present actionable strategies to engage citizens and revitalize democratic processes worldwide.

Our Panel of Expert Speakers:

Dr. Seema Shah, Head of International IDEA's Democracy Assessment Unit

Celina Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of the League of Women Voters of the United States

Maria Isabel Aninat Sahli, Dean of Faculty of Law at the Universidad Adolfo Ibañez in Chile

Idrissa Mamoud Tarawallie, Head of Programme Sierra Leone for the International IDEA

Stuti Bhakat, International Legal Studies, LLM Candidate, NYU School of Law