CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -2013. In 2013, IPU promoted the International Day of Democracy through its Member Parliaments in 162 countries around the world. As a result, a number of parliaments from all over the globe announced their events to be held on or close to 15 September.

Detailed explanation-2: -15 September 2022: Media Freedom and Democracy panel commemorate Democracy Day at UN.

Detailed explanation-3: -2022 Event To mark International Democracy Day this year, the UN Office for Partnerships collaborates with the UN Democracy Fund to host a discussion in the SDG studio as part of the SDG Roundtable series. The conversation will showcase why protecting media freedom is a critical component of a healthy democracy.

Detailed explanation-4: -In November 2007, the UN also decided to support new and restored democracies all around the globe. The Inter-Parliamentary Union decided to observe the day on September 15 to commemorate the adoption of Universal Declaration on Democracy.

Detailed explanation-5: -The International Day of Democracy was first celebrated in 2008 and since then, numerous parliamentary events have been organised worldwide.