Defend Democracy is an independent, nonpartisan, transatlantic foundation working to defend and strengthen liberal democracy against domestic, foreign and technological threats.
Democracy is being undermined from all sides – not least from within our own societies. The most stable liberal democracies are not immune. Hope lies in the unprecedented grassroots mobilisation we have seen on both sides of the Atlantic, as it fights back against deepening autocratisation. Defend Democracy proudly and passionately supports this mobilisation. Our name is a call to action to governments, lawmakers and institutions, and a name that invites everyone to join us in being active citizens.
We work at the intersection of freedom, security and technology. We operate on the frontline: building awareness, shaping advocacy and taking action. To achieve our mission, we act through communication, cooperation and community.
Our signature event is already on the map: monthly #DemocracyDrinks now take place in Aarhus, Brussels, Berlin, Copenhagen and Washington DC, and we plan to bring them to The Hague, Helsinki, Kyiv, London, Madrid, Vilnius and other cities soon.
