Objectives

posted by Democracy House
September 1, 2009
  • Educating the communities on democratic systems of governance
  • Conducting activities at an academic level to strengthen the democratic culture
  • Approaching democracy as a means, goal and as a process
  • Publishing research to ensure that all partners in the society practice democratic ways
  • Debating about the issues anticipated in democracies and finding path forward
  • Building international and local affiliations with the organizations that promote democracy
  • Producing literature and publishing research on democratic practices and standards
  • Working to ensure that all the Maldivian citizens enjoy the rights provided to them in the Maldivian constitution
  • Working towards democratic, legal and institutional reforms
  • Promoting fairness and equity in the society
  • Encouraging expansion of individual space and personal discretion
  • Working towards creating a peaceful and a tolerant environment in the Maldivian society
  • Facilitating greater participation of people, especially youth, in the democratic processes
  • Improving awareness on economical, political and legal system of the country
  • Enhancing free speech and free media

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