About us
The Civil Society Pillar is represented by the Board of Directors of the International Steering Committee (ISC), an independent body within the Community of Democracies (CoD). This body is elected by the Civil Society Assembly and aims to advise the CoD. The Civil Society Pillar develops its strategies and activities to promote civic space, proposes areas for consideration, and expresses the views of civil society during the deliberations of the ISC Steering Committee.
The Civil Society Pillar (CSP) is composed of non-governmental entities, civil society organizations, foundations, regional networks, and global NGOs. Since September 2022, the PSC is chaired by Enrique de Obarrio, current president of REDLAD – Latin American and Caribbean Network for Democracy.
The Civil Society Pillar of the CoD is represented by a permanent, elected executive board. It is currently composed of 24 leaders representing civil society organizations from around the world.
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Civil Society Pillar is to share the democratic realities and trends not only of the countries that are part of the CoD but also of other countries whose situation may affect democracy and its principles, to develop strategies aimed at expanding civic spaces, fighting corruption and strengthening democratic processes hand in hand with governments.
OUR VISION
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VALUES
Through the Warsaw Declaration and subsequent Ministerial Declarations, Member States have consistently reaffirmed their commitment to core democratic values, including partnership with civil society, dialogue and peer learning, advocacy on behalf of democratic standards, international collaboration, pluralism, civic education, support for emerging democracies, and economic prosperity as a foundation for democracy.
ORGANIZATION CHART
WHAT WE DO
We work to strengthen the role of civil society in decision-making within the Community of Democracies through strategy development, the use of dialogue and diplomacy. We seek to support the strategic fulfillment of the CoD and adherence to the principles of the Warsaw Declaration. We are also committed to empowering focal points to provide greater support to the fulfillment of the CoD’s strategic objectives.
Strategic objectives
Enhance the engagement of the Civil Society Pillar members.
Strategically repositioning of the Civil Society Pillar’s actions.
Deepen engagement with the Community of Democracies’ Member States and other democracy stakeholders.
