Democracy at Risk: Reactions to Voter Decline Globally
69th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
presented by
The League of Women Voters of the United States
and the Global NGO Executive Committee
March 12, 2025
12:30 pm to 2:00 pm Eastern Time (New York)
9:30 am - 11:00 am (AZ)
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.
Moderated by:
Connie Sobon Sensor chief NGO representative to the United Nations for the League of Women Voters of the United States
Panel of Expert Speakers:
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Dr. Seema Shah, Head of International IDEA's Democracy Assessment Unit
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Celina Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of the League of Women Voters of the United States
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Maria Isabel Aninat Sahli, Dean of Faculty of Law at the Universidad Adolfo Ibañez in Chile
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Idrissa Mamoud Tarawallie, Head of Programme Sierra Leone for the International IDEA
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Stuti Bhakat, International Legal Studies, LLM Candidate, NYU School of Law
For the complete flyer and speaker bios, see United Nations CSW69 Complete