Summit for Democracy - co-host session The Netherlands - March 30, 2023
Channel: Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken
Date: 2023-03-31

On 29 and 30 March 2023 the Netherlands was one of the co-hosts of the second Summit for Democracy, organised by the United States. The other co-hosts were Costa Rica, Zambia and South Korea. Around the world, democracy and human rights are under threat. Together, we must do everything we can to ensure that democratic principles are not further undermined.

On 30 March, the Netherlands, as co-host for the broader European region, also held an event on media freedom. The Netherlands is working around the world to protect and promote fundamental principles such as democracy, the rule of law and human rights. Freedom of expression is a precondition for a well-functioning democracy, and the media play a key role in this regard. The media have the platforms and resources to develop ideas and stimulate the public debate, so that people can make up their own minds.

Freedom of the press and independent media can never be taken for granted, however. In many countries, including in Europe, media freedom is under threat and women journalists in particular are the targets of abuse. Read more about what the Netherlands is doing to promote freedom of expression, internet freedom and independent journalism around the world.

Learn more: https://www.government.nl/ministries/ministry-of-foreign-affairs/activiteiten/summit-for-democracy

Nederlands: https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/ministeries/ministerie-van-buitenlandse-zaken/evenementen/summit-for-democracy

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