The Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy was held in Bucharest, Romania, from May 15-18, 2024. The forum brought together civil society organizations and activists from various countries and regions dedicated to the protection and development of democracy.
The forum began on May 15, 2024, with an opening session at the Romanian Parliament. It continued with sessions held at Revista Theatre and the Faculty of Sociology and Social Work in Bucharest.
The forum discussed topics such as citizens' initiatives, the impact of technology on democracy, youth participation in decision-making processes, the outcomes of referendums and plebiscites, local democracy, civil society responses to anti-democratization, participatory democracy practices, media and democracy, the future of Europe, and regional cooperation.
As part of the forum, we made a presentation on May 17, 2024, in the session "Regulations and Practices for Access to Information." Murat Özçelebi, the coordinator of the Freedom of Association Monitoring Project, spoke about the legislation on the Right to Information in Turkey. During the session, we also shared our experiences with information requests as part of our monitoring and reporting activities.
About Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy
Focusing on direct democracy, Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy is one of the most comprehensive forums currently conducted by civil society initiatives. The forum hosts participants from academic, political, and civil society perspectives, adopting a multidisciplinary approach. It provides an opportunity for activists and organizations to share their experiences and connect with others working on similar issues by bringing together people with diverse experiences and backgrounds.