"Democracy is not only an end in itself; it contributes powerfully to economic and social progress, international peace and security and respect for fundamental rights and freedoms." - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Message on the International Day of Democracy, 15 September 2009.This year's commemoration is the second International Day of Democracy, and it provides another opportunity to review the state of democracy in the world. Democracy is as much a process as a goal and only with the full participation of and support by the international community, the national governing bodies, civil society and individuals, can the ideal of democracy be made into a reality to be enjoyed by everyone, everywhere.
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"Democracy is not only an end in itself; it contributes powerfully to economic and social progress, international peace and security and respect for fundamental rights and freedoms." - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Message on the International Day of Democracy, 15 September 2009.This year's commemoration is the second International Day of Democracy, and it provides another opportunity to review the state of democracy in the world. Democracy is as much a process as a goal and only with the full participation of and support by the international community, the national governing bodies, civil society and individuals, can the ideal of democracy be made into a reality to be enjoyed by everyone, everywhere.
To read further please visit UN.org.