Freedom: How we Lose it and How we Fight Back
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
In conversation with Uyghur, Tibetan, and Chinese democracy activists, Nathan Law will tell the story of the Hong Kong democracy movement and discuss the importance of supporting democracy activists around the world to work in solidarity against authoritarianism.
Safeguarding Democracy in West Africa: Transforming Peaceful...
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Youth activists from Nigeria, Togo and Guinea will share their thoughts on the frustrations driving protests and new models for democratic activism.
Rebuilding Democratic Momentum
12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
The NED will convene a dynamic forum featuring some of the world’s most important voices from the frontlines of the democratic struggle.
The Role of Independent Media in Strengthening Democratic...
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
As democracies attempt to combat growing threats, the role that civil society and non-government organizations play in keeping authoritarian states at bay and stabilizing democracies is more vital than ever.
1201 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20004