Channel Title: Alliance Of Democracies Channel Description: The Alliance of Democracies Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 2017 by Anders Fogh Rasmussen, the former NATO Secretary General and former Prime Minister of Denmark. Our team is based in Brussels, Berlin and Copenhagen and bring expertise from international diplomacy and human rights to election integrity and strategic communications. Through our innovative programming and our flagship event, The Copenhagen Democracy Summit, we aim to become the world’s leading “megaphone” for the cause of democracy. You can find out more at www.allianceofdemocracies.org 🌎 <video> Democracy & Technology Keynote - Viktor Nestulia Description: </video> <video> Democracy & Technology Entrepreneur Showcase - Ana Toklikishvili, Vinici (Georgia) Description: Vinici is an AI-powered directory of political candidate profiles, serving as a catalogue of statements made by political figures. It is a transparency tool designed for use ahead of the upcoming elections in Georgia. Ana, the founder of Vinici, holds a Master's degree in Strategic Communications from King's College London. Her diverse career in communications and civil society includes roles in international development, business, and non-governmental organizations. She is currently a Communications Consultant at Media Advocacy Coalition and previously worked as a Communications Officer for the Council of Europe in Tbilisi. 🏆Ana was this year's winner of The Super Election Year Award. </video> <video> Results from the latest Democracy Perception Index - Nico Jaspers Description: </video> <video> U.S. Global Leadership & Democracy - Kurt Volker and Mitch McConnell Description: </video> <video> Democracy & Technology Entrepreneur Showcase - Dmytro Bilash, Osavul (Ukraine) Description: Dmytro is a tech entrepreneur and investor focused on building breakthrough products. Dmytro is a co-founder and Chief Business Development Office in Osavul, software company providing AI-based solutions for information security and countering disinformation and managing partner in VC capital fund Digital Future. Also, Dmytro was a Сo-founder of Captain Growth, AI-based marketing automation platform, acquired by Perion. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the National University of Kyiv, and a master’s degree in Space Studies from the International Space University. Osavul is not his first venture, as he has been a founder of several more and is thus an experienced entrepreneur. </video> <video> Musical Performance: Rana Mansour Description: Rana Mansour is the current leading Persian female singer who is a devout activist for the women’s rights movement in Iran by vocally expressing her disdain for the Iranian government’s decision to ban women from singing in public or as the main performer. </video> <video> The Democracy Tech Entrepreneur Fellowship Launch - Kyiv, Ukraine Description: Here is the recap of our inspiring trip to Kyiv, where the Alliance of Democracies Foundation together with Yep! Accelerator launched the latest cycle of the Democracy Tech Entrepreneur Fellowship. This unforgettable event brought together passionate tech entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and democracy advocates to celebrate innovation and resilience in the face of immense challenges. #DemocracyTech #InnovationForDemocracy #UkraineResilience #Entrepreneurship #Transparency #DigitalInnovation #DemocracyChangers #StartupUkraine #AllianceOfDemocracies #DREAMProject </video> <video> Democracy & Technology Entrepreneur Showcase - Ariadna Dron, representing Marmoris (Moldova) Description: Marmoris, a dynamic group of high schoolers who triumphed at the Moldova Democracy Tech Hackathon with their groundbreaking ballot counting hardware. Their victory secured them a spot in the Democracy Tech Entrepreneur Fellowship, spotlighting their innovation. Youthful and spirited, Marmoris embodies a commitment to catalyzing change, actively engaging in civil society and democracy. Their achievement at a young age is a testament to their ingenuity and determination. Eager to reshape the landscape of democracy, they're a beacon of hope and inspiration, poised to carve a brighter future through technological innovation and civic engagement. 🏆Ariadna / Marmoris was this year's winner of The People's Award. </video> <video> Democracy & Technology Entrepreneur Showcase - Mariam Akhalkatsi, GenderBarometer (Georgia) Description: Mariam is a communications specialist with over 8 years of expertise in the field, currently leading the development of an AI tool, GenderBarometer, at the Media Development Foundation (MDF). GenderBarometer aims to empower female public figures, journalists, and women and girls, enabling them to effectively combat online violence and gendered disinformation. Mariam is passionate about promoting informed media consumption and equipping youngsters with multimedia tools to foster active citizenship within their local communities. She develops and implements communications strategies for MDF's fact checking platform and media and information literacy program and designs successful awareness-raising media campaigns. </video> <video> Democracy & Technology Entrepreneur Showcase - Anton Tarasyuk, Mantis Analytics (Ukraine) Description: Anton is Co-Founder and Expertise Lead at Mantis Analytics, an AI-driven platform that engages in real-time info-space listening and analysis, providing organizations with data for risk management. Mantis Analytics originated in Ukraine following Russia's full-scale invasion, and the company has been helping national security institutions in combatting Russian propaganda, disinformation, and hostile informational activities. He was admitted into our Fellowship, following his victory at the Fellowship Launch and Pitching Competition in Kyiv. Anton holds a master's degree in Philosophy from the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. 🏆Anton was this year's winner of The Copenhagen Democracy Tech Award. </video> <video> Democracy Tech Hackathon Moldova 2024 Description: The Democracy Tech Hackathons are a cornerstone of the Democracy Tech Entrepreneur Fellowship, providing a platform for innovative democracy defenders to develop cutting-edge tech solutions that strengthen democratic processes. In partnership with local organizations, these hackathons are hosted in frontline democracies, offering a space for creativity, collaboration, and impactful innovation. Winning teams are granted admission to the Democracy Tech Entrepreneur Fellowship, joining a global network of changemakers dedicated to advancing democracy through technology. This video offers a recap of the 2024 Moldova Democracy Tech Hackathon, co-organized by the Alliance of Democracies Foundation and Yep! Moldova, with generous support from the New Democracy Fund and USAID. ✨ See the incredible solutions, meet the inspiring participants, and witness the power of tech in shaping the future of democracy! 📢 Are you ready to innovate for democracy? Follow us for more updates on upcoming hackathons and fellowship opportunities! #DemocracyTech #HackathonInnovation #MoldovaTech #EntrepreneurshipForDemocracy #DemocracyDefenders #DigitalInnovation #StartupCulture #TechForGood #AllianceOfDemocracies #NewDemocracyFund #USAID #YepMoldova </video> <video> Democracy & Technology Entrepreneur Showcase - George Gogua, Gzavnili (Georgia) Description: George is a seasoned multimedia journalist boasting over a decade of expertise in both print and online media. He holds the position of co-founder in two pioneering projects focused on advancing explanatory journalism and facilitating multimedia collaboration within the South Caucasus region. As co-founder and director of Project 64, George is a leader, guiding a team comprising of journalists, editors, and designers. Together, they curate top-tier content addressing critical subjects such as social issues, human rights, the environment, and culture. Employing techniques like data visualization, interactive storytelling, and diverse multimedia formats, they strive to create impactful and high-quality material. </video> <video> Ukraine’s path to NATO membership - Andriy Yermak and Anders Fogh Rasmussen Description: The International Taskforce led by former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak today released a report entitled Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic Future: Paving the path to peace & security. The report outlines concrete proposals to immediately reinforce Ukraine’s security, help to contain and then end the war, and bridge Ukraine to its future in NATO. It recommends: Issuing an invitation at the NATO Summit in Washington D.C. for Ukraine to start accession talks to join the alliance and inviting the NATO-Ukraine Council to define specific conditions for membership. Setting a clear timeframe for Ukrainian NATO membership of no later than July 2028, provided specific conditions are met. Containing the war as a first step to ending the war, by strengthening Ukraine and its allies’ efforts to deny Russia’s operational success on land, at sea, and in the air. Lifting all caveats on types of conventional weapons delivered to Ukraine and all caveats on their use against military targets inside Russia. Bringing the web of bilateral security agreements between Ukraine and its partners under the framework of an international compact. Building Ukraine’s future force so that it can reach – before the end of the decade – a size and structure robust enough to defend against a future conventional attack by Russia and positively contribute to NATO’s collective defence plans. A commitment by NATO Allies to spend the equivalent of 0.25% of their GDP on military assistance to Ukraine. Unblocking the $300 billion of frozen Russian assets and using them to support Ukraine. Setting clear reform and governance benchmarks for Ukraine, fully aligned with the EU accession process. Developing a set of assurances on the defensive nature of Ukraine’s future NATO membership. The full report is available here – Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic Future: Paving the path to peace & security. Report signatories from the International Task Force on Ukraine’s Security and Euro-Atlantic Integration: Co-Chairs Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak Former Prime Minister of Denmark and Secretary General of NATO Anders Fogh Rasmussen Members Former President of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė Former President of Poland Aleksander Kwaśniewski Former Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin Former Prime Minister of Poland Marek Belka Former Prime Minister of Slovakia Mikuláš Dzurinda Former Prime Minister of Sweden Carl Bildt Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Defence of Canada Peter MacKay Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Interior and Defense of France Michèle Alliot-Marie Former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom Lord William Hague Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo H. Daalder Former U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Kurt Volker Former National Security Advisor of Canada Jody Thomas Former Supreme Allied Commander Europe Wesley Clark Former NATO Assistant Secretary General Heinrich Brauss Former NATO Assistant Secretary General Giedrimas Jeglinskas </video> <video> Democracy Tech Entrepreneur Fellowship 2024: In Review Description: As part of the Democracy Tech Entrepreneur Program, the fellows were invited to the Copenhagen Democracy Summit to build strong networks with policy makers, democracy activists and the start-up ecosystem in Denmark. Here they met with their mentors, visited selected partner hubs, and pitched their innovation on the main stage of the summit. </video> <video> Copenhagen Democracy Summit 2024 HIGHLIGHTS Description: Political leaders and democracy activists from around the world came together at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit. Convened by former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen at the Royal Danish Playhouse, the Copenhagen Democracy Summit was joined by - European Commission President: Ursula von der Leyen, @EuropeanCommission - European Council President Charles Michel @europeancouncilpresident - Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen -Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo - Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan @PashinyanNikol - Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu @VjosaOsmaniPRKS - Belarusian leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskya - Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s Head of Office Andrii Yermak @PresidentGovUa - Former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin - Alexei Navalny's Chief of Staff Leonid Volkov @leonid_volkov - Iranian activist Masih Alinejad @MasihAlinejadMedia - Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen - Iranian musician and singer Rana Mansour @RanaMansourMusic - Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov - Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson @RichardBranson - Outgoing President Tsai Ing-wen and incoming President Lai Ching-te of the Republic of China (Taiwan) @Chingte_Taiwan - Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton @hillaryclinton - Republican Leader of the US Senate Mitch McConnell @RepublicanLeader - European Commission Vice-President Věra Jourová. As the EPP Lead Candidate for European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen used the stage to propose a ‘European Democracy Shield’ if she were to be returned for a second term as European Commission President. Securing Ukraine’s victory featured prominently in the Summit. Anders Fogh Rasmussen was joined by President Zelenskyy’s Head of Office, Andrii Yermak, to present a report outlining recommendations for Ukraine's security and Euro-Atlantic integration. It included provisions to provide air defenses to Ukraine, and extending an invitation for Ukraine to join NATO at the Washington Summit in July 2024. The summit also convenes frontline activists from around the world. This year, around 100 joined, each with a remarkable story of defiance in the face of dictatorship and autocracy. We were also joined by MPs from the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China, recently targeted by Chinese cyber-hackers, who are highlighting the astronomical economic costs of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. </video>

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The Alliance of Democracies Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 2017 by Anders Fogh Rasmussen, the former NATO Secretary General and former Prime Minister of Denmark. Our team is based in Brussels, Berlin and Copenhagen and bring expertise from international diplomacy and human rights to election integrity and strategic communications.

Through our innovative programming and our flagship event, The Copenhagen Democracy Summit, we aim to become the world’s leading “megaphone” for the cause of democracy.

You can find out more at www.allianceofdemocracies.org 🌎

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