Published on: December 10, 2021

SUMMIT FOR DEMOCRACY

SUMMIT FOR DEMOCRACY

NEWS

U.S. President Joe Biden kicked off Summit for Democracy, calling on countries to make “concrete commitments” to reaffirm their democratic values.

ABOUT

  • Held around three themes:
    • Defending against authoritarianism,
    • Fighting corruption,
    • Promoting respect for human rights.
  • Will gather together Heads of State, civil society, philanthropy, and the private sector.
  • Seen as one way to counter growing Chinese influence.
  • A second summit which will be in-person, will follow in 2022.