Civil Society, Governance, & Rule of Law
Capacity building, elections, participatory politics, and rule of law support.
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ESTABLISHED 2000
Practical Solutions for On-the-Ground Impact.
DCC promotes human rights, peacebuilding, and the rule of law in the world's most demanding environments.
WHO WE ARE
Deploying Proven Solutions to Build Free Societies.
The Democracy Council (DCC) is a nonpartisan nonprofit strengthening civil society, human rights, independent media, rule of law, and accountable governance, while supporting peacebuilding, economic recovery, humanitarian aid, stabilization, and counter-extremism efforts in fragile contexts.
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OUR FOCUS
independent thought, integrity, and impact.
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IRAN
Supporting independent media, protecting information integrity, and strengthening civil freedoms remain key priorities in Iran. The work focuses on improving access to trustworthy information, countering disinformation, and helping communities become more resilient against censorship, manipulation, and false narratives.
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CUBA
Supporting independent media, protecting information integrity, and strengthening civil freedoms remain key priorities in Cuba. The work focuses on improving access to trustworthy information, countering disinformation, and helping communities become more resilient against censorship, manipulation, and false narratives.
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PALESTINE
Supporting independent media, protecting information integrity, and strengthening civil freedoms remain key priorities in Palestine. The work focuses on improving access to trustworthy information, countering disinformation, and helping communities become more resilient against censorship, manipulation, and false narratives.
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SYRIA
Supporting independent media, protecting information integrity, and strengthening civil freedoms remain key priorities in Syria. The work focuses on improving access to trustworthy information, countering disinformation, and helping communities become more resilient against censorship, manipulation, and false narratives.
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BOSNIA
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EGYPT
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GREECE
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GUATEMALA
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ISRAEL
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LEBANON
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MALAYSIA
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POLAND
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RUSSIA
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SUDAN
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TIMOR-LESTE
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TURKEY
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UKRAINE
WHERE WE WORK
A Global Footprint Built on Local Trust
Independent media, information integrity, civil freedom, and disinformation resilience.
LEARN MOREDRIVING CHANGE ACROSS FOUR PRACTICE AREAS.
Economic Resilience & Local Development
Enterprise, recovery, growth, and economic governance in disrupted environments.
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Independent Media & Information Integrity
Independent journalism, artistic freedom, and counter-disinformation work.
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Peacebuilding, Stabilization, & Humanitarian Support
Independent journalism, artistic freedom, and counter-disinformation work.
Learn MorePRINCIPLES TRANSLATED INTO PRACTICAL INSTITUTIONS.
DCC's work is grounded in the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and in the conviction that accountable governance, equal opportunity, and respect for human dignity are essential foundations for peaceful and prosperous societies.
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LISTEN & ASSESS
Identify local needs through deep consultation with activists and community stakeholders.
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DESIGN & IMPLEMENT
Collaboratively build practical solutions with measurable impact on people's lives.
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SUSTAIN & SCALE
Strengthen local capacity so partners can continue the work independently.
A collaborative network for measurable impact.
DCC is supported by a mix of U.S. and foreign government agencies, foundations, and institutional partners that share a commitment to accountable governance, human rights, and effective international development.
