A global pact for democratic information spaces
The International Partnership for Information and Democracy is an intergovernmental non-binding agreement endorsed by 57 countries building on the International Declaration to promote democratic principles in the global communication space.
A political commitment for the right to reliable information in the digital age
In response to growing disinformation, the weakening of independent journalism, and the unchecked power of digital platforms, 57 countries have joined forces to create a new international framework.
Launched at the United Nations General Assembly in 2019, the International Partnership for Information and Democracy affirms that the global information and communication space is a common good of humankind, and that access to reliable, pluralistic and independent information is essential to democracy.
Albania
Andorra
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
belgium
Benin
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Iceland
India
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lebanon
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Mauritania
Moldova
Montenegro
Netherlands
Niger
North Macedonia
Norway
Portugal
Romania
Senegal
Seychelles
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Tunisia
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States of America
Uruguay
The Declaration and the Partnership
Together, the Declaration and the Partnership sets out common commitments and guiding principles for democratic nations to reclaim governance of the global information space and foster transparency, pluralism and trustworthy communication.
The International Declaration on Information and Democracy
This Declaration defines the information space as a global common good and sets out key principles, including the right to reliable information, the independence of journalism, transparency obligations for digital platforms, and protection for freedom of expression in the digital age.
The International Partnership for Information and Democracy
The Partnership is based on the International Declaration on Information and Democracy, published in 2018 by an independent Commission of journalists, Nobel laureates, legal experts and scholars.
Annual Summits
Twenty-nine Governments Join Forces in Defense of Access to Free and Reliable Information Worldwide: Historic Paris Declaration on Multilateral Action Lays Out Commitments by Leading Democracies
Paris, 29 October: Twenty-nine governments from around the globe convened at the 2025 Paris Peace Forum, including five Heads of State and Government, have committed to hold the line…
The Partnership in action
The Partnership for Information and Democracy is active on different policy priorities providing policy analysis, recommendations and space for dialogue during technical meetings of its workstreams. Facilitated by the Forum, these workstreams seek to turn shared principles into action.
