Pacto pela Democracia releases a Guide to defend and ensure the integrity of electoral processes
Pacto pela Democracia releases a Guide to defend and ensure the integrity of electoral processes
On Thursday (25th), Pacto pela Democracia launched the first edition of its “Guides for Democracy.” The inaugural edition focuses on defending electoral processes, drawing on the experience of mobilization and coordination efforts during the 2022 elections. The material provides a history of the coalition's actions in defense of the electoral process and offers tips and guidance on how organizations can carry out similar actions. These actions include monitoring, strategy definition, and multisectoral coordination.
The guide is the result of lessons learned from the Pacto pela Democracia network, which worked to defend the integrity of the Brazilian electoral system against the attacks of an autocratic leader, the spread of disinformation, and other threats. Brazilian civil society united efforts to develop unprecedented actions, discussed in the guide, which were essential to ensure the integrity of the electoral process that year.
Defense of the electoral system and strengthening of global democracy
Interference and attacks on electoral processes have been one of the most common strategies used by autocratic leaders worldwide, highlighting the importance of continuous coordination to defend democracy, both before and after elections. In this context, the Guide aims to inspire organizations in different countries to adapt and implement the strategies adopted by Pacto in 2022 to their own contexts, ensuring fair and democratic elections.
“We have received requests for this story, its strategies, and lessons to be shared to inspire other pro-democracy movements in Brazil and internationally. We believe that sharing the strategies and steps taken in this process can encourage and provide tools for other actors, collectives, and organizations to enhance their strategies in facing similar challenges,” says Margarida Gorecki, Institutional Development Coordinator at Pacto pela Democracia.