Our work - English Version - Pacto pela Democracia

How does Pacto operate ?
In a context where democratic systems and culture are weakened and discredited in Brazilian society, Pacto pela Democracia aims to coordinate the organized civil society's actions in a network to defend and continuously revitalize democratic construction in Brazil. It aims to contribute to a society where coexistence, freedoms, and democratic rights are ensured by institutions, for all people, and to all people. To achieve this, we divide our actions into four strategic programs:
STRENGTHENING INSTITUTIONS
The Pacto objective is to consolidate and improve democratic institutions, promote active participation by civil society in government, and to improve the quality of the political system, with the overarching goal of upholding the Democratic Rule of Law.

IMPROVING THE DEMOCRATIC ENVIRONMENT
This can be achieved by promoting democratic culture and constantly monitoring the quality of democracy in Brazil.

STRENGTHENING PACTO NETWORK
The goal is to improve and foster collaborative efforts within the network of Pacto pela Democracia, firmly embracing diversity of ideas, yet united in the common cause of democracy.

INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING OF PACTO
The aim is to create institutional narratives, consolidating both the management and financial sustainability of Pacto, while increasing institutional visibility.

INTERNATIONAL FRONT FOR DEFENSE OF DEMOCRACY
With attacks on democracy growing globally, Pacto seeks to unite international civil society on a front to counter authoritarian advances.
How does the Pacto pela Democracia work to defend Brazilian democracy?
Main operational strategies

Building networks and advocacy
Bringing together organizations and actors from different sectors and ideologies to strengthen the pro-democracy movement.
Scenario analysis and strategic planning
Monitoring threats to democracy and developing strategies to prevent and counter them.
Strategic communication and advocacy
Defending democracy in public and private spaces, in the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches, and influencing public policies to prevent setbacks that may weaken the Brazilian democratic system.
Project management
Implementing initiatives to strengthen democratic institutions and promote a democratic culture.
Action in times of crisis
Such as coordinating the civil society response to electoral destabilization attempts in 2022 and the coordinated response to the proposal for excessive NGO oversight in 2019.
Monitoring and advocacy
Keeping track of the political-institutional landscape to prevent setbacks.
Highlights of our work

Broad front for the defense of democracy, gathered in the reading of the manifesto for democracy and the inauguration of the civic vigil.

An example of our work in coordination with the three branches of government, as shown in the images, actions with the National Congress and federal deputies.

Activist communication actions to promote democratic culture in the daily life of Brazilians.

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How does Pacto operate ?

STRENGTHENING INSTITUTIONS

IMPROVING THE DEMOCRATIC ENVIRONMENT

STRENGTHENING PACTO NETWORK

INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING OF PACTO

INTERNATIONAL FRONT FOR DEFENSE OF DEMOCRACY

How does the Pacto pela Democracia work to defend Brazilian democracy?

Main operational strategies

Building networks and advocacy

Scenario analysis and strategic planning

Strategic communication and advocacy

Project management

Action in times of crisis

Monitoring and advocacy

Highlights of our work