democ.
The association
About the Association democ
editThe association democ is a committed coalition of journalists, scientists, and media professionals dedicated to the observation, documentation, and analysis of anti-democratic movements. Based in Berlin, the members of democ work to understand and combat the mechanisms and manifestations of anti-Semitism, right-wing extremism, and Islamism.
Key Products and Services
edit- Monitoring and Analysis: democ observes and analyzes anti-democratic movements in various areas, including social media and public events.
- Public Awareness: The results of their research and analyses are made accessible to the public through articles, videos, web documentaries, workshops, and lectures.
- Educational Work: Through their activities, they promote public awareness of the dangers of anti-Semitism, right-wing extremism, and Islamism and develop strategies to counteract these threats.
Mission and Values
editThe main mission of democ is to promote a society where one can be different without fear. The association advocates for the values of democracy, tolerance, and diversity and works to inform and raise awareness among the public about the threats posed by anti-democratic forces.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
edit- Independence: democ strives to remain independent of government funding to secure their work in the long term. They seek support through sponsorship memberships, which enable them to continue their monitoring activities[2].
- Civic Participation: Through exclusive briefings, invitations to events, and the right to speak at the annual general meeting, they promote the active participation of their sponsoring members and thus strengthen civil society.
- Scientific and Journalistic Excellence: The team of democ consists of experienced experts in the fields of political science, Arab studies, communication design, and journalism, who work together to achieve the highest scientific and journalistic quality in their work[3].
The association democ is an important player in the fight against anti-democratic tendencies and makes valuable contributions to the education and enlightenment of the public. Through their dedicated work, they help to strengthen an open and tolerant society.