On the evening of 14 September 2009 at Stadsteatern, Stockholm:

• Documentary play SEVEN

The play offers a glimpse into the lives of seven women leaders and women’s rights activists from Guatemala, Northern Ireland, Nigeria, Russia, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Cambodia who have overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to achieve justice and freedom.

Previous International Democracy Day websites:

• 2008

The Democracy Day Debate
Motion: Gender Equality is a Pillar for Democracy

Speakers:
Mark Salter, Senior Proramme Officer, International IDEA (For the Motion)
Rumbidzai Kandawasvika-Nhundu, Senior Programme Officer, International IDEA (Against the Motion)
Respondents: Stockholm University Students

It is argued that one fundamental and enduring challenge facing democracy is the continued lack of gender equality in all spheres of life. International IDEA’s assertion is driven by the motivation to create an understanding of democracy and its intersection with gender equality as a strategy that can assist in achieving sustainable democracy world wide.

To what extent can gender equality be an issue for achieving the "Perfect democracy"? Does democracy need the face of democracy? Can a country’s democratic credentials be judged by its record on gender equality?

The views expressed here do not necessarily represent the views of International IDEA, Riksteatern, UNDP or Stockholm University.