Forum on Information and Democracy

The Forum on Information and Democracy is an international, civil society-led organization working with governments, researchers, activists and civil society to uphold democratic principles in the global information and communication space. It promotes information integrity as a foundation for democratic life, human rights and peace, connecting expert knowledge with policymaking through international cooperation and independent analysis.

Its work addresses major challenges affecting digital information ecosystems, including media sustainability, transparency and accountability of technology companies, artificial intelligence, and the reliability of online information. The Forum brings diverse expertise together to identify systemic problems, develop practical recommendations and frameworks for accountability, and advocate for regulatory and self-regulatory approaches. It also supports governments through the International Partnership on Information and Democracy, a non-binding intergovernmental agreement endorsed by countries worldwide.

Through workstreams, publications, reports and events, the organization informs public debate and helps translate research into policy. By building bridges between institutions and civil society, the Forum advances pluralistic, reliable and democratic information environments.