A platform of the Iranian diaspora in dialogue with European civil society.
Democracy Forum is a platform of the Iranian diaspora for dialogue and cooperation with European civil society. Its work is grounded in shared commitments to freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law, including the common goal of countering extremism and Islamism.
Nine chapters that define how we operate — explore them one by one.
We operate as a professional, structured, and scalable platform — designed to connect expertise, enable collaboration, and support long-term impact.
Our goal is not short-term visibility, but sustainable and credible engagement.
The Foundation
We operate as a professional, structured, and scalable platform — designed to connect expertise, enable collaboration, and support long-term impact.
Our goal is not short-term visibility, but sustainable and credible engagement.
The Board.
Democracy Forum is led by a board committed to long-term, structured engagement — combining medical, scientific, and civic expertise across Europe.
Amir-Mobarez Parasta
Shahnam Afshar
Alireza Mirshahi
Peyman Bayati
Ashkan Ilkhani
* Avicenna Tajik State Medical University
Programme Directors.
Our programme directors lead the day-to-day work across our thematic areas — translating strategy into concrete projects, partnerships, and outputs.
Mohammad Tangestani
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The Executive Team.
The executive team supports the Board in running the Forum — coordinating operations, communication, and partnerships across Europe.
KaSheena Burke
Chiara Hillebrand
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Oliver Ullmann
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Country Offices
Our Country Offices provide Democracy Forum with trusted local networks and connect institutions, experts, civil society and communities with our international programs and initiatives.
Our Advisers.
An international circle of advisers supports the Forum with expertise across democracy, public health, science, and civil society.
Names and portraits of our advisers will be published shortly.