Six programmes. One democratic objective.

Democracy Forum connects democratic Iranian expertise, civil society and European institutions. Our six programmes turn this mission into practical work: advocacy, partnerships, leadership development, public education, reliable information and democratic technology.

Find the programme that fits you.

Each programme has a distinct purpose and audience. Together, they strengthen democratic engagement between Iranian communities and Europe.

Democracy Hub & European Advocacy

For

Members of the European Parliament, parliamentary staff, EU institutions, European policymakers and policy networks.

We bring credible Iranian democratic expertise into European political dialogue, especially at EU level.

Policy briefings and expert dialogue
Engagement with parliamentary and institutional stakeholders
Evidence-based advocacy on democracy, human rights and Iran

Democratic Partnerships & NGO Cooperation

For

NGOs, foundations, civil-society networks, human-rights organisations and democratic initiatives.

We build practical, values-based partnerships with organisations that pursue compatible democratic and human-rights objectives.

Identifying and connecting suitable partners
Developing joint formats and projects
Building durable cooperation across borders

Future Leaders Academy

For

Active Democracy Forum members, students, young professionals and emerging democratic leaders.

We prepare committed people for democratic political work, advocacy, communication and responsible public leadership.

Training in advocacy and institutional engagement
Workshops, mentoring and practical simulations
Developing a new generation of capable leaders

Democracy Media & Diaspora Education

For

Iranian diaspora communities in Europe, especially people seeking accessible democratic orientation and media literacy.

We strengthen democratic understanding and resilience to disinformation within the Iranian diaspora.

Civic education in Persian and other relevant languages
Media-literacy and anti-disinformation formats
Public dialogue on democratic values and participation

Iran Briefing & Public Information

For

European journalists, political decision-makers, researchers, institutions and the interested public.

We provide clear, reliable and well-sourced information about Iran and democratic developments affecting the country.

Public explainers and background briefings
Expert analysis and source-based context
Information for media, institutions and European audiences

Digital Democracy & Civic Technology

For

Citizens, civil-society groups, democratic initiatives and experts working on secure participation technology.

We develop digital tools for participation, deliberation and transparent democratic decision-making.

Online participation and civic-dialogue formats
Research and prototypes for trustworthy digital democracy
A long-term path toward secure digital voting and Cloud Democracy

Binding digital voting requires independent legal, security and data-protection review before deployment.

— How we deliver

How we deliver our programmes

Our programmes define what Democracy Forum does. Working groups provide the operational capacity behind them: governance, funding, communications, legal and operations, events and institutional relations.