International Day of Democracy

In 2007 the United Nations resolved to observe 15 September as the International Day of Democracy—with the purpose of promoting and keeping its principles.

Democracy: "a universal value based on the freely expressed will of people to determine their own political, economic, social and cultural systems and their full participation in all aspects of their lives.”

2014 Theme: Engaging Young People on Democracy 

"Education is the mopst powerful weapon which you can use to change the world"
Nelson Mandela.