APATHY, DEMOCRACY'S MOST INSIDIOUS ENEMY, CAN BE REMEDIED WITH INCLUSIVE PARTICIPATION -- UN CHIEF

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Date: 15 Sep 2013 08:00:01 -0400
Subject: APATHY, DEMOCRACY'S MOST INSIDIOUS ENEMY, CAN BE REMEDIED
WITH INCLUSIVE PARTICIPATION -- UN CHIEF
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APATHY, DEMOCRACY'S MOST INSIDIOUS ENEMY, CAN BE REMEDIED WITH
INCLUSIVE PARTICIPATION -- UN CHIEF New York, Sep 15 2013 8:00AMThis
year's International Day of Democracy falls amid volatile political
transitions in several countries, prolonged economic crisis, and
dramatic demographic and social change, United Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, stressing that such events
all underscore the need to strengthen people's voices in how they are
governed — an imperative that lies at the heart of democracy.

"Despite advances in civic engagement, apathy has become democracy's
most insidious enemy in a growing number of societies," the UN chief
said in his message on the Day, commemorated each year on 15
September.

"Inclusive participation is the antidote," he said, underscoring that
such inclusivity is not only an end in itself; it prepares
communities, societies and entire countries to address opposing points
of view, forge compromises and solutions, and engage in constructive
criticism and deliberations.

"Inclusive participation helps communities develop functioning forms
of democracy for Government, corporations and civil society," Mr. Ban
said.

"We live in a new era of ever greater possibilities for individuals to
obtain information and influence decision-making, facilitated by
evolving technologies," he said, noting that they can help people to
play a more direct role in areas he considers the most immediate
global priorities for our age: reducing inequalities; preventing armed
conflict and building a safer and more secure world; supporting
nations in transition; empowering women and young people; and
advancing sustainable development.

As the international community strives to accelerate progress on
attaining the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by the target date
of 2015, the United Nations is shaping a vision for development beyond
that year.

Global consultations on the post-2015 development agenda — in
themselves an unprecedented effort to bring people's voices to
international policy-making — have re-affirmed the importance of
putting people at the heart of development. The million voices
represented in the UN "MY World" survey overwhelmingly call for open
and responsive Government, placing this in the top three goals they
seek in a future development agenda.

"On this International Day of Democracy, I call on leaders to hear,
respect and respond appropriately to the voices of the people, whether
expressed directly or through elected representatives," said Mr. Ban,
also calling on the world's citizens to think about how they can use
their voices to not only take control of their destiny, but to
translate their desires and the desires of others into a better future
for all.

"Speak out. Participate. Reach out to understand and listen to those
who may be weaker or more vulnerable than you," he declared, adding:
"We all have an equal stake in our shared future. Today, let us
commit to ensuring that each of us can and does play our part to the
full."
Sep 15 2013 8:00AM
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