TEDx Democracy Salon

2024 has been described as a make-or-break year for democracies worldwide.

Nearly half the world’s population will choose their leaders in elections this year. But, as a new report highlights, the traditional bedrocks of democracy — including free and fair elections, the commitment to universal human rights, and formal checks and balances on power — are weakening across the globe. 

The TED Democracy Initiative began this important conversation last November. Now, TED is supporting seven TEDx events around the world — including right here in Jacksonville — to inspire locally-adapted conversations and advance civic solutions within our own communities.