Community Of Democracies

The Community of Democracies (CoD) is a global intergovernmental coalition comprised of the Governing Council member states that support adherence to common democratic values and standards outlined in the Warsaw Declaration. The CoD is represented in the international fora by the elected Secretary General. Permanent Secretariat of the Community of Democracies (PSCD), seated in Warsaw, Poland undertakes functions of administrative, operational, and technical nature in support of the Community’s structures and activities under the direction and guidance of the Secretary General. The Community of Democracies provides Member States with a forum in which to work together to learn from each other and identify global priorities for diplomatic action to advance and defend democracy, including through collective diplomatic action at the UN and in other multilateral fora. In addition to facilitating joint diplomatic action, the Community provides an international forum that facilitates mutual dialogue, learning, and exchange of experiences among Members.