September 15, the World Day of Democracy, this year is being observed with the UN’s emphasis on ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard.

September 15, the World Day of Democracy, this year is being observed with the UN’s emphasis on ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard. This comes while, according to the latest assessment by Freedom House, only about one-fifth of the world’s population lives in free countries.

By Farziah Thabti, an Iran International correspondent