Summit for Democracy, Day Zero - December 8, 2021 - 6:00 AM

Summit for Democracy, Day Zero on December 8, 2021, 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. EST Secretary Blinken’s pre-recorded remarks are played at the virtual Media Freedom and Sustainability Event, co-hosted with the Netherlands, which will highlight the importance of media safety, freedom, and sustainability in the health and vitality of democratic societies. 7:00 a.m. EST Secretary Blinken participates in a virtual discussion with young democratic leaders from around the world to explore what democracy means to youth, their critical role in promoting democracy, and ways to increase the participation and representation of young people in decision-making processes. 2021 Summit for Democracy full schedule: ---------- Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and econom