 In the face of increasing threats to democracy further deepened by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and ahead of the Summit for Democracy, more than 30 organisations and 70 individuals from around the world will convene in a virtual Global Democracy Coalition Forum to be held for 24 hours on 7th December. The purpose of the forum is to galvanise a global conversation on democracy and to provide a platform for voices, actors and issues to broaden the discussions of the Summit for Democracy organised by the US administration. The forum is held independently from the Summit, although its conversations will seek to complement the Summit discussions. The organisations convening in the forum are united by their shared commitment to strengthen and nurture democracy worldwide. While the Summit for Democracy will focus on three key themes, defending against authoritarianism, fighting corruption and protecting human rights. The forum will broaden the discussions on themes such as youth and democracy, women's political participation, the importance of independent media and democracy and climate change among many others. The forum will contribute knowledge, good practices and lessons learned on how to strengthen and protect democracy, to renew and reinvigorate democratic values, processes and commitments. 2022 is the year of action. It is the time to raise public awareness on the value of democracy and the need to bolster and protect it across the world.