The phrase "upholding democracy" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to describe actions or practices that support and maintain the principles of democracy, such as protecting individual rights and promoting participation in government. Example: The newly elected president promised to prioritize upholding democracy by strengthening the rights of marginalized communities and promoting transparency in government.
Upholding democracy is meant to be part of the European Union's core mission.
But if the E.U. is true to its word about upholding democracy, the rule of law and human rights, then the option to suspend voting rights should be taken seriously.
It happened in Germany in 1947, when leading German writers including Heinrich Böll, Günter Grass and Paul Celan formed Group 47 with a view to upholding democracy and ensuring accountability in the aftermath of the Nazi era.
On Monday, Thailand's opposition parties threatened to boycott the election though if they did, this would only undermine their claims to be upholding democracy and the rule of law.Gloria: I will surviveMs Arroyo's position may not be as strong as Mr Thaksin's but, like him, she can fairly argue that her opponents are not exactly paragons of virtue themselves.
Considering that democracy is still in its infancy in Nepal, diplomats say, it has performed remarkably well.Those close to the king insist that he is reconciled to his constitutional role and remains committed to upholding democracy, despite the memories of 18 years of absolutism.
Very interesting piece – please note, though, that the Committee for the Prevention of Torture and the European Court of Human Rights belong to the Council of Europe, a 47-member intergovermental organisation which pre-dates the European Community (now the European Union) and focuses on upholding democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
Whistle-blowers leaking information in the public interest play a crucial role in upholding democracies, and must therefore be better protected from prosecution, reprisals and threats.
It upheld democracy, some insisted, just not the Brotherhood's version of it.
We have to uphold democracy, the constitution and the rule of law," Zakir said.
The campers themselves believed they were campaigning to uphold democracy and the rule of law.
But in 2001, its members adopted a charter that obliges them to uphold democracy or risk sanctions.
