The Global Centre for Rehumanising Democracy is a think–act–teach tank.


We combine deep analysis, principled civic action, and leadership formation to restore moral clarity, trust, and human dignity to democratic life.

We use data-informed insight to understand how democracy is lived, spoken, and shaped in everyday life.

Our Mission is to restore the soul of democracy through reflection, action, and leadership grounded in moral responsibility

The Invitation

GCRD is convening the Contemplative Policy Retreat on 26–29 June at Broughton Sanctuary in the Yorkshire Dales. The retreat will bring together a small, diverse group of thinkers, practitioners, and reformers for three days of serious dialogue grounded in contemplative practice. The retreat will develop the principles for the Broughton Declaration on AI and Human Dignity.

If you would like to join us, please contact us at info@gcrd.org.uk to reserve your place. Visit here for details of the retreat.

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