What DEFENS does

To further its objectives, DEFENS:

Engages in dialogue with decision-makers and ordinary citizens about how issues such as the open society, the market economy, globalisation, free trade and private property affect our day-to-day lives and personal liberty
Organises educational events and discussion forums with specialists giving talks about issues pertaining to DEFENS's objectives. These are open to the public
Releases material relating to the issues mentioned above
Distributes material about the issues to the media and directly to the public

We intend to set up groups for discussion and other activity on a regional level for interested citizens, and also for researchers and academics. The purpose of these groups is to hold local events for the discussion of the issues DEFENS concerns itself with, and to produce material such as articles, speeches and pieces of research.

DEFENS denounces all violence.

DEFENS is part of an international network. You can sign an international petition for a more open world.

This is how you can defend liberty and a more open world:

Join!
Inform your friends about DEFENS
Join our discussion forums.
Sign the petition for a more open world
Always advocate freedom, an open world, human rights and a market economy when the opportunity presents itself.

Want to do more?
If you are interested in advocating human rights, globalization and a free market economy, and really want to get involved, why not set up a local chapter of DEFENS in your own country? Currently DEFENS only operates in Finland, but the issues we talk about are truly global. Whether you live in a developing country struggling with unfair treatment in the world economy or a Western country whose subsidies stifle growth in the developing world, advocating DEFENS's principles locally will enable you to work towards a brighter future.

If you are interested in defending liberty by setting up a local chapter of DEFENS in your country, please contact us at defens@defens.org.