In the countries where our movement is active, the wind of democracy in the 1990s has remained a gentle breeze. Despite the opening up to a multi-party system, the holding of competitive elections (at least for show), and sometimes greater freedom of expression to satisfy the demands of donors, real democracy has made little progress. The possibility of alternating at the top is far from assured. The separation of powers (executive, judicial, legislative, but also economic and military), a fundamental condition of democratic functioning, is hardly respected. Through various publications, studies and actions in the field, Tournons La Page is helping to expand civic and democratic space in Africa. By setting up activities to raise awareness and mobilise the population around issues of civic engagement and good governance through the organisation of café debates, neighbourhood councils, mobile courts and democracy caravans, we are ensuring that civil and political rights are respected in Africa.

Finally, Tournons La Page regularly documents abuses and human rights violations in order to obtain redress and justice for the victims of authoritarian practices.