About
Danes je nov dan, Inštitut za druga vprašanja (Today Is a New Day, Institute for Other Studies) is a non-profit and independent private organisation, established in 2013, that uses digital technologies and develops innovative campaigns for participation in democratic processes and civic action. Our goal is to change society towards more justice, openness and inclusivity.
Danes je nov dan is committed to defending fundamental rights and freedoms in the digital age by advocating for responsible use of digital technologies and data justice, strengthening political participation and inclusion in decision-making processes, opening up public institutions and their data, and building coalitions.
Danes je nov dan
Inštitut za druga vprašanja
Resljeva cesta 25
1000 Ljubljana
+386 64 163 663 (10:00–16:00)
Monthly newsletter in Slovenian
Our priorities
We strive for more inclusivity and active participation of diverse audiences in decision-making processes. We call on public institutions to be accountable and transparent and help them to open up their data. We advocate for digital rights and raise awareness for the safe use of technology. We strengthen communities and promote solidarity among people.
Participation and Inclusion
We understand democracy as a continuous process. We advocate for open, diverse and inclusive decision-making processes that ensure the participation of as many people as possible.
Accountability and Transparency
We strive for more openness and accessibility of public data. We demand more accountability and transparency from public authorities. We expose bad practices and propose improvements.
Digital Rights and Literacy
We advocate for an open, accessible and inclusive internet. We are in favour of encryption, data justice, and open source solutions. We champion digital sovereignty and the responsible development and use of artificial intelligence.
Community and Solidarity
By building networks of solidarity, we help to create communities and strengthen civil society in order to co-create a more compassionate world.
Networking
Danes je nov dan is deeply integrated into the local, regional and international environment of civil society. Many of our projects are the result of collaboration with various non-governmental organisations, civic initiatives or individuals. In pursuing the goals of greater openness and accessibility of public data, we work together with individual municipalities, parliament and other public institutions.
We are co-founders of Pravna mreža za varstvo demokracije (Legal Network for the Protection of Democracy), which safeguards a democratic, open, free and solidarity-based society through legal opinions, statements and calls to action. We are also an integral part of the Glas ljudstva (People's Voice) initiative, which aims to open up politics to the people. We are also co-founders of the Consul Democracy Foundation, which develops and manages Consul, the largest open source platform for digital democracy. We are part of the SEE Digital Rights Network, which protects digital rights and addresses the challenges posed by the rapid development of modern technologies in the Balkan region.
Awards
- 2023 Transparency Ambassador Award of the Slovenian Information Commissioner for increasing political accountability and advocating for greater transparency and open data
- 2022 Tulip Award of the Dutch Embassy for activities to develop digital solutions for political participation, transparency and accountability
- 2022 European Citizen’s Prize of the European Parliament for Pravna mreža za varstvo demokracije
- 2017 Brumen Award for Parlameter
- 2017 Diggit Grand Prix for Parlameter – Innovation in the digital communications field
- 2017 Golden Diggit Award for Parlameter
- 2016 Special Mention at Diggit for 3 projects
- 2014 Golden Diggit Award for Et tu, B(o)rute?