The Russian Duma Elections and Their Effect on the...
Much has been written about the recent elections for the Russian State Duma, which took place Septemeber the 18th. Most…
Turning Defeat into Success
Since Indonesia adopted a gender-quota law for elections in 2003, and strengthened it five years later, the number of women…
Cementing Congressional Connections: HDP Colombia ...
Besides being prime places to experience South American cuisine, Colombia and Peru are in prime positions for their members of…
Syrian Refugees and Jordanians Coming Together Thr...
In early September, IRI brought Syrian refugees together with their new Jordanian hosts to build community and share common experiences…
Celebrating Peace in Kenya
In Kenya, International Peace Day is being celebrated with a plan: a plan to mitigate conflict through improved local governance.…
#WagePeace
Ghana has been praised over the years for its stability, development and democratic elections. Since the start of its Fourth…
Supporting Women’s Social and Political Empowermen...
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to work with members of IRI Empower Initiatives in Jordan. These Initiatives…
Building A New Generation of Citizen-Leaders: Volu...
Through over a decade of experience in Bangladesh, IRI has developed close partnerships with civil society organizations (CSOs) to empower…
Is Progress on Electoral Reform in Macedonia Enoug...
The last two years have marked a political, institutional and governance crisis in Macedonia, which the country is now hoping…
Youth: The Future of Africa’s Democracy...
It has been a while since I traveled internationally to see IRI’s programs in action. This week, I was glad…
Building Bridges Through Legislative Exchanges...
Before I began working at IRI, an exchange was simply an opportunity to travel while earning academic credit. However, after…
¡Felices Días de Independencia!
Mid-September is a special time for IRI. It marks the independence celebrations of our immediate southern neighbors, the Central American…