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Women’s Democracy Network Announces 2021-2023 Advi...
Washington, D.C. – The Women’s Democracy Network (WDN) has announced its Advisory Council for 2021-2023. As WDN continues its…
Why Biden should invite legislators to his ‘summit...
“There is a lively debate in Washington over how the Biden administration should make good on the president’s campaign promise…
“The House of Mejaz el Bab,” a Step Toward Youth I...
Civil society plays a pivotal role in democracies by serving as a liaison between citizens and their government. It advocates…
Bolstering the Ecuadorian National Assembly’s Abil...
In every country, building governments that are reflective of and trusted by citizens starts with good legislation. But responding to…
Chile on Track to Become a Model of Democratic Inc...
Last October, a year following a four-percent metro price hike that sparked mass protests, Chileans gathered at polling stations in…
In Nicaragua, the Struggle for Free and Fair Elect...
In November 2021, Nicaraguans will head to the polls to decide the Presidency in their first general election since the…
Protagonist Societies
The role citizens play in transforming societies during significant, critical junctures, are analyzed, debated, and studied years later and accordingly,…
Preventing and Mitigating Electoral Violence in Af...
Election-related violence is a serious threat to the free and fair exercise of democracy around the world. In sub-Saharan Africa,…
Challenges Build for the Next Government as Bulgar...
Can street protests against corruption develop into meaningful electoral changes? Like other countries with political corruption but political party fragmentation,…
Celebrating the Stories of the House Democracy Par...
One is a staff member of Colombia’s House of Representatives, working to promote citizens access to information. Another served as a member of North Macedonia’s National Assembly for two terms and is particularly…
Thirteen Elections to Watch in 2021
2021 boasts its share of important elections. From rising tensions in Ethiopia to hope for political stability in Peru– which…