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✨REPORT LAUNCH: THE VOICE OF YOUTH AT THE TABLE! The
#PowerofDialogue
partners are excited to share with you the report that puts the voice of
#youth
firmly at the table. 👇
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Follow our live blog by participants of Kenya's first
#NIMDemocracyAcademy
! This edition will cater solely to MPs; we will follow the participants during the sessions, hopefully offering an insight into the personal & professional impact of the academy 👇
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The 2023 general
#elections
in
#Guatemala
were most atypical.
Hear from NIMD Guatemala Country Director Claudia Maselli as she reflects on the current situation in and the steps needed to pave the way for national unity 👇
#Democracy
#NIMD
#NIMDemocracy
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Did you know that over 79% of Malians are under 35 years old?
Find out more about the États Généraux de la Jeunesse (EGJ) event and how
@NimdMali
is supporting Mali's youth in shaping their country's future 👇
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🎉Happy
#InternationalWomensday
!! To celebrate we want to share with you stories from across our global NIMD network, follow along with
#NIMD4Women
!
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Democracy is a strategic asset, inclusive decision making, rule of law, and democratic institutions are the most effective way to ensure peace and stability.
NIMD is very worried about the intentions of the new coalition government in the
#Netherlands
to severely cut down on aid
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75 years ago today, the UN Charter came into force.
To celebrate
#UN75
, our web series contemplates the
#futurewewant
, and how to get there.
@EPDeu
@DutchMFA
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"Successful politicians need to engage in a two-way dialogue with populations. They need to work together... develop solutions together."
NIMD Director
@thijsberman
at
#GovCommsFestival
#DemocracyStartsWithDialogue
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Join us on 8 June in Brussels, as we take stock of progress in women's participation politics and peace in Latin America.
Our experts from across Latin America, will identify barriers, and opportunities to increase women's participation.
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How can we achieve
#peace
,
#stability
and
#development
? For Ugandan opposition leader
@kizzabesigye1
, the answer is fair and inclusive political systems.
@osce_odihr
@Int_IDEA
@EPDeu
@WFD_Democracy
@gordanacom
@katkacseh
#populism
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During uncertain times in
#Ethiopia
, keeping lines of dialogue open is crucial for reconciliation.
So we were delighted to see NIMD Ethiopian Democracy Academy alumni from across political lines come together to work for the common good of the country.
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NIMD is following with concern developments in El Salvador, where a draft law imposing limitations on foreign funding for NGOs has provoked concern about freedom of speech.
Read our statement ⬇️
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Violence must never be the cost of participating in politics
We work to place violence against women in politics under the spotlight. We fight assumptions that normalize the different types of violence women face.
#OrangeTheWorld
#LEAP4PeaceConsortium
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Since 2019, protesters have regularly filled Iraq's streets to call for political reforms
So what does the future hold for Iraq, &for its youth in particular?
Join our discussion (in Dutch), co-organized w/
@MOPlatform
!
#kansenvoorirak
@lailazwaini
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NIMD Director
@SimoneFilippini
: "When women can enter politics on an equal footing, when they have a seat at the table and their voices are heard... then we all benefit"
#SheisWe
#shEDDs
#SheisEqual
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“Democracy remains the single best tool to unleash our infinite potential for humanity”
H.E. Ambassador Shefali Razdan Duggal reflects on the importance of defending
#democracy
ahead of speaking at our
#DemocracyDrinks
this evening
#SummitForDemocracy
@usembthehague
@usambnl
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"Now is the time to invest in an open and inclusive democracy."
NIMD Director
@thijsberman
explores the causes and consequences of recent waves of protests, and puts forward
#inclusivedemocracy
as a sustainable alternative to
#populism
.
@ViceVersaNL
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Political transformation, building trust and strengthening political actors takes time. NIMD invests in long-lasting relationships with our local partners.
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What it will take to achieve lasting peace in
#Colombia
?
@NIMDColombia
Programme Director reflects on the political situation in his country in this must-read blog …
#Conlapazyopuedo
@UEenColombia
@NLinColombia
@ECESeu
@ChrRebergen
@NLatUN
@KvanOosterom
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How can we reach a peaceful democratic future... one where people’s voices are heard... companies want to invest... and people can be who they want to be?
This is our contribution:
#DemocracyMatters
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"Stability does not come from military might. It comes from good governance & the growth of strong democratic institutions in an inclusive social fabric"
Our Director reflects on the situation in Afghanistan & what democracy advocates can learn.
@EPDeu
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Very excited to launch our new
#CostOfPolitics
website with
@WFD_Democracy
.
The website explores the causes & consequences of the soaring costs for MPs in countries around the world.
FInd out more:
@DutchMFA
@MzalendoWatch
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In 2011, the
@TSoPTunisie
School of Politics opened its doors for the first time.
To celebrate more than 10 years of working together, we asked
@CemiTunisie
Director, Ahmed Driss, to look back on the first days of the School and how it has evolved
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#Democracyis
having a real choice. It’s about political parties presenting clear and distinct policies.
More on our work to safeguard democracy:
@DemoFinland
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Fred Astaire was a great dancer. But Ginger Rogers could do the same... Backwards and in heels.
It's the same for
#womeninpolitics
. They share the same spaces as men but with different rules and all the odds against them.
Read
#DancingBackwards
:
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#Democracyis
under threat.
People who care about it must summon the will&solidarity to defend it. At stake are the
#freedom
,
#health
&
#dignity
of people everywhere
Joint call to
#DefendDemocracy
, signed by over 500 leaders, Nobel Laureates&institutions:
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Portraying
#womeninpolitics
in the media...
1 Good women put other's needs first
2 Good women are not bossy
3 Good women wait to be asked - initiative is male
This must stop!
Sexist stereotypes hold women back from leadership&power.
@virgbeaudoux
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“I strengthened my commitment to fight for a fairer life for all people. Human rights belong to everyone, regardless of migratory status.”
Participants of our Democracy School in Latin America, share what they learned on the theme of migration.
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“Women play in the same soccer field but with other rules, less favourable conditions and all the odds against them.”
With her extensive experience coaching politicians,
@virgbeaudoux
set out the work that still needs to be done to ensure gender parity.
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It's not just
#GlassCeilings
! NIMD works to break down all kinds of barriers to the political empowerment of women.
Read more:
#Socialjusticeday
@virgbeaudoux
@genderplatform
@LAitBaali
@NLWomensrights
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How do you transform a rebel group into a democratic organization?
Our new
#DemocracySchools
in
#Colombia
will train political actors - including the
#FARC
- in political skills&democratic values
Article in
@Trouw
newspaper (in Dutch):
#ConLaPazYoPuedo
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"Focusing on political participation of youth, civil society & women would help towards more
#inclusivedemocracy
in
#BurkinaFaso
NIMD Country Director, Cheickna Yaranangoré
Join NIMD &
@PAXforpeace
tomorrow for insights on relations between NL & Sahel:
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The time to commit to
#Democracy
is now! NIMD has joined seven other Dutch organizations to call for commitment to democratic values. Democracy must be safeguarded and strengthened, both in the Netherlands and around the world.
#S4D2
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Faced with the current crisis, how can parties and parliaments preserve democratic space for women and marginalized groups?
Our joint blog with
@WFD_Democracy
explores:
#WorldParliamentDay
#NeverLockdownDemocracy
@FranklinDVrieze
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.
@gordanacom
, MP, Deputy Speaker of the Serbian Parliament and speaker at
#populism
conference, tells us what
#democracy
means to her.
What is democracy to you? Share your opinion at .
#democracyis
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#politicalpolarization
is increasing, eroding democratic norms and causing societal anger
What's going on? And what can be done?
We'll discuss this and more on 7 November as Thomas Carothers presents his new book:
#DemocraciesDivided
.
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How is life in
#LatinAmerica
affected by the crisis? What does it mean for politics & the economy?
Join us for our online debate on 4 June (in Dutch):
Co-organized with CEDLA,
@CNV_Internat
and
@ImpunityWatch
@achrafboualiD66
@MaritMaij
@devriesjoost
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Respect for
#humanrights
and
#democracy
... In the global fight against
#COVID19
, it is the key to the solution.
Our joint statement:
#Standupfordemocracy
@ViceVersaNL
@amwaafrika
@GoreeInstitute
@NimdColombia
@NHC_nl
@DutchMFA
@NLcivilsociety
@EPDeu
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Democracy deserves our attention.
Because, ultimately, it's the only system that gives a voice to everyone and encourages peaceful decision-making.
That's why we got together with
@ViceVersaNL
to bring you the
#DemocracySpecial
(in Dutch).
Read it here:
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Strategic planning is key to innovation and inclusive reforms in political parties.
Today at
#PPPeer2019
,
@EECMD
presents our joint digital strategic planning tool for political parties.
Browse the manual version:
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Migration during the
#coronacrisis
.
That's the theme of our first ever regional
#DemocracySchool
, which brings together young politicians from across
#LatinAmerica
.
They will explore together how to work towards a more inclusive society, which respects the rights of all groups
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“If we don’t listen to young people, we will reproduce the problem of exclusion that we are trying to solve” warns
@InterpeaceTweet
Director
@Simpson_YPS
.
#kpac18
@kpsrl_
@unoy_peace
@UNYouthEnvoy
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9
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Fred Astaire may have been a great dancer, but Ginger Rogers could do the
same, backwards and in high heels.
In politics, women share the same spaces as men but with all the odds against them.
How can we change things?
#womeninpolitics
#Backwardsinheels
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8
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Women’s political participation, representation, and leadership from the grassroots to the highest political levels improves outcomes for everyone and makes democracy stronger.
In the long-run, everyone benefits from a
#WomensWave
in politics
#IWD2022
#BreakTheBias
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In an ever more polarized world, we must not give up on
#democracy
!
Important message on
#politicalpolarization
in
#Kenya
and around the world by
@carole_gaita
of
@MzalendoWatch
#NIMDemocraciesdivided
@CarnegieEndow
@PolSciLeiden
@UniLeiden
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8
18
40 participants from our Tunisia School of Politics (TSoP) were elected in Tunisia’s recent parliamentary elections.
How has TSoP helped these young people make their voices heard in politics?
@CemiTunisie
@DemoFinland
@DutchMFA
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8
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The new
@ViceVersaNL
/
@genderplatform
Special Edition celebrates the successes of remarkable women from across the world.
Despite political, social & financial pressures, our protagonists remain tirelessly committed to an inclusive society
#womeninspire
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8
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“We need this broken moment to think about democracy.”
Our
@nimdSV
Executive Director Juan Meléndez reflects on the conditions in El Salvador that led to today’s democratic decline, and explains why he is hopeful for change in the future.
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What is happening in Mali? What triggered the coup? And where can the country go next?
Insights from our Regional Sahel Representative,
@mirtjas
:
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Together with
@EPDeu
,
@EECMD_ORG
and
@CemiTunisie
, we are creating an international, multiparty network of young people who will work to make their political systems more
#plural
and
#inclusive
.
Proud to be REACHing for democracy
… …
#REACH4Democracy
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An inclusive democracy means that all citizens should feel represented and heard.
Here's how NIMD works to harness the potential of young people and promote their participation in politics:
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"Of the 20 most dangerous cities in the world, 17 are in Central and South America."
Democracy in
#LatinAmerica
should not be taken for granted. Director
@thijsberman
addresses Dutch policy makers and experts at the
#LatijnsAmerikaDebat
.
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6
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To make sure that young and aspiring politicians have a real shot at participating in politics, we set up
#DemocracySchools
around the world.
Here, future leaders get to know each other, build relationships based on trust and learn in a neutral and respectful setting.
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It's not just glass ceilings.
#WomenInPolitics
face so many barriers. Find out more in Dancing Backwards In High Heels, a study into women, leadership and power:
#LeadingInHeels
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NIMD Director
@ThijsBerman
on the importance of inclusive democracy.
For NIMD, inclusive democracy means hearing every voice. It means that all
#politicalparties
have a seat at the table, and voters' voices are listened to.
#inclusievedemocratie
@ViceVersaNL
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In times of crisis, it is more important than ever to give all groups a seat round the table.
Governments must keep listening to people, including the groups that aren’t currently being heard.
#DemocracyIs
... hearing every voice.
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#HappeningNow
: Round table on shrinking democratic space and what it means for political parties.
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How do you turn
#populism
from a threat into an opportunity? Prof Nic Cheeseman explores.
@Fromagehomme
@osce_odihr
@Int_IDEA
@WFD_Democracy
@SLdeLange
@unibirmingham
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🎉 Words of congratulations for the
@EmbassyNetherlands
in Uganda - Winners of this year's BMO
#HumanRights
Embassy Prize - from
@NimdUganda
Country Director,
@PrimusBahiigi
!
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Well-functioning political parties and accountable leaders are a prerequisite for growth and stability in countries.
NIMD helps political parties in developing democracies to work effectively and collaborate on political issues.
Learn more:
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Young MPs
@AnabelBelloso
and
@JosueGodoySA
talk with
#youth
on breaking down barriers and entering politics in El Salvador.
@ARENAOFICIAL
@FMLNoficial
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5
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#InPictures
: Launch of our new game "Democratia"
Through interaction and
#innovation
, the game teaches future politicians essential skills such as
#dialogue
, strategic planning and negotiation.
More on our work with young and aspiring politicians:
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NIMD and 14 other organizations in our field have urged the EU to adopt a coherent policy which recognizes the importance of
#democracy
around the world.
@EPDeu
@DemoFinland
@WFD_Democracy
@ALDAeurope
@RaunoMerisaari
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4
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NIMD Niger's new project with
@ReppadNiger
is all about making people's voices heard and increasing
#socialaccountability
.
More:
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5
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Happy
#MandelaDay2019
! An inspirational figure to us at
@WeAreNIMD
, his words and work set an example for us all.
We'd like to share some famous words from the great man himself, which are what greets visitors to our HQ in Den Haag:
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#DemocracyDrinks
special edition!
While world leaders come together to strategize at the
#SummitforDemocracy
, our high-level panelists will reflect on the talks so far, shining a spotlight on the values of inclusive democracy.
Save your spot:
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We are delighted to announce that
@SimoneFilippini
has been appointed as our new Executive Director:
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5
15
A highlight from 2017...
Promoting
#genderequality
through our international conference on women's political rights.
Let's continue to stand together in 2018 to break down barriers faced by
#womeninpolitics
#timesup
#GoldenGlobes
@CemiTunisie
@Int_IDEA
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9
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Don’t miss
#DemocracyDrinks
in The Hague this Friday with
@NHC_nl
, where
@LousewiesvdLaan
of
@transparencynl
will discuss how democracy can help promote transparency, accountability and integrity across society.
See you there!
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The second
#SummitforDemocracy
was a chance to shine a spotlight on democracy. To show how it can tangibly improve people’s lives. And to reflect on how to protect democracy worldwide.
Here's how we contributed to that call:
#S4D2
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“The Netherlands must reinstate diplomatic relationships with Latin America. For that, we need to reopen embassies. Only then can we tackle challenges on rule of law and human rights”
@BramvanOjikGL
’s recommendations for Dutch policy towards LA at the
#LatijnsAmerikaDebat
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5
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#DemocracyIs
... peaceful elections. But it's not just about election time. We need to deepen democracy and build trust in politics the rest of the time.
#freeandfair
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5
15
Today, in the Netherlands, we are reminded of the
#powerofyouth
as thousands of young people march for better
#climatechange
policies.
#Malieveld
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This
#DemocracyDay
, we're joining voices with organizations and individuals around the world to
#DefendDemocracy
.
Our Executive Director,
@thijsberman
, on the power of democracy in times of crisis. 👇🏿
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“We must pay attention to
#humanrights
and space for citizens' voices. Stability requires inclusive
#democracy
.”
An appeal to the new Dutch Foreign Affairs Minister by our Director
@SimoneFilippini
in
@Trouw
newspaper (in Dutch):
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6
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Do you have hands-on experience supporting democracy in West Africa?
Are you proactive, creative and committed to making a lasting impact?
Apply now to join our team in The Hague as a Programme & Knowledge Advisor for West Africa.
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We believe democracy needs free&fair elections & Myanmar's recent election result should be respected
We call for return to democratic order& release of those detained regarding the election
This will pave the way for peaceful political dialogue leading to a return of democracy
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NIMD is proud to join 13 other global pro-democracy organizations calling on states at next week's
#SummitforDemocracy
to show leadership and solidarity in defending and advancing democracy at home and abroad. Here are the Five Messages ⬇️
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6
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"The political landscape is shifting.
#DemocraticInnovation
is more relevant than ever" Register now for
#InnDem2017
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9
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How can we support women’s political empowerment in practice?
Find out with this helpful factsheet by
@EPDeu
:
#Balanceforbetter
#IWD2019
@WFD_Democracy
@ALDAeurope
@DemoFinland
@CFImedias
@CLUBdeMADRID
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8
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Angela Rodriguez, NIMD Colombia director, on what democracy means to her (in Spanish)
#democracyis
#WPR2016
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6
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Today we renewed commitment to our fruitful partnership in Myanmar, where we run School of Politics w/
@DemoFinland
.
0
6
14
Democracy deserves our attention.
Join us on 10 February for the NIMD-
@ViceVersaNL
Democracy Talkshow, where we'll discuss how we can support
#democracy
for a more peaceful world.
Register now (event in Dutch):
@ViceVersaNL
@KGFerrier
@LAitBaali
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Our statement on Coronavirus:
During this time, our top priority is to support our staff, partners and contractors, and safeguard their health.
That's why we're taking measures across our programmes to minimize the risk of transmitting the virus.
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7
14
Did you know that in Uganda, it costs 132% of an MP’s average annual salary to run for office? The high
#CostofPolitics
is a barrier to inclusive democracy.
Find out more at 👇
@WFD_Democracy
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7
13
In her blog,
@ImdPara
Programme Coordinator gives a snapshot of the situation for
#womeninpolitics
in
#Mozambique
.
Through dialogue and training, our partner
@ImdPara
, is working to even the playing field.
#DemocracyDay
#IDD2022
@EPDeu
@MinBZ
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4
12
The "glass cliff" phenomenon is alive and well. As described by
@virgbeaudoux
in our book
#BackwardsInHeels
, women are more likely than men to be appointed to leadership positions that are risky and precarious:
@KGFerrier
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7
13
It's time to
#EndViolenceAgainstWomen
.
But NOT all violence is physical. It can include shutting women out of politics, closing doors to their progress, and not allowing them a platform to make their voices heard.
#Spreadtheword
#OrangeTheWorld
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Great discussion at The Hague
#DemocracyDrinks
about the links between transparency and democracy and why corruption is such a destructive force.
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So what does a strong political party structure mean for stability and for democratization? And what effects has it had in countries like
#Zimbabwe
,
#Mozambique
and
#Tanzania
.
Our new blog explores:
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