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In September 2015, leaders of the world called for a ‘new chapter’ in global development to be achieved by 2030 through 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Today, we are close to the halfway point and many challenges remain so no one is ‘left behind’. One key condition for achieving sustainable development and all SDGs consists in … Continued
On 30 June 2022, the Center for Strategic and International Studies will hold a hybrid event with senior US government officials and civil society representatives on the protection and promotion of the rights of LGBTQIA+ people globally. The discussion comes following the April 2022 report by the US government, which marked the first time it … Continued
The European Commission and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) are pleased to facilitate a Post Summit for Democracy Dialogue: Analyzing country commitments and exploring opportunities for engagement on 20 June 2022 in Brussels, Belgium and online. This event will mark the launch of an International IDEA report including in-depth analysis … Continued
This dialogue event brings together reform-makers from Ukraine’s Government and civil society to discuss where Ukraine’s strongest achievements lie in its post-Euromaidan democratic reforms, how they enhance the country’s standing to achieve its EU candidate status and what more remains to be done. Last but not least, the panellists will discuss how the Government and … Continued
On 8 and 9 June 2022 in Budapest, Hungary, the Association of European Election Officials (ACEEEO) will convene the European Regional Forum as an integral part of the Global Summit for Democracy 2022, organized by the National Electoral Institute of Mexico (INE Mexico) in cooperation with different international organizations, electoral associations and electoral bodies. The … Continued
After 40 years of uneven experience, democracy is facing acute challenges in Latin America. The region’s undeniable success in establishing credible electoral processes and in advancing human development levels, has not been replicated in other crucial aspects of the democratic project, such as the rule of law, the workings of representative institutions, and the emergence … Continued
On 8 June 2022, the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) will hold a virtual event to discuss the “infodemic” of disinformation wielded online by the Chinese and Russian governments to sway public opinion and undermine confidence in politicians and institutions. Speakers include: Ben Dubow, Fellow, Democratic Resilience, Center for European Policy Analysis Olga Lautman, … Continued
As the Chair of the Council of Member States of International IDEA, Canada, in collaboration with International IDEA, will host an in-person panel discussion on “Youth civic and political participation: shaping our democracies and our fight on climate change” on 2 June 2022, from 09:30 to 11:00. The event will take place at International IDEA’s … Continued
On 2 June 2022, Freedom House will virtually launch their new report, Defending Democracy in Exile: Policy Responses to Transnational Repression. The report finds that policymakers, tech companies, and international organizations alike have been slow to recognize the threat that transnational repression poses to fundamental rights and freedoms, as well as to democracy itself. It … Continued
The US Government is currently leading a Year of Action (YoA) through the Summit for Democracy (S4D) process- which has important overlaps and implications for the open governance agenda in participating countries and beyond. How can we ensure we are maximizing the opportunity this presents? Join Accountability Lab and International IDEA to hear from government … Continued
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