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Announcing the 12th Global Assembly of the World Movement for Democracy

WASHINGTON, DC – The World Movement for Democracy will hold its 12th Global Assembly in Johannesburg, South Africa on November 20-22, 2024, to commemorate 30 years of South Africa’s democracy, celebrate democratic resilience and innovation while building greater unity of effort to counter the challenges facing democracy around the world today. At the 12th Global […]
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July 9, 2024

Democracy Alert: Kenyan Civil Society Calls for Government Accountability Following #RejectFinanceBill2024 Demonstrations

On June 19, 2024, peaceful demonstrations began in Kenya against the proposed Finance Bill 2024 that would increase the cost of various goods and services. For large sectors of Kenyan society, the Finance Bill 2024 represents the latest among many grievances that Kenyans have had since the 2022 elections, including increased corruption, wasteful spending by […]

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July 1, 2024

#WhereAreThey: When Political Prisoners Are Held Incommunicado

Political prisoners often endure deplorable conditions, including torture, isolation, and denial of legal and family contact. An estimated one million political prisoners worldwide face such abuses. According to Freedom House, disappearances, either during transfers or through indefinite incommunicado detentions, increase prisoners’ vulnerability and hinder international advocacy efforts. To combat these practices, Freedom House outlines key […]

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July 1, 2024

Declaration +25: Articulating International Standards to Protect the Right to Defend Rights

On 19 June 2024, the Declaration+25 was launched to supplement the original UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders, adopted 25 years ago. The Declaration has been pivotal in affirming the right to defend human rights and outlining the responsibilities of states and society to support and protect human rights defenders. Despite its influence, implementation has […]

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July 1, 2024

Joint Statement: Civil Society Groups Call for End to Crackdown in Tunisia

On June 18, 2024, human rights groups issued a joint declaration calling on the Tunisian government to cease its crackdown on free expression and association and respect human rights. In May, Tunisia escalated its repression with new arrests and intimidation targeting human rights defenders, journalists, and lawyers. Concurrently, anti-migrant rhetoric intensified, leading to unlawful expulsions […]

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July 1, 2024

UN Side Event: Preserving the Gains and Pushing Back Against the Global Attack on Civic Space and Growing Authoritarianism

Join the presentation of the report “Preserving the Gains and Pushing Back Against the Global Attack on Civic Space and Growing Authoritarianism” by UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Assembly and of Association Gina Romero and former UNSR Clément Voule. The event will feature three civil society members from Africa, Latin America, and Europe. This […]

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July 1, 2024

Kenya: Civil Society Calls for Government Accountability and Reparations Following State Repression

Following the tragic events of June 25, where dozens of young Kenyans were killed and hundreds injured during protests, the Police Reforms Working Group (PRWG), which the Kenyan Commission on Human Rights is part of, issued a statement calling on the government to end its crackdown on free expression and association. Security forces violated human […]

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July 1, 2024

Journalist in Exile: New Report by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression, Irene Khan

In this new report, the UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression focuses on journalists in exile who face a variety of physical, digital, and legal threats. Irene Khan analyses the responses of States and companies to these threats and challenges. Khan finds that international […]

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June 17, 2024

The Hurford Youth Fellowship Is Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 Cohort!

Are you a young civil society leader interested in joining a global community of democracy advocates? Do you want to further your leadership and advocacy skills? Apply to become part of the 2025 cohort for the Hurford Youth Fellowship! This program, administrated by the World Movement for Democracy, provides youth leaders under the age of […]

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June 17, 2024

Nigeria’s 25-Year Democracy: Time to Negotiate a New Social Compact with Citizens

June 12 marked 25 years of democracy in Nigeria, a testament to the collective will of Nigerians and their commitment to democratic principles. Yiaga Africa honors the courage and resistance of those who fought against authoritarian rule, paving the way for democracy. In reflecting on Nigeria’s democratic progress over the past quarter-century, Yiaga Africa recognizes […]

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June 17, 2024

NDI Condemns the Detention of Staff Members in Yemen and Demands Their Immediate Release

The National Democratic Institute (NDI) strongly condemns the unjustified and unprovoked arrest, and continued detention of three staff members in Sana’a, Yemen, and urgently demands their immediate release. On June 6, three were taken from their homes by forces of the Houthi de facto authority in Sana’a, along with Yemeni staff of the United Nations, […]

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