With the support of nineteen governments and two foundations, the Lifeline Grant assists civil society organizations (CSOs) under threat or attack. The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) accepts applications for advocacy support and resiliency support on a rolling basis. Lifeline advocacy grants support short-term initiatives that enable CSOs to push back against restrictions on […]
Read MoreIt has been almost four years since the Burmese military toppled the elected government on February 1, 2021. According to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) over the past year, the junta has lost control of many areas to ethnic resistance organizations (EROs). In response, the junta has become increasingly brutal, particularly against political […]
Read MoreThe rise of online platforms has amplified both the dissemination of information and the spread of harmful content. In this blog, Christine Magoma Oumar of Kenya, 2024 Hurford Youth Fellow, examines the role that micro-influencers—individuals with smaller followings but strong trust within their communities—can play in fostering safer online environments and inspiring responsible digital citizenship. […]
Read MoreNicholas Opiyo, Executive Director of Chapter Four Uganda and Steering Committee member of the World Movement for Democracy, has voiced grave concerns about the state of human rights in Uganda ahead of the 2025-2026 election cycle. Citing a troubling history of arbitrary arrests, human rights violations, voter intimidation, and suppression of opposition politicians, Opiyo predicts […]
Read MoreFor those who live in an autocracy and hope to build democracy in their respective country, it is worthwhile trying, to understand what happened in South Africa before the fall of the apartheid regime. Iranian journalist, Maziar Bahari, conducted an interview with Roelf Meyer, a former member of parliament in South Africa who was the […]
Read MoreActive citizen participation in democratic decision-making processes—through formal mechanisms, such as elections and political parties, as well as the roles of media and civil society organizations—is crucial for ensuring government accountability. The Asia Democracy Research Network (ADRN) has undertaken research to evaluate existing gaps between vertical accountability institutions and their implementation across the region while […]
Read MoreBy Christine Magoma Oumar, 2024 Hurford Youth Fellow In the digital age, the rapid dissemination of information through online platforms has brought both unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges. Some of the most pressing challenges globally are information manipulation and online hate speech, which can fuel real-life conflicts and undermine democratic processes. Despite various media literacy […]
Read MoreOn December 25, 2024, the Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO), the government agency in charge of regulating and overseeing civil society organizations (CSOs) in Ethiopia, suspended two prominent human rights organizations: the Ethiopian Human Rights Council (EHRCO) and the Ethiopian Human Rights Defenders Center (EHRDC) – accusing them of engaging in activities deemed “not […]
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Dear World Movement Community, Happy New Year! This year, we will further strengthen the global solidarity that we have built over the last 25 years, deepening our engagement with our community of action, accelerating learning, and mobilizing public support for democracy. In 2024, the World Movement for Democracy celebrated its 25th anniversary, reflecting on the […]
Read MoreIn February 1999, 400 democratic activists from over 80 countries gathered in New Delhi, India, to launch the World Movement for Democracy. For months, democracy advocates from academia, civil society, and political circles, had been discussing the need for a network that could foster connections between different pro-democracy advocates. On the eve of a […]
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