Over 60% of Nigeria’s population is under 30 years old, however youth participation in politics and governance has remained challenging.  At the recently concluded Local Council Elections in Lagos State Nigeria, the Youth Party put forward a candidate considered as…

Myanmar and Cambodia reflect the worsening state of democracy and human rights in Southeast Asia. Political developments in Myanmar and Cambodia could trigger a broader democratic recession that reaches far beyond the Southeast Asian subregion. Better understanding of these situations…

U.S.-Canada Virtual Speaker Series International democracy assistance is entering a new era. The Parliamentary Centre’s Global Democracy Dialogues takes a bold look at how our sector can rise to the challenge. Over the last three decades, there has been a sustained international…

Technology is a great enabler of freedom of expression but also poses new challenges and amplifies old ones as the scale and scope of communication technologies expands. The dream a decade ago of social media and digital communications heralding a…

Crackdowns and attacks on freedom of expression are often a precursor to authoritarianism, yet this fundamental right underpins the very practices that define democracy. The ability of citizens to hold their elected leaders accountable and to express their political preferences,…

On December 9-10, 2021, President Biden will host the first of two highly anticipated Summits for Democracy to set forth an affirmative agenda for democratic renewal and tackle the most significant threats faced by democracies through collective action. The Summit for…

Democracy is facing multiple challenges, from social media-driven fake news to foreign interference in elections. Ever since the events of 9/11, democracy and human rights have been in retreat across the world according to Freedom House.  At the same time,…

Topics include: A Constitutional Framework for A Democratic Future, A People’s Voice: Referendum on the South China Sea, A World’s Alliance: Denouncing A Neighbor’s Genocide and A Nation’s Guarantee: Human Rights to Secure and Protect Democracy. AGENDA Moderator: Ms. Linh…

International IDEA and The Voice, Inc invite you to the Melanesia launch of the State of Democracy in Asia and the Pacific Report on Tuesday, 7 December 2021, at 10:00 PGT / 11:00 AEDT. The Report provides incisive and relevant…