Advocating for Improved Children’s Rights in Timor-Leste
Sometimes both the goal and the means matter, particularly when strengthening civic society organizations and fighting for the rights of…
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Mental wellbeing of politicians matters for democracy
Politicians are under enormous pressure. Citizens and the media monitor their work at all times as it should be in…
UN: Costa Rica, UK to push for long-overdue reform of NGO approvals
The Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations, a little-known but powerful United Nations body, is crippled by politics and failing to carry…
Identifying systemic risks for civic discourse and electoral processes and related mitigation measures under EU’s Digital Services Act
The Digital Services Act (DSA) mandates that Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs), such as Facebook, and Very Large Online Search…
Understanding Austin’s Culture of Innovation: Takeaways from the Transatlantic Tech Exchange in Austin
In March 2024, the German Marshall Fund of the United States organized the Transatlantic Tech Exchange, a weeklong study tour…
GFMD’s efforts around the Summit of the Future
Freedom of expression, media freedom, and access to information are fundamental to achieving the entirety of the Sustainable Development Goals:…
Our Collective Path: The Inclusive Rigour Co-Lab Story
In this guest blog, members of the Inclusive Rigour Co-Lab share how they came together to revolutionize evaluation practices, leading…
New guidance for armed actors to prevent and mitigate conflict-induced hunger
April 15, 2024, marked the one-year anniversary of the conflict in Sudan, where one of the world’s largest hunger crises…
Statement: response to four-part foreign aid package that was passed by the house
InterAction, the leading alliance of non-governmental organizations and partners in the United States, released the following statement in response to…
The Fight for Freedom in Iran with Masih Alinejad
On this episode of BTP, we look at the crucial role that women play in the fight for freedom around…