The State of Civic Freedoms in North Africa and the Middle East
This report presents findings from an in-depth study, supported by the United States Agency for International Development, that explored the…
Theme: Civic Space
Systemic Impacts of Mini-publics
A mini-public is a democratic innovation that brings together a small, representative group of citizens to deliberate and advise on…
2023 Annual Report
Perceptions of Democracy
Data from the Perceptions of Democracy Survey (PODS) point to three broad findings. First, most people from a diverse array…
Ghana’s parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ law
After more than 2½ years of deliberation, Ghana’s parliament voted in favor of a new anti-LGBTQ+ law, dramatically worsening the…
Pan-Asian Alliance Needed to Strengthen Democracy in Asia
As democratic values face escalating challenges globally, civil society organisations (CSOs), diaspora communities and political parties with shared values must…
Understanding And Interrupting Authoritarian Collaboration
Researchers have traditionally focused on the spread of democratic practices internationally, overlooking autocratic cooperation. However, evidence now shows authoritarian regimes…
Counterpart International’s Civic Champion Award
As part of Counterpart International’s pledges to the Global Democracy Coalition in advance of the second Summit for Democracy, Counterpart…
European Hub platform
The European Hub offers a digital infrastructure for civil society in which a critical and supportive public sphere can evolve.…
Citizens’ Jury
Up to 10,000 Citizens’ Jurors from all Council of Europe member states select a European Capital of Democracy every year.…