Leveraging Gender to Advance Authoritarianism, Part One
As communities continue to push back against anti-democratic measures and group-targeted violence, it is more critical than ever to understand…
Theme: Civic Space
Carrying the Weight of Being a Witness
For 26 years, the Venezuelan experience has been one of anxious dawns: a relentless cycle of rumors that spread like…
Between Pressure and Possibility: Civil Society in Romania
Civil society in Romania has long played the role of both safety net and watchdog. From the volunteer groups that…
From Stereotypes to Storytellers: The Narrative Power of Young Artists from Colombia’s Chocó Region
In many conflict-affected places, young people are spoken about far more than they are listened to. Colombia’s Pacific region of…
Why Is There Silence in Caracas?
The January 3, 2026, capture of dictator Nicolás Maduro by the United States marked a decisive moment in Venezuela’s recent…
Dignity Does Not Wait Its Turn
Iran has experienced repeated eruptions since 1979, some driven by economic collapse, others—such as the recent Woman, Life, Freedom movement—by…
Solidarity Without Borders: Civil Society Must Coordinate Internationally to Protect Democracy and Rights
Across every continent, marginalized communities face systematic, escalating threats wherever democracy comes under attack. In the United States, Black Americans…
In Their Words: A Practical Guide for Engaging Young People in Civic Education
IFES, in partnership with KDI, a youth-focused nonprofit organization in Nigeria, conducted a global survey to solicit young people’s insight…
Reimagining the material base for civil society – soundbytes from the world’s largest peace gathering
In one room, a booming Degan Ali from Adeso was sharing practical steps to follow for community organizations as the “Western rule…
Support for Democracy in the Next MFF: The Role of Political Foundations
The EU’s next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) will be a defining factor in determining whether democracy remains a strategic priority both inside and outside…