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…
Theme: Civic Space
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…
Advocating AI in Pakistan’s Public Sector: Empowered Workforce for a Reformed Governance
AI is increasingly proving to be a game changer in resolving the long-standing governance challenges such as bureaucratic inefficiencies, sluggish…
Bright Idea: Tending the Civic Roots of Democracy
Our Coalition Partner International Youth Think Tank’s Youth Fellow and Project Coordinator Elena Vocale spoke at the Athens Democracy Forum…