Nigerian Women in Politics: 24 Years After the Return to Electoral Democracy
This paper discusses the underrepresentation of women in Nigerian politics since the country’s transition to democracy in 1999. It highlights…
Theme: Democracy
Club de Madrid Secretary General visits Abu Dhabi to strengthen engagement with UAE
Maria Elena Agüero, Secretary General of Club de Madrid, paid a two-day visit to Abu Dhabi
When a dictator holds elections, it is for their own gain
In 2024, half of the world’s population will vote in elections. In some countries, we can follow with excitement. In…
Inside the Summit for Democracy: What’s Next?
Ken Godfrey, the Executive Director of the European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), and Anthony Smith, the Chief Executive of the…
L’estat del règim: la crisi freda
La transició espanyola, entre moltes altres coses, va estar marcada per l’anomenat «soroll de sabres» a les casernes. Les reformes…
Far-Right Extremist Accounts Surging on Mainstream Platforms
As mainstream social media companies’ content moderation teams shrink and policies fail, extremists are flourishing and no longer have to…
Time is running out: stopping a downward spiral into conflict-induced hunger in Sudan
Despite repeated warnings, the risk of famine looms large in Sudan, ignored amidst brutal conflict. While the latest reports indicate…
Lessons Learned Processes: Advancing to the Next Elections
Lessons learned processes are a critically important tool that link electoral cycles to each other, where an electoral management body…
2024 voices – Citizens Speak Up!
In September, the IYTT launched a collaboration with the Brussels-based think tank Friends of Europe, through Youth Fellows Lisa Lundgren…
South Africa before the elections
New hope at the Cape? On May 29, 2024, elections will be held in South Africa for the national assembly…