Democracy on the Line: LGBTQ+ Movements as Critical to Democracy
In recent years, LGBTQ+ people and rights have been increasingly targeted as part of a wave of authoritarian illiberal politics,…
Theme: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Leading With Our Humanity: Elevating Communities through Gender Equity and Social Inclusion
Leading With Our Humanity explores the transformative potential of Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) as a framework for strengthening…
When Climate Lies Kill: Red-Tagging Indigenous Defenders in the Philippines
In an op-ed in The Diplomat, James Gomez from Asia Centre discusses how climate disinformation does not merely mislead public…
Who gets to lead, anyway? Transforming the systems that decide
The rollback of women’s rights is an integral feature of democratic decline. It is a recession indicator: where women’s rights contract, democracy is already…
Democracy on the Line: LGBTQ+ Movements as Critical to Democracy
In recent years, LGBTQ+ people and rights have been increasingly targeted as part of a wave of authoritarian illiberal politics, promoting a…
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…
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…
Beyond Conflict: A Quest for Political Accoutability in Nigeria
Armed violence and corruption is a wide spread affecting public institutions and well-being of the citizens, to which no meaningful…
Instagram’s Antisemitism Economy
An ongoing normalization of extremist beliefs, coupled with social media platforms’ recalcitrance to take appropriate action, has manifested in popular influencers…