Danish parties united for more female voices in local politics
Women aspire to engage in politics but often face significant structural challenges when running for local elections. This holds true…
Theme: Political Representation
Towards greater inclusion in Kenyan political parties
For a long time, there was no real inclusion of persons with disabilities in political parties, recalls Nickson Kakiri, President…
Democracy education for democratic societies
Half of the world’s population is under 30, but they have little say over the decisions that shape their future.…
Why is it important to support women politicians in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia is among the top 30 countries in the world in terms of the number of women parliamentarians. In 2023,…
Renewing the Social Contract: Building Municipal Trust in Kosovo
Trust between people and their government is one of the essential underpinnings of functioning democracies. Research and evidence from around…
Reflections from #ShiftThePower
Last December, members of the Humanity United team attended the #ShiftThePower Summit in Bogotá, Colombia. Here you can find some…
2023 IFES Impact Report
This year is a historic one not just for elections, but in all likelihood for democracy. Voters will cast ballots…
Obstacles and Opportunities for Next Generation Leaders
To better inform its approach to youth empowerment and skills-building programs, IRI sought to identify obstacles to leadership development and…
Report of the 2023 US-Japan Women Leaders Dialogue | Empowering Our Future
In September 2023, the Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE) brought a delegation of four female Diet mem- bers and…
Keseb Turns 2! Highlighting 10 positive narratives for democracy
Two years ago, we launched Keseb with the dual mission of countering authoritarianism and advancing inclusive and resilient democracies. See…