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Time to press ahead with renewed commitment to democracy

Published on 03-04-2023
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As we look back at last week’s global Summit for Democracy, NIMD has joined seven other Dutch organizations to call for commitment to democratic values. Democracy must be safeguarded and strengthened, both in the Netherlands and around the world.   In a world where the number of authoritarian regimes is increasing, disinformation is spreading, and human …

#DemocracyDrinks special edition: Global Summit for Democracy

Published on 21-03-2023
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Join us at The Hague Humanity Hub at 5-7.30pm on 29 March for our monthly #DemocracyDrinks. This edition of #DemocracyDrinks coincides with the opening of the second global Summit for Democracy. Therefore our event will be a special edition, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in The Hague and the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs. …

Event: UnderMINING Democracy

Published on 13-03-2023
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On 23 March, experts and civil society will come together in Groningen, the Netherlands, to discuss how local voices are often overlooked in natural resource extraction, and how true democracy can help to amplify and include the perspectives of those most affected, both in the Netherlands and around the world. This event is organized by …

The Jordan School of Politics: Meet the graduates

Published on 28-02-2023
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A new set of ambitious and politically motivated young people has completed NIMD’s Jordan School of Politics. We spoke to three of the graduates to learn more about their experience. The Jordan School of Politics is a year-long programme, which aims to develop the skills of young participants from across the political spectrum. These participants …

#SoyParte: Supporting El Salvadorian youth for a peaceful and sustainable future

Published on 06-02-2023
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Harnessing the power and passion of young people is crucial if a country wants to lay the groundwork for a peaceful, just, and sustainable future. But this can only happen if young people from all backgrounds are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and networks to participate in the democratic and decision-making processes. In 2021 and …

NIMD Executive Director commits to new Gender Champion pledges

Published on 01-02-2023
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NIMD’s Executive Director Thijs Berman has renewed his commitment to the International Gender Champions network with two new pledges to help foster the empowerment and equal participation of women across our global programming. Thijs was delighted to become a member of the IGC last year, joining a global leadership network of female and male decision-makers …

Innovating Democracy Education: Myanmar’s MyDemocracy School app

Published on 09-01-2023
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NIMD, in partnership with Demo Finland, has been active in Myanmar since 2014. Until the coup in 2021, our democracy education programme was a big part of this work. Through intensive retreats for political actors from across the political spectrum, we worked to break down polarization and create a more open and inclusive political space. …

Shining a spotlight on violence against women in politics

Published on 21-11-2022
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Every year, from 25 November to 10 December, the UN celebrates its 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. It’s a time to envision a brighter future free from violence for all women and girls, and step up our collective action to make that future a reality. As part of this, NIMD is shining a …

#DemocracyDrinks: Join our informal networking event in The Hague

Published on 10-11-2022
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Join us on 24 November for our next edition of #DemocracyDrinks. Our informal evening brings together democracy advocates, thinkers and enthusiasts to connect in an informal setting. As a valuable opportunity for networking, the event will be all about making new contacts and catching up with people you know. You can test new ideas; plan …

Political and civic actors call for political stability in the Sahel region

Published on 01-11-2022
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In September, NIMD and Gorée Institute organized a Regional Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue Forum on Gorée Island, as part of our joint Power of Dialogue programme. Participants of Forum included members of civil society, political actors, representatives of state and non-state institutions, and MPs from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Senegal. Following the Forum, these participants have …