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Women’s participation in promoting and maintaining peace in Colombia and Myanmar

Published on 21-10-2022
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Since the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 in 2000, the importance of women’s participation in peacebuilding has been both recognized and widely defended. However, in practice, since its adoption women and women’s rights and women-led civil society organizations continue to face challenges to participate meaningfully in high-level decision-making forums, and their participation is …

Relations between the Sahel and the Netherlands in a changing world

Published on 23-09-2022
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A lot is happening in the Sahel region. With recent coups in Mali and Burkina Faso, these countries are now embarking on transitions processes that will define their future. And in Niger, the country’s first democratic transfer of power in 2021 marks a new milestone for the young democracy. Our event On 11 October, NIMD …

NIMD statement on IPOD and working on inclusive democracy in Uganda

Published on 21-09-2022
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NIMD statement on IPOD and working on inclusive democracy in Uganda 21-09-2022 The Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy Uganda has been supporting The Interparty Organization for Dialogue (IPOD) since 2010. As the secretariat of the dialogue platform, NIMD Uganda aimed to provide a safe space for inclusive, respectful and effective dialogue between the Ugandan parties …

#DemocracyDrinks: Connect with democracy advocates in The Hague

Published on 09-09-2022
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Join us on 15 September, the International Day of Democracy, for our third edition of #DemocracyDrinks, bringing together democracy advocates, thinkers and enthusiasts to connect in an informal setting. As a valuable opportunity for networking, the evening will be all about making new contacts and catching up with people you know; testing ideas and planning …

Myanmar: The Resilience of Democratic Values in a Conflict Setting

Published on 24-08-2022
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A year ago on 1 February 2021, the military in Myanmar deposed the elected government, stalling a gradual process of democratization that had begun a decade earlier. The coup d’état sparked protests around the country, as people took to the streets to voice their support for democracy. NIMD, in partnership with Demo Finland, held democracy …

Tunisia’s Constitutional Referendum: A threat to Democracy

Published on 11-08-2022
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Thijs Berman, NIMD Executive Director, explores the roots of Tunisia’s democratic decline and how political parties can work to safeguard democracy. On 25 July, Tunisia held a Constitutional Referendum, giving the president sweeping powers while largely limiting the role of the parliament. The opposition boycotted the referendum and almost 70% of Tunisian voters stayed home. …

Political change: How to continue striving for inclusive democracy in Colombia

Published on 10-08-2022
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As Colombia’s President and Congress step into their new roles, our Colombia Country Director, Ángela Rodríguez shares her hopes for the new political term. Colombia has just come out of an electoral period fraught with tension. Elections have often been a time of violence in our history. And the recent presidential elections saw extreme polarization …

Getting young people out to vote in Kenya’s election

Published on 08-08-2022
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Kenya is a young country. Making up 75% of the country’s population, under 35s have a real chance to influence tomorrow’s General Elections. However, as of last month, young people made up only around a third of registered voters. Many of the young people who did not plan to vote may feel disappointed in their …

Guatemala: Supporting LGBTQI+ groups to make their voices heard

Published on 14-07-2022
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According to Amnesty International, 32 LGBTQI+ people were murdered in Guatemala last year as a result of their sexual orientation or gender identity. In this context of violence, politics has an important part to play. Politicians have the power to enact inclusive and protective laws for LGBTQI+ people. They can raise awareness of identity and …

Sint Eustatius: Facilitating knowledge transfer and continuity between elections

Published on 13-07-2022
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NIMD is proud to have facilitated pilot induction sessions for the Island Council of Sint Eustatius in the Dutch Caribbean. The pilot was attended by the current Island Council members and by the island’s new and upcoming young political leaders. The Statian Island Council functions at the municipal level within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. …