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Dutch NGOs award Human Rights Prize to Dutch Ambassador in Costa Rica

Published on 21-06-2022
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The Dutch embassy in Costa Rica has won the first edition of the Human Rights Prize for Dutch Embassies. This biennial prize is awarded by NIMD, together with 17 other Dutch human rights and development organizations to the Dutch embassy that has been most proactive, concrete and effective in defending and promoting human rights. On …

The Tunisian School of Politics: A long-term commitment to defending democratic values

Published on 15-06-2022
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In 2011, the Tunisian School of Politics (TSoP) opened its doors for the first time. Run by our Tunisian partner, the Centre des Études Méditerranéennes et Internationales (CEMI), with support from NIMD and Demo Finland, it would be a platform for young politicians, keen to develop knowledge, skills and networks to help them contribute to …

NIMD publishes its 2021 Annual Report

Published on 19-05-2022
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While 2021 was a challenging year for democracy worldwide, NIMD adapted to the fast-changing political environment with a flexible approach that put dialogue and promoting inclusive democracy across all levels of society at the heart of our global work. That is the message in NIMD’s 2021 Annual Report – Welcoming New Alternatives: Committed to Democracy, …

Meet the graduates of Iraq’s first Democracy School

Published on 27-04-2022
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In Spring 2021, NIMD was delighted to launch its first Democracy School in Iraq, bringing together 25 aspiring politicians for six workshops on building democratic knowledge and skills. This pilot project, implemented by the Women’s Empowerment Organization and funded by the United Nations Development Program and the Dutch Embassy in Iraq was a great success, and NIMD is continuing its …

NIMD Executive Director urges Dutch minister to prioritise democracy

Published on 26-04-2022
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NIMD’s Executive Director Thijs Berman took the opportunity of a meeting with the Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra last week to urge him to ensure that strengthening democracy worldwide remains a top priory for the new Dutch government. Thijs met the minister as part of a delegation of the Breed Mensenrechten Overleg (BMO), a partnership …

Ukraine shows democracy must be seen as a strategic asset

Published on 22-04-2022
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Thijs Berman is the Executive Director of the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy. Early in his career, he was based in Moscow for Dutch radio. From 2004-2014 he served as an MEP, and in 2004 he was part of the parliament monitoring team for the presidential elections in Ukraine. If the invasion of Ukraine were …

10 Recommendations For a European Response to the Ukraine Invasion

Published on 22-04-2022
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We are at a critical juncture for the future of the European Union and democracy globally. The Russian war of aggression shows that authoritarian rule is a global security problem for states, businesses and people everywhere. Democracy support needs to be a European strategic priority. NIMD and 16 other democracy and human rights organizations – …

NIMD welcomes dignitaries to our spring reception

Published on 22-04-2022
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NIMD was delighted to host ambassadors, foreign dignitaries, and Dutch diplomats at our Spring Reception on 10 March, an event that provoked reflection on the functioning of effective democracy at a time of global upheaval and uncertainty. Our guest speaker René Paas, the King’s Commissioner in Groningen, used his keynote address to examine how regions …

NIMD stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and their commitment to democracy

Published on 25-02-2022
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The people of Ukraine have been loud and clear in their democratic ambitions. Twice since the country’s 1991 independence from Russia, Ukrainians have taken to the streets to demand an end to corruption, rigged elections, and foreign interference. The Maidan Revolution of 2013 was a clear signal that most Ukrainians saw a future rooted in …

NIMD Executive Director Nominated as Gender Champion

Published on 11-02-2022
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We are delighted to announce that NIMD’s Executive Director, Thijs Berman, has joined the International Gender Champions network, reflecting NIMD’s ongoing commitment to empowering women and supporting their participation in politics around the world. The IGC is a global leadership network that brings together female and male decision-makers determined to break down gender barriers and make …