El Salvador Archives

Environmental Protectors Project Morazán kicks off in El Salvador

Published on 26-02-2025

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In El Salvador, where the impacts of climate change are growing increasingly severe—from prolonged droughts to intense storms and flooding—effective environmental governance is not just about sustainability; it’s about protecting the dignity and rights of communities. That’s why NIMD El Salvador supports environmental rights organizations. One of the activities is the Protectoras Ambientales Morazán project – the Environmental Protectors project in the Morazán region, funded by the UN Peacebuilding Fund. The project is dedicated to strengthening the leadership and capacities of women in Morazán. Our goal is to empower them as agents of change in environmental and climate governance, as well as…

Exploring the connections between Latin America and the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Published on 04-02-2025

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Republished from Hivos What connects the Amazon rainforest, Venezuelan migration, and organized crime in Europe? More than you might expect. The ties between Latin America and the Kingdom of the Netherlands through the Caribbean Netherlands mean that these neighboring territories share many challenges – from climate change to public safety – and need to work together effectively to address them. Hivos and NIMD recently convened a panel of experts to explore these connections. The event painted a vivid picture of how these regions are intertwined and why working together and international cooperation matters more than ever. A shared responsibility The event began…

El Salvador

Published on 16-01-2025

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Event Invitation: Evolving Relationships between Latin America and the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Published on 18-12-2024

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Join us on 23 January 2025 for Latin America and the Kingdom of the Netherlands: Partners for Security, Multilateralism, Good Governance, and Peace. Secure your spot now and register here. Hivos and the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) would like to invite you to join us for thought-provoking discussions on the evolving relationship between Latin America and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. There are a lot of developments on the Latin American continent that impact the safety and security of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. And Vice Versa. Think of the effects of the Venezuelan crisis on their neighbouring countries. But…

Supporting Environmental Governance in Central America

Published on 12-09-2024

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Every person in the world has the right to live in a healthy and sustainable environment and to have a voice in the policies that shape their surroundings. These environmental rights are safeguarded by strong environmental governance. And, in democracies, political actors are responsible for ensuring that decisions are made with transparency, fairness, and public involvement. In El Salvador, where the impacts of climate change are growing increasingly severe—from prolonged droughts to intense storms and flooding—effective environmental governance is not just about sustainability; it's about protecting the dignity and rights of communities. That’s why NIMD El Salvador supports environmental rights…

The Voice of Youth at the Table

Published on 27-06-2024

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We invite you to read our the Voice of Youth at the Table report, a collection of lessons learned from amplifying youth voices for inclusive democracies by the Power of Dialogue Consortium in Burkina Faso, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Tunisia, and Uganda. You can now also read the summary report in Spanish and French.

Annual Report 2023

Published on 02-05-2024

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NIMD's 2023 Annual Report explores how we counter the growing polarization in the world through trust-building. Through our core thematic areas of Dialogue, Democracy Education, Women’s Political Participation, Youth Political Participation, and Strengthening Democratic Infrastructure and together with our worldwide network of practitioners, we build bridges for a more peaceful future. A future in which the values of democracy and inclusivity stand central. Because - Democracy starts with Dialogue.

Women in peace and politics in Latin America: A stock-take

Published on 23-05-2023

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Gender quotas, gender mainstreaming in peace agreements, a focus on equal rights... We see progress in Latin America when it comes to women's participation in political decision making and in conflict resolution and peacebuilding. At the same time, conservative and authoritarian tendencies limit the space for women in peace and politics. It's time to take stock. That's why NIMD will organize an event to assess the current developments for women rights and inclusion, and the role that national and international counterparts play to support space for women in peace and politics. The event will take place on 8 June 2023,…

NIMD at the Summit for Democracy: Shining a spotlight on democracy around the world

Published on 11-05-2023

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On 28-30 March, the world held its second ever Summit for Democracy. Bringing together leaders from government, civil society, and the private sector, the Summit provided an opportunity to increase commitment to safeguarding democracy worldwide. According to the latest Democracy Index by The Economist, only 8% of the world’s population today lives in fully functioning democracies. And, although it might seem easy to be despondent, patient and continued investment in democracy is more crucial than ever. Because this is how we set the stage for positive change in the future, particularly in countries where democracy has suffered a sharp downturn. In…

NIMD: Promoting Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Democracies

Published on 23-03-2023

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At NIMD, we strive to promote peaceful, just and inclusive politics worldwide through programmes and initiatives designed to strengthen democratic systems and bring people together across divides. This brochure describes our principles, vision and approach, as well as presenting our work across five thematic areas: dialogue, democracy education, women's political participation, youth political participation and strengthening democratic infrastructure.