{"id":26108,"date":"2025-11-17T15:51:56","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T15:51:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nimd.org\/?p=26108"},"modified":"2025-11-26T09:32:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T09:32:40","slug":"25-years-of-standing-for-democracy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nimd.org\/fr\/25-years-of-standing-for-democracy\/","title":{"rendered":"25 ans de d\u00e9fense de la d\u00e9mocratie"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This month, NIMD celebrates 25 years of standing for democracy. As we look back at our journey and growth over the past 25 years, we reaffirm our commitment.  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since the beginning, NIMD has worked alongside politicians, activists, and citizens to strengthen democratic systems\u00a0and amplify the voices of those who defend democracy. We\u00a0work to\u00a0inspire young people to take up a role in politics and make their voices heard;\u00a0to\u00a0support women to run for office;\u00a0unite political adversaries;\u00a0help build democratic institutions; and foster more inclusive democratic decision\u00a0making.\u00a0\u00a0

We know that,\u00a0with democratic systems\u00a0eroding,\u00a0and authoritarian narratives gaining\u00a0ground, our work is more urgent today than ever before.\u00a0Stand with us, as we present a small snapshot of our highlights over the years. Together, we will delve into our history and look towards the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NIMD Through the Years<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

2000<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our story begins in South Africa, where we help political parties rebuild trust and define their roles after Apartheid. Nelson Mandela urges Dutch parties to take this work to other countries. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2002<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of NIMD’s first examples of fostering dialogue across divides comes from Guatemala. In collaboration with UNDP, we launch a multiparty platform, bringing together the country\u2019s 20 political parties for the first time to agree on a Shared National Agenda \u2014 a national development plan for the country after 50 years of armed conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Indonesia sees the launch of one of our first Democracy Schools.<\/a> Since 2009, we have built an international network of 10,000 graduates of the NIMD Democracy Schools, committed to advancing inclusive democracy in their countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Jasmin Revolution that took place in 2011 radically changed the Tunisian political landscape.\u00a0Launched only one year later, the Tunisia School of Politics\u00a0equipped\u00a0young political actors with skills and knowledge necessary for\u00a0participating\u00a0in a fledgling multiparty system.\u00a0Read more<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Ghana Presidential Transition Act, supported by the Ghana Political Parties Programme, set out clear processes for a peaceful transition of power, for the first time in the country’s history.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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