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NIMD Executive Director Nominated as Gender Champion

Gepubliceerd op 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 …

NIMD launches Democracy School in Venezuela

Gepubliceerd op 14-12-2021
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At NIMD, we are committed to promoting the participation of women in politics and peace building around the world, and are always looking for new opportunities to build on and share our knowledge and expertise. So we are delighted to announce the launch of our Democracy School in Venezuela. In a country that has experienced …

Democracy Summit: Seize the opportunity at this critical moment

Gepubliceerd op 09-12-2021
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On December 9-10, leaders from around the world will gather alongside civil society organizations and private sector participants for a global Summit for Democracy, an initiative of US President Joe Biden aimed at renewing and revitalizing support for democracy worldwide. It could not come at a more critical moment. The advent of COVID-19, the increasing …

Report Launch: Including Women in Peace Processes is a Fundamental Human Right

Gepubliceerd op 03-12-2021
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Efforts to include women in peacebuilding and reconciliation must move beyond tokenistic gestures and recognize the fundamental right of women to participate, panelists at the launch of our new report into gender and peace have agreed. Speaking at a series of panel events marking the launch of Women, Peace and Security: Pillars of Peace, representatives …

Five Messages for the Summit for Democracy

Gepubliceerd op 02-12-2021
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NIMD is proud to join 13 other global pro-democracy organizations calling on states at the 2021 Summit for Democracy on December 9-10 to show global leadership and solidarity in defending and advancing democracy at home and abroad. Seventy percent of the world’s population now live in either outright non-democratic regimes or democratically backsliding countries, compared …

Event: Pillars for Peace: Women, Peace & Security

Gepubliceerd op 19-11-2021
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When a nation is moving from conflict to stability, the signing of peace accords is just the first step on a long road of implementation that must involve all sectors of society. Ensuring that women participate at every stage of that conflict resolution and reconciliation process has been shown to contribute to a longer-lasting and …

NIMD welcomes Volt to its Advisory Council

Gepubliceerd op 19-11-2021
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Following the election of three MPs from the political party Volt to the Dutch parliament this year, we are pleased to announce that the party has accepted our invitation to join the NIMD Advisory Council. Jason Halbgewachs, a board member at Volt, takes up his role this month and looks forward to working with fellow …

NIMD concerned about new NGO funding law in El Salvador

Gepubliceerd op 15-11-2021
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NIMD is following with concern developments in El Salvador, where a new draft law imposing limitations on foreign funding for NGOs has provoked concern about freedom of speech and led to disinformation about the activities of NIMD in El Salvador. The proposed new law, currently under discussion in parliament, bans funding from foreign organizations for …

Democracy Drinks: Third Edition

Gepubliceerd op 04-11-2021
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NIMD is pleased to announce the third edition of our popular Democracy Drinks, a networking evening in The Hague organized with the Netherlands Helsinki Committee (NHC).   After the great success of our first two Democracy Drinks in September and October, the latest edition will be held on Friday, 12 November from 16:00 – 18:00 CET. …

Democracy Drinks: Third Edition

Gepubliceerd op 04-11-2021
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NIMD is pleased to announce the third edition of our popular Democracy Drinks, a networking evening in The Hague organized with the Netherlands Helsinki Committee (NHC).   After the great success of our first two Democracy Drinks in September and October, the latest edition will be held on Friday, 12 November from 16:00 – 18:00 CET. The event will take …