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On 8 March, as the world observes International Women's Day and marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, it is essential to recognize the key roles women continue to play in Myanmar’s pro-democracy movement since the illegal 2021 military coup.

The Sekolah Reformasi Programme deepened understanding of democracy beyond education. It challenged participants to actively shape Malaysia's democratic space, reimagining democracy as dynamic and requiring constant individual engagement for relevance and justice.

The National Forum on Women in Politics brought together diverse voices to explore how Temporary Special Measures (TSMs) can foster inclusive governance in Fiji.

This discussion paper is a result of the work performed at the Democracy in South Asia Outlook Forum in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 28–30 November 2024, convened by International IDEA and the Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA). The forum brought together a multidisciplinary group of experts from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

View this joint statement in Myanmar. 

Voter Turnout (VT) is determined by matching the total number of votes cast during an election against the total number of eligible voters. VT levels can be indicative of public attitudes and perceptions – high turnout can reflect high levels of interest and trust, while low VT can be a sign of disinterest or negative views of elections. 

In late November 2024, representatives from several Fijian-based organizations signed a Terms of Reference to form a working group on preventing disinformation in electoral processes in Fiji.

On the International Day for People with Disabilities, it is important to reflect on the challenges faced by persons with disabilities (PWD) in Myanmar since the 2021 coup and to consider strategies for their inclusion in the ongoing democratic reform efforts led by Myanmar’s interim government institutions.

Today, 8 November 2024 marks the fourth anniversary of Myanmar’s 2020 Elections which have been defamed by the military’s fabricated narrative of electoral fraud to justify the attempted coup on 1 February 2021.

To strengthen ties between the Parliament of Bhutan and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), the International IDEA Bhutan Project Office organized a three-day sensitization workshop on parliamentary procedures and committee systems from September 25–27 in Haa, Bhutan. The workshop aimed to address common challenges and foster collaboration toward shared goals in democratic governance.

The Australian Electoral Commission is responsible for conducting federal elections and referendums. It has ensured high levels of inclusiveness and participation by maximizing voting accessibility in the electoral processes it oversees.

Citizen Assemblies promise to increase citizen engagement and jointly develop recommendations on difficult policy choices. How have they been used in the Global South to address climate change? What are the lessons learned and challenges faced in these efforts?

Leena Rikkila Tamang, Director for Asia and the Pacific at International IDEA speaks to G.Sampath, Social Affairs Editor at The Hindu about why voter turnout is falling worldwide, and what can be done to reverse the trend of democratic decline.

In 20 pct of national elections, at least one losing candidate or party rejects the result. Global voter turnout falls 10 pct points from 2008 to 2023.

A four-day Parliamentary Research Training was held at Tsherim Resort, Paro, for 64 Assistant Research Officers (AROs) and Research Assistants (RAs) from the National Assembly and National Council. The group was composed of 30 men and 34 women.

In a landmark ruling on 29 August 2024, the Constitutional Court of Korea declared parts of the Carbon Neutrality Act unconstitutional, marking a significant development in global climate litigation. The Court ruled that the Act failed to set greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets beyond 2030, effectively passing the burden of climate action to future generations. This decision is groundbreaking as it is the first time climate change has been recognised as a constitutional rights issue in the Republic of Korea, and the rights of future generations have been explicitly acknowledged.

ATLANTA — The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, The Carter Center, the National Democratic Institute, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, and the Kofi Annan Foundation announced today the release of Model Commitments for Advancing Genuine and Credible Elections.

It is with great sadness that the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) has received the news that our founding Secretary-General, Bengt Säve-Söderbergh, passed away on Thursday, 5 September. His dedication to the promotion of democracy was unwavering, his passion inspiring to all, and his vision—now reality—will be a global legacy.