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During the Summit for Democracy Year of Action, the S4D cohort on Gender Equality as a Prerequisite for Democracy identified recommendations for strengthening democracy by promoting gender equality, Statement and 

A 10-member Bhutanese parliamentary delegation led by Chairperson Tashi Dorji of the National Council of Bhutan visited the Belgian and Danish Parliaments on a study tour between 27-31 March 2023. The tour was a unique opportunity for Bhutanese parliamentarians to broaden their understanding of the international norms and standards of mature democratic parliaments.

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) and the Netherlands announced today a six-year, 12-million-euro agreement to support International IDEA’s critical democracy work.

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On 9 May 2023, International IDEA presented findings and recommendations from 'Elections in Emergencies and Crisis:  Lessons for Electoral Integrity from the Covid-19 Pandemic' at the parliamentary conference “Election in Times of Crisis” organized by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) and the Swiss Parliament.

International IDEA, together with UNDP, hosted the kick-off meeting of the joint workplan for the operationalization of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between both institutions last September 2022, in the margins of the 77^th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 77).  

The Electoral Tribunal of Panama (TE), with the support of International IDEA, held its second workshop on spokespersons and crisis management, on May 5 and 6, 2023. This time, for the people responsible for communication in the regional offices of the institution, as part of its 360º Communication strategy and preparation for the general elections of May 2024.

The Fijian Elections Office (FEO) and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Canberra, Australia and Suva, Fiji, on Thursday, 25 May 2023 that re-establishes ties between the organisations.

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) presented on 30 April to the Europe ministers of the 27 EU Member States the key findings of its Policy Paper “Towards an enlarged Union: Upholding the rule of law”.  

At the core of our work in Nigeria is strengthening our criminal justice systems and improving alternative ways of seeking redress, with the aim of improving justice delivery and reducing prison overcrowding.

“In Peru, out of more than 1,800 mayoralties nationwide, only 112 are held by women,” says Modesta Yauri Romero, president of the National Association of Women Mayors of Peru. “It's difficult for us to do politics; machismo is still ingrained,” she adds.

“En Perú, de las más de 1 800 alcaldías a nivel nacional, tan solo 112 son alcaldesas mujeres”, dice Modesta Yauri Romero, presidenta de la Asociación Nacional de Alcaldesas del Perú. “Es difícil para nosotras hacer política, todavía el machismo está impregnado”, agrega.

The Taiwan Strait has long been a point of tension, as Taiwan seeks more independence while China insists that the island is part of its territory. These tensions have raised concerns about a potential conflict between the two, and Southeast Asian nations are paying close attention.

Overview 

Why did the January 2024 Taiwan election catch the world’s attention? Taiwan holds a unique position in the international system that its sovereignty is not recognized internationally due to China’s proclaim that Taiwan is an integral part of it.

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