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Security sector reform, democratization and constitutional reform are intrinsically linked. The constitution-building process can therefore provide a critical forum for negotiations over changes in the relationship between civilian and security sector institutions.
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has organized several major elections: those for the Bihar’s Legislative Assembly in November 2020 and indirect elections of the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) held in March and June 2020. On 6 April 2021, State Assembly elections were organized in four Indian states and one union territory, calling alltogether 185 million eligible voters to decide the faith of 824 Assembly seats, making these elections one of the lar
Existe una considerable variación en la forma en que los ciudadanos emiten su voto en todo el mundo en “tiempos normales”. La visión tradicional de unas elecciones es que los ciudadanos votan en centros de votación usando una papeleta. Sin embargo, la tecnología moderna ha permitido votar en cabinas electrónicas e incluso votar a distancia por Internet.
En Perú el domingo 11 de abril los ciudadanos fueron a las urnas para elegir presidente de la República y un Congreso de 130 miembros. Aunque aún no hay resultados oficiales ya se puede afirmar que habrá una segunda vuelta el 6 de junio, ya que ninguno de los candidatos obtuvo el 50% de votos exigido por la Constitución para ser elegido presidente. Según los resultados preliminares Pedro Castillo disputará este balotaje con Keiko Fujimori.
Las Misiones de Observación Electoral (MOE) se han convertido en un elemento habitual de la escena electoral internacional.
This post looks at emergency law responses to the Covid-19 pandemic in conflict-affected states in transition. While some type of emergency response to Covid-19 has been used in most states, we suggest that conflict ‘fault lines’ can mean that emergency law responses have a capacity to undermine transitions.
The World Health Organization declared the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic on 11 March 2020. This global health crisis demanded a quick, decisive and efficient response by governments to protect lives, curb the spread of the virus and prevent public health systems from being overwhelmed.
Members of international organizations, UN diplomats and practitioners gathered on 19 - 20 November 2020 for the global virtual conference “Democracy Now and Next” to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA). The conference offered a tour of democracy around the globe with12 sessions and 63 esteemed speakers celebrating the achievements accomplished by the Institute in all regions of the world.
The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) organized and mediated the Crisis Governance Forum on 4 February 2021 to create a platform for stakeholders to share policymaking experiences in regards to the Covid-19 crisis and its global issues, and to discuss the response and recovery efforts that can advance our society and build back better, in accordance with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
A Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) took place on 3-4 December 2020 to address the Covid-19 pandemic and its health, humanitarian and socio-economic crisis around the world. International IDEA’s Secretary-General, Kevin Casas-Zamora, issued a written statement to address the special meeting and reiterate the importance of multilateral dialogue and the role of democracy in dealing with the current crisis and future recovery.
ADDIS ABABA— African countries are still far from achieving women's equal and effective participation in political decision-making. Women constitute only 24 per cent of the 12,113 parliamentarians in Africa, 25 per cent in the lower houses and 20 per cent in the upper houses of parliaments, according to the first Women's Political Participation: Africa Barometer 2021 published today.
African countries are still far from achieving women’s equal and effective participation in political decision-making.
Election Observation Missions (EOMs) have become an established part of the international electoral scene.
Climate change is the existential issue of our time. How will it affect how democracies function? Are democracies well placed to deal with the long term challenges presented by rising world temperatures? What will be the impact of climate change on regional security and conflict?
The Secretary-General of International IDEA, Dr Kevin Casas-Zamora, talks to Andrew Gilmour, Executive Director of the Berghof Foundation.
There are various challenges to democracy which have worsened during the Covid-19 pandemic. Some countries have experienced democratic backsliding and other problems from the perspective of democratic participation, human rights and the rule of law.
Three local government mentors deployed in Rapti Rural Municipality, Deukhuri-3, Dang in Nepal interviewed a local female elected representative (ER) for International Women's Day 2021.
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Cortés, alegre e idealista: en muchos sentidos, Sol Arrúa aparece como cualquier otra chica de 21 años. Sin embargo, tan pronto traemos a la conversación los temas de política y liderazgo, los que más le apasionan, queda claro que hay mucho más detrás de esas primeras impresiones.
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Under the project “Working for a new era in protection of fundamental rights in Tunisia”, International IDEA organized a Moot Court Competition that centered around Article 49 of the Tunisian Constitution. This activity was the first of its kind, bringing together law faculties, students and leading practitioners from across the country to engage on cutting edge legal issues, including the application of the principle of proportionality.