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Musicians Launch Song in Celebration of Democracy Day
Today, on September 15, 2019, we join democrats around the world in celebrating the International Day of Democracy under the theme “Participation!” The World Movement continues to encourage participation by facilitating dialogue that
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Nicaragua On June 10, 2019, the government of Nicaragua began releasing dozens of political prisoners, including individuals featured in #SetThemFree—Amaya Coppens, Irlanda Jerez, Miguel Mora, and Lucia Pineda. The government has promised to
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#SetThemFree Campaign Updates – Nicaragua
The #SetThemFree campaign highlights four new Nicaraguan political prisoners. Irlanda Jerez is a dentist who has been imprisoned for over nine months for organizing a civil disobedience campaign among shop-owners in the country’s
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The president of Azerbaijan pardoned 51 political prisoners on March 16, 2019, ahead of the country’s New Year celebration called Noruz. Pardons are common during holiday celebrations, but generally do not include political
Learn MoreWorld Movement Submits General Comment on the Right to Peaceful Assembly and Association
On March 11, 2019, the World Movement for Democracy submitted a general comment on Article 21 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), outlining the rights of peaceful assembly and
Learn MoreParticipant Story: Gina Romero
© Private. Originally posted on Facebook. 20 años reivindicando la democracia Este año el Movimiento Mundial por la Democracia World Movement for Democracy cumple 20 años. En estas dos décadas sus miembros, aliados y
Learn MoreUN Special Rapporteur Meets with Digital Technology Community
The emergence and rapid expansion of online spaces has created opportunities for democrats and ordinary citizens in relatively closed societies to enjoy the freedom to assemble and associate in online spaces. Unfortunately, these
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Egypt On December 24, 2018, a military court upheld the 10-year sentence of renowned researcher and journalist Ismail Alexandrani. He was sentenced on May 22, 2018 on politically motivated charges of “divulging state
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Over the past decade, authorities in Azerbaijan have prosecuted hundreds of activists, journalists, and public figures on politically motivated charges like drug possession, tax evasion, illegal entrepreneurship, and even treason. As of September
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