How do civil society leaders who cross over into government stay true to their values? Listen to Erna Merdić Smailhodžić, from Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Andrea Villagrán, from Guatemala, discuss how they are promoting ethical, transparent, and cross-partisan politics in their countries. Erna Merdić Smailhodžić is a member of the Zenica-Doboj Cantonal Assembly in Bosnia…
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 engages youth, musicians, and artists—all who stand to benefit from democracy, but are often excluded from democracy discussions. Recently, the World Movement…
The Maghreb Economic Forum (MEF) is an independent Think-and-Do Tank founded in 2011 on the premise of supporting economic and social development in the Maghreb region. Our mission is to convene and mobilize diverse actors to catalyze sustainable economic and social development in the Maghreb. MEF believes that an informed, active citizenry is the key…
© Private. Post submitted by Steering Committee member Matteo Mecacci. Over the last 20 years, the World Movement for Democracy has involved an extraordinary group of people, who in many cases have dedicated their entire life to defend human rights and to hold their governments accountable. At times, it has been overwhelming to hear first…