A new interactive “Democracy Resource Hub” was recently launched to introduce today’s different forms of digital democracy. The Resource Hub posits that digital democracy is “the future of democratic governance” and an effective asset for traditional structures to utilize. Chronicling theoretical developments of digital democracy, the Hub highlights prominent men and women that have engineered…
Voter participation remains a pressing challenge around the world. For example, in the US and Poland, only 54% of potential voters participated in the most recent elections. Many activists have expressed a desire to explore alternative voting mechanisms to address what many perceive to be an outdated voting system. Activists from San Francisco, Berlin, Minsk, and…
The World Movement for Democracy, in collaboration with the National Endowment for Democracy’s Africa Program, National Democratic Institute, International Republican Institute, and African Movement for Democracy, convened an Africa regional meeting, entitled “Strengthening Governance in Africa: Building a New Generation of Democratic Political Leaders.” The meeting took place in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on September…
The Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders (MEA) is accepting nominations for its 2017 annual awards in support of individuals working in the front-lines of civil society to promote and defend human rights. Nominees must currently be an individual, or organization, working to support human rights, however, entire organizations may also qualify for a…