Press Releases

European Democracy Youth Network Opens Headquarters; Seeks Partners Committed to Supporting Young People Who Are Committed to Safeguarding Democracy

Two and half years after the European Democracy Youth Network (EDYN) was launched with support from the U.S. Agency of International Development, the network is opening its office headquarters in Bratislava, Slovakia.

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NDI Mourns the Passing of Founding Board Member Marvin Weissberg

On May 18, founding NDI board of directors member and long-time board secretary Marvin Weissberg passed away at age 94, surrounded by his family. Marvin had served on NDI's board for many years, and was an outspoken advocate for human rights, human dignity and progress.

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Voice of America - Interview with Robert Benjamin on the 2021 Albanian Parliamentary Election

In an interview with VOA, Robert Benjamin, Director for Central and Eastern Europe at the National Democratic Institute in the United States, said the allegations and disputes need to be thoroughly analyzed so that voters can be sure that their voices have been heard. In a conversation with his colleague Keida Kostreci, Mr.

National Democratic Institute Celebration for Risk-Takers for Women’s Empowerment: Madeleine Albright to Present Award to Stacey Abrams

On Tuesday, May 4th at 2:00 pm (ET), National Democratic Institute (NDI) Chairman Madeleine Albright will host a virtual celebration of the new voices of young women who are driving political change around the world.

Statement by NDI Chairman Madeleine K. Albright and President Derek Mitchell, on the Passing of Former NDI Chairman Walter Mondale

NDI’s Board of Directors and global team are deeply saddened by the loss of Former Vice President Walter Mondale, an incomparable public servant and champion of democracy. Along with millions of grateful Americans and countless others around the world, we remember his leadership on civil rights in the U.S.
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President Muhammadu Buhari welcomes the SAGE National and International Working Groups, and commits to do more for Nigerian Women in Politics

On Friday, March 19, 2021, His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari received the National Working Group of the Supporting the Advance of Gender Equality (SAGE) initiative in Nigeria to celebrate International Women’s Day and discuss women’s political representation in Nigeria.

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Tunisia: NDI responds to questions about the ARP Internship Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 22, 2021

NDI responds to questions about the ARP Internship Program

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National Democratic Institute Marks Fifth Anniversary of #NotTheCost Campaign On Violence Against Women In Politics

National Democratic Institute Marks Fifth Anniversary of #NotTheCost Campaign On Violence Against Women In Politics

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Challenges and Opportunities for Electoral Democracy in Africa

Presented at “Elections in Africa”

House Foreign Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health,

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