The National Democratic Institute (NDI) and International Republican Institute (IRI) are concerned by the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria on January 25. The suspension comes just three weeks before the February 16 presidential and National Assembly polls and has raised doubts among electoral stakeholders about the independence of the Supreme Court and Electoral Tribunals in the upcoming general election.
NDI mourns the passing of Nadia Diuk. A tireless advocate for democracy around the world, Nadia brought a rare combination of scholarly analysis and passionate activism to her role as senior advisor at the National Endowment for Democracy. Among her legacies are the thousands – perhaps millions – of democrats in Europe and Eurasia whom she empowered with her vision and determination. Ukraine was a special concern and focus of Nadia’s enormous talent.
Chisinau, Moldova – In the lead up to Moldova’s February 24, 2019 parliamentary elections, a pre-election assessment delegation of the National Democratic Institute (NDI) called for reinforcing democracy by restoring public trust in electoral processes.
Abuja, Nigeria – From December 14-19, 2018, the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) will field a third joint delegation to Nigeria to assess preparations for the upcoming national elections scheduled for February and March 2019.
The delegation members are as follows:
Washington, DC, December 13, 2018 - Together with the ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) and the Philippine House of Representatives Human Rights Committee, the National Democratic Institute (NDI) hosted a congressional forum in Manila on the role of legislators as thought leaders and drivers of change in advancing freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) in the region.
The National Democratic Institute extends its heartfelt condolences to the Bush family on the passing of President George Herbert Walker Bush, 41st President of the United States of America. We remember his life and legacy as one of America’s most dedicated, accomplished and honorable public servants, and mourn his loss. His endless support for democratic development across the globe ensured bipartisan collaboration was a priority during his administration.
TBILISI – On November 28, Georgians proceeded to the polls in a second round to directly elect their president for the last time. A delegation of the National Democratic Institute that analyzed the process found that election day was largely orderly but the period ahead of the runoff was divisive and marked by violence and intimidation.
Tbilisi, Georgia – On October 28, Georgians proceeded to the polls to directly elect their president for the last time. Georgian voters and poll workers demonstrated their commitment to democracy by participating peacefully.
Harare, Zimbabwe—The joint International Republican Institute (IRI) and National Democratic Institute (NDI) Zimbabwe International Election Observation Mission (ZIEOM) today announced the release of its final report on the harmonized elections that took place July 30, 2018.
Washington, DC - The National Democratic Institute (NDI) has launched #think10, an innovative safety planning tool for politically-active women. #think10 was developed by the Institute’s Gender, Women and Democracy team, which initiated the #NotTheCost campaign in 2016.
