For Immediate Release
NDI Report: Allegations of Irregularities, Intimidation and Abuses Detract from Legal and Administrative Improvements for Georgia’s Parliamentary Elections
November 2, 2020
Moldova Election Watch: Efforts Needed to Ensure Full and Informed Participation and Promote Fairness
October 14, 2020
TBILISI – Poll results released today by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and CRRC Georgia show that Georgians remain committed to voting on election day (88 percent), but largely undecided (59 percent) ahead of parliamentary elections on October 31. They remain focused on economic issues, and open to persuasion based on party policy platforms.
September 10, 2020
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On Wednesday, September 16 at 9 am, the National Democratic Institute will host Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) for a keynote address on “Democracy, Technology and China: U.S. Strategy for Innovation in the 21st Century.” NDI President Derek Mitchell will moderate this online event, which will feature opening remarks from NDI Chairman Madeleine Albright.
Hello, I'm Derek Mitchell, president of the National Democratic Institute, NDI.
I’m honored to address the Kalinowski Forum at a pivotal moment for the future of Belarus. I’d like to thank the Lithuanian parliament, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other partners for organizing this incredibly timely event.
I’m recording this message several days before you’ll see it. Much may have changed in Belarus between now and then. Events on the ground are moving quickly.
NDI condemns the recent non-democratic elections, intimidation and repression of candidates, election observers, and independent media, and the continuing violence against peaceful protesters in Belarus. We stand with the Belarusian people in their demand for free association, free assembly, free speech, and free elections. Belarus best protects its sovereignty and independence by allowing its citizens to exercise their democratic rights. NDI joins the U.S.
On August 10, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) announced plans to sanction 11 U.S.
The global NDI family is saddened by the passing of John Hume - politician, peacemaker, and fearless voice for civil rights and non-violence. We remember John for the indelible mark he left on peace in Northern Ireland, and democracy and human dignity around the world.
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June 16, 2020
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The verdict by a court in the Philippines to find journalists Maria Ressa and Reynaldo Santos guilty of “cyber libel” is a tragedy for democracy and freedom of the press. This action is sadly the latest in a string of troubling moves by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s government to silence independent journalism and attack the foundations of a free society.
