News from NDI: Working for Democracy in January 2019

Thursday, January 31, 2019

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Three of the 40 women who participated in NDI’s programs to support Iraqi women peace advocates lead an outreach event in Kirkuk. They wear the traditional religious or cultural attire of their sects to demonstrate solidarity with their communities and hold hands to represent their work to build bridges across ethno-sectarian divides.

Featured Stories

Democracy stories from around the world on NDI.org

A group of Iraqi women is spearheading a peace and reconciliation campaign, bridging sectarian divides

National debates in Armenia – held with NDI support – marked an important milestone for inclusive democracy

“Assembly days” give citizens greater access to representatives in town hall-style meetings across Kosovo

Parliamentarians around the world call for the protection of democratic norms in sign-on letter

Staff Insights

From DemocracyWorks, a blog written by NDI staff members

Bicycles, Mangoes and Democracy by Sef Ashiagbor, NDI senior advisor for political party programs

The work of democracy is never “over” by Leslie Campbell, NDI senior associate and regional director of Middle East and North Africa programs

Guinea-Bissau: Perspectives on the challenges of democracy and youth participation by Saibana Balde, former NDI fellow, founder and CEO of Tchintchor

The Success of Nigeria's Inaugural Braille Ballot Guides by Noah Arbit, project assistant on NDI's Nigeria team

Best DemWorks Posts of 2018 by Jesper Frant, NDI senior digital communications manager

NDI in the News

Check out what people are saying about NDI

Wall Street Journal: Iraq Marks Anniversary of ISIS Defeat Amid Public Discontent

New York Times: Egypt Acquits Democracy Workers in Case That Strained U.S. Ties

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