NDI Newsletter for October 2016 SHARE Tweet Share Thursday, October 27, 2016 News from the National Democratic Institute Students during a simulation on parliamentary elections at the Anjara School for Girls in Ajloun, northern Jordan. Featured Stories Democracy stories from around the world on NDI.org NDI is fostering dialogue between candidates and voters through debates around the world. Following a vibrant and competitive campaign, NDI found that Georgian citizens were able to cast their votes freely during their most recent election period. With assistance from NDI programming, Jordanian women achieved unprecedented levels of participation and success in the 2016 parliamentary elections. Vicky Zwein, a past NDI "Win with Women" participant, continues to make progress for women in Lebanese politics as an elected representative. Along with its toolkit, Votes without Violence published a website as a resource to address violence against women in politics. Staff Insights From DemocracyWorks, a blog written by NDI staff members Brexit, Colombian Peace and Democracy: What's in a Vote? Three lessons that Côte d'Ivoire can teach us about peaceful elections. How can democratic institutions best support political processes to transition out of conflict? NDI in the News The Guardian highlights the #NotTheCost campaign, reporting that physical, sexual and psychological violence against female politicans is undermining democracy. Ken Wollack, NDI president, discusses the resilience of democracy on PBS. NDI Director Patrick Merloe offered his insight to the Atlantic on campaign periods from around the world. Foreign Policy cites an NDI poll in Georgia about the country's pre-election climate. NDI advised Ghanaians to take a holistic approach to the December 2016 elections. Donate to NDI Help build democratic societies around the world by supporting the work of the National Democratic Institute. Your tax-deductible donation will help bring about a more peaceful, democratic and just world. Donate Who We Are Where We Work What We Do National Democratic Institute455 Massachusetts Avenue NWWashington, DC 20001 View as webpage Unsubscribe from receiving this newsletter {domain.address} Media contact Jerry Hartz Director of Government Relations and Communications 1 (202) 728-5500Email Jerry »