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Lawmakers and Experts Meet in Manila on the Occasion of International Human Rights Day to Advance Freedom of Religion or Belief
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.
NDI Mourns the Passing of President George H.W. Bush and Honors His Legacy
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.
Georgian Presidential Election Day Largely Orderly with Sporadic Serious Violations, Pre-Election Campaign Divisive and Fear-Based, Tarnished by Incidents of Violence and Intimidation
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.
Presidential Election Day in Georgia Largely Orderly; Pre-Election Period Marked by Attacks on CSOs, Alleged Abuse of Administrative Resources
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.
ZIEOM Releases Final Report on 2018 Zimbabwe Harmonized Elections: Relative Improvements Insufficient to Establish Broad Confidence in Electoral Process
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.
