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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.

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NDI: Commitments for Credible Elections Needed to Reaffirm Bangladesh’s Democracy

Dhaka, Bangladesh – Heading into Bangladesh’s elections for the Jatiya Sangsad (national parliament), a pre-election delegation of the National Democratic Institute (NDI) found that, while Bangladesh has several fundamental elements in place for holding credible elections, including a tradition of political pluralism and strong public support for democratic principles the polls will take place amid a high degree of political polarization, heightened tension

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Statement of NDI's Pre-Election Assessment Mission to Bangladesh's 2018 Parliamentary Elections

This statement (Download PDF) is offered by an international pre-election delegation organized by the National Democratic Institute (NDI).

National Democratic Institute Supports UN Special Rapporteur Dr. Dubravka Šimonović’s Report on Stopping Violence Against Women in Politics

Washington, DC -The National Democratic Institute (NDI) supports and endorses the United Nations' report on stopping violence against women in politics, which will be presented to the General Assembly today by UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women, Dr. Dubravaka Šimonović. Dr.

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The National Democratic Institute Welcomes Ambassador Derek Mitchell as its New President

Washington, DC, - Today, September 4th, former Ambassador Derek Mitchell takes the helm as the National Democratic Institute’s (NDI) new president. Now in its 35th year, the change in leadership comes at an important moment in NDI’s history.

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