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European Democracy Youth Network Opens Headquarters; Seeks Partners Committed to Supporting Young People Who Are Committed to Safeguarding Democracy

Two and half years after the European Democracy Youth Network (EDYN) was launched with support from the U.S. Agency of International Development, the network is opening its office headquarters in Bratislava, Slovakia.

Albania: April 2021 Parliamentary Election Report

On April 25, voters in Albania went to the polls to elect members of parliament for the 2021-2025 term. According to preliminary results, Prime Minister Edi Rama’s Socialist Party (SP) earned 74 of 140 seats in parliament securing an unprecedented third consecutive term.

Voice of America - Interview with Robert Benjamin on the 2021 Albanian Parliamentary Election

In an interview with VOA, Robert Benjamin, Director for Central and Eastern Europe at the National Democratic Institute in the United States, said the allegations and disputes need to be thoroughly analyzed so that voters can be sure that their voices have been heard. In a conversation with his colleague Keida Kostreci, Mr.

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Women and Girls in North Macedonia

North Macedonia Violence Against Women in Politics Assessment

Globally, more women than ever before are taking part in politics. However, with the growth in women’s political engagement, an increased frequency and degree of violent responses have emerged that prevent women from accessing their right to engage in politics and public life fully and equally. Conducting an assessment of violence against women (VAW) in political parties is essential to understand how it affects women’s participation in political life and what measures are needed to combat and eliminate violence.