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NDI Condemns Arrest of Journalist Maria Ressa, Continued Efforts to Silence Philippine Media
Running for Progress: Ukrainian Women Making Strides Toward Equality
In Ukraine, women remain underrepresented at all levels of governance and local decision making, as well as continuing to face significant obstacles to gender equality in other spheres. Training opportunities for women are essential to empowering more women to run for office and creating strong networks of women leaders who are willing to make an impact in their communities.
Dr. Christopher Fomunyoh is currently the Senior Associate for Africa and Senior Advisor to the President at the National Democratic Institute (NDI.) He has organized and advised international election observation missions to Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Nigeria and Sierra Leone.