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Washington, D.C.- The Joint National Democratic Institute (NDI) and International Republican Institute (IRI) International Election Observation Mission (IEOM) released its final findings and recommendations for Kenya’s 2022 general elections.
Nigerian women face great difficulty in the journey to achieve their political aspirations. Most obstacles they encounter are rooted in gender discrimination. They face patriarchal, cultural and religious views and practices that uphold men’s rights to power, as well as legal discrimination. Winning elections and assuming leadership roles are some of the areas in which Nigerian women face the greatest obstacles.
In 1995, the Zambian government established the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) as a tool to support small community projects and foster local development.
The rise of political tensions in Senegal, primarily due to the trial between opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and Ms. Adji Sarr and his defamation trial from the Minister of Tourism Mame Mbaye Niang, has prompted widespread fears among Senegalese citizens. As a result, many observers worry that the country will plunge into intense political violence between supporters and opponents of power.
For the last several months, Burkina Faso has been dealing with the suspension of political party activities, as well as other forms of political censorship. Public trust in government institutions has fallen considerably, with citizens citing a lack of transparency and accountability from government leaders and a disconnect between political decision-makers and the needs and priorities of citizens.
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) strongly condemns the unjustified and unprovoked detention of three staff members in Sana’a, Yemen, and urgently demands their immediate release. Three NDI staff members were taken from their homes by forces of the Houthi de facto authority in Sana’a on Thursday, June 6, along with Yemeni staff of the United Nations, international non-governmental organizations and multinational companies.
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) and the National Youth Conference preparatory committee call on the Southern Transitional Council (STC) to refrain from further hindering the legitimate activities of Yemen civil society and registered international organizations.
As the world begins the slow process of rebounding from the COVID-19 pandemic, societies must work harder than ever to safeguard democratic governance and overcome sustainable development challenges rooted in systemic inequality and exclusion. Because young people are disproportionately impacted and have the most to lose, their political participation and inclusion are pivotal.
The Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation and the Code of Conduct for International Election Observers establish the basis for credible international election observation.