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May 1, 2012

U.S. Efforts to Boost Independent Media, Internet Freedom Having Impact

On May 1, 2012, NED’s Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) released the second edition of Empowering Independent Media: U.S. Efforts to Foster a Free Press and an Open Internet Around the World in advance of World Press Freedom Day on May 3. :: MORE

Mar 8, 2012

International Women’s Day – Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures

On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2012, NED is proud to be associated with courageous women in countries all around the globe, whose efforts inspire and advance democracy and human rights. Barbara Haig, Deputy to the President for Policy and Strategy, and Intissar Fakir, Special Assistant- Deputy to the President for Policy & Strategy, write of the NED-supported programs that help young women develop into leaders and change their societies.
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Oct 7, 2011

Jean Bethke Elshtain to receive NED Democracy Service Medal

NED is pleased to announce that it will present its Democracy Service Medal to Dr. Jean Bethke Elshtain on Thursday, October 13 at 5:30 PM at the University of Chicago Divinity School. :: MORE

Feb 9, 2011

NED Described as "Smart Power" in Roll Call

"Smart Power" is how columnist Norm Ornstein describes NED in Roll Call. :: MORE

Feb 7, 2011

NED Board Members Highlight "Reagan's Crucial Democratic Legacy" in Politico

NED Board Members Reps. Martin Frost and Vin Weber write about Reagan's role in launching the National Endowment for Democracy in “Ronald Reagan’s Crucial Democratic Legacy.” :: MORE

Dec 30, 2010

No holiday for victims of tyrannical world leaders

In the Washington Post, NED President Carl Gershman suggests that autocrats tightening their hold on power during the holidays should receive a stiff new year's message. :: MORE

Nov 23, 2010

Carl Gershman Appears on America Abroad Media

NED President Carl Gershman spoke with America Abroad Media about young people using new media and how it can drive political change. :: MORE

Nov 5, 2010

NED Welcomes Fall 2010 Fellows

The National Endowment for Democracy is pleased to announce its Fall 2010 cohort of Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows and Visiting Fellows. :: MORE

Sep 1, 2010

NED Supports Participation of Young Activists and Diplomats in the Community of Democracies

From July 2-4, 2010, 87 official delegations and more than 200 civil society activists from around the world gathered in Krakow, Poland to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Community of Democracies (CD), recommit to the principles of its Warsaw Declaration, and to discuss improving and expanding its work. :: MORE

Sep 1, 2010

‘Defending Civil Society’ Efforts Boosted by Clinton Speech in Krakow

The efforts of the World Movement for Democracy in Defending Civil Society received an important boost from US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton when she used a keynote speech to focus on the importance of civil society in advancing democracy, and on the growing challenges posed by restrictive legal environments. :: MORE