“Religion and Democracy: Allies or Antagonists?” is the topic of the fifth annual Seymour Martin Lipset Lecture on Democracy in the World, which will be delivered by Jean Bethke Elshtain on Wednesday, November...

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On Thursday, September 11, at 11:00 AM, the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), in cooperation with the Embassy of Poland, will host a memorial gathering to honor the life and work of former Polish foreign...

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On Tuesday June 22, 2008, the National Endowment for Democracy honored the heroic efforts of Chinese workers, lawyers, and writers working to advance democratic values and fundamental rights within China with the presentation of its annual Democracy Award.

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For his life-long service to America and to the cause of freedom and democracy throughout the world, the National Endowment for Democracy is proud to present its Democracy Service Medal to Max Kampelman.

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Xiao Qiang accepting on behalf of Zhang Jianhong I am proud to stand here, receiving this honor on behalf of Zhang Jianhong. This is a special award for Zhang, since he was a participant in 1989 Democracy Movement. ...

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For A Brighter China Mr. Chairman, Present members of Congress, Ladies and gentlemen: We are gathered here for the sake of freedom for humanity, for the sake of a brighter tomorrow, and to honor the conscience...

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Reflections on receiving the Award The National Endowment for Democracy has, in the past, given this Democracy Award to Mr. Havel; and it is not a coincidience that his philosophy and actions have inspired...

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Today, I stand in a stronghold of Freedom and I am excited and inspired. I want to thank all of those men and women concerned about human rights in China and around the globe. It is your hardwork that makes...

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I am grateful to NED for giving me the 2008 Democracy Award, which is great encouragement for me to continue to utilize the law to advance religious freedom in China In the past 3 decades, China has achieved...

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