Latin America is facing a crisis in the low levels of support and social legitimacy for political parties and public institutions across the region. However, NED grantees are working to bridge the gap between citizens and politics by helping new actors access institutional processes.

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Following the 2014 Revolution of Dignity, Ukrainian civil society has engaged in an ongoing campaign for institutional reforms that enhance government accountability and increase transparency. This campaign produced several early victories, such as government agencies tasked with investigating, prosecuting, and preventing corruption. Yet progress has slowed, leaving major goals unfulfilled. The system is fundamentally unaltered. Despite some improvements, Ukraine remains the most corrupt in Europe, according to Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index.

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On September 14, the National Endowment for Democracy will host a screening of Nemtsov, a documentary film about the late leader of the Russian opposition directed by his friend and colleague Vladimir Kara-Murza.

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Propelled by globalization and the openness of the international finance system, kleptocratic regimes project their power beyond their borders, purchasing regional media outlets, hiring Western PR firms, and engaging international lawyers and bankers to launder their images and protect their wealth.

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The National Endowment for Democracy, the Free Russia Foundation, and the Institute for Modern Russia invite you to a discussion on Prospects for Russia's Democratic Movement at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center.

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Ecuadorian media activist Cesar Ricaurte discussed Ecuador's hostile media environment and the challenges facing the country. NED Program Officer Don Podesta provided comments.

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Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellow Arthur Larok discussed the prospects for political transition in Uganda in advance of the country's upcoming 2021 presidential elections.

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Reporting on the state of civil society in Iraqi Kurdistan, Nawaf Haskan offered recommendations for how domestic and international actors can most effectively facilitate positive change. Comments from Sherizaan Minwalla followed.

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This public event aims at raising awareness about the continued human rights suppression in Crimea since the Russian annexation.

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