Around the world, governments are devising new and elaborate methods to obstruct the activities of independent civil society. This includes using the forms of law to crack down on non-governmental organizations and erecting barriers to the ability of such groups to receive international funding. The deepening clampdown on civil society is a prominent feature of the broader resurgence of authoritarianism that is challenging democratic values and adversely affecting democracy in a growing number of ways.

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During this event, panelists will discuss ongoing dialogue efforts and explore how to foster inclusive, nationwide dialogue with representation from all ethnicities, regions, and religious backgrounds.

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Join us for an update from leaders of two internationally-recognized Burundian organizations supporting community-led development, and sustainable approaches to economic growth and access to services.

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Join us for a discussion with civic and religious leaders on ways the DRC's faith-based community can contribute to the success of these elections.

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The Embassy of Canada and The National Endowment for Democracy invite you to the twelfth annual Seymour Martin Lipset Lecture on Democracy in the World featuring Andrew J. Nathan.

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The Man Who Mends Women is the moving story of Dr. Denis Mukwege and his work at the landmark Panzi Hospital in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Winner of the Sakharov Prize 2014, Doctor Mukwege is internationally known as the man who not only repairs the bodies of tens thousands of women who have been raped during the 20 years of conflicts in the East of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but works to restore their lives and address the root causes of violence in DRC.

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Columbia Professor Dr. Andrew J. Nathan will deliver the 12th annual Seymour Martin Lipset Lecture on the “Puzzle of the Chinese Middle Class” at 6pm on Tuesday, October 20.

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The authors of a new report produced by the International Forum for Democratic Studies, “Stifling the Public Sphere: Media and Civil Society in Egypt, Russia, and Vietnam,” will discuss the current environment for media and civil society in these three key countries and will explore how independent voices are adapting to resist authoritarian repression.

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What are the prospects for long term peace in Mali? What role should civil society organizations play in the reconciliation process? Is there a role for the Malian diaspora?

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On Thursday, May 14, the National Endowment for Democracy honored the brave struggle of Venezuela's Political Prisoners with the 2015 Democracy Award.

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