The Ebola outbreak highlights the systemic corruption and lack of government accountability in Sierra Leone, namely a non-transparent budget and minimal allocation of funds to improving healthcare services. Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellow N’yella Maya Rogers evaluated the long-term socio-economic impact of Ebola in Sierra Leone and provided a set of recommendations for the international community, Sierra Leonean citizens, and the diaspora community moving forward. Her presentation was followed by comments by Kamissa Camara.

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Event panelists discuss the ongoing problem of SGBV in South Sudan, and explore how to incorporate the voice of women in the political peace process and combat this greater trend of conflict-related violence against women.

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A half-day conference honoring the legacy of Jan Nowak-Jeziorański.

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Panelists from the Institute for Modern Russia and the NED discuss how the Kremlin weaponizes information to create propaganda to challenge the West.

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Panelists Lilia Shevtsova, Leon Aron and Denis Volkov discussed the factors that will shape political developments in Russia and the opportunities those developments might provide for reform. Leonid Gozman provided comments.

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As Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine look to strengthen the rule of law and democratic accountability within their borders, the panel discussed current corruption challenges and how outside actors – from Russia to the US – are influencing the reform process in each country.

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While nearly 50 African heads of state pursue official government agendas at the Leaders’ Summit, the civil society conference engaged prominent democracy and human rights activists from Africa in a series of working groups to develop specific recommendations, goals, and demands, which will result in an Action Program for Democracy in Africa on Tuesday, August 5.

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As a member of the international team of lawyers prosecuting the case of former Chad president, Hissen Habré, Delphine Djiraibe told the story of how Habré was brought to trial and explored the potential impact on transitional justice in Chad.

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