March 27, 2012

Beyond Protest: Innovations in Youth Activism

12:00 PM - 02:00 PM

A panel of founders of youth-based organizations in Africa, MENA, Eastern Europe and Latin America discussed the youth movement as a whole and their own experiences in working with the young for democratic strengthening.

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February 23, 2012

Poverty, Inequality, and Democracy

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Poverty, Inequality, and Democracy addresses the complicated philosophical and moral issues surrounding the distribution of economic goods in free societies as well as the empirical relationships between democratization and trends in poverty and inequality. This volume also discusses the variety of welfare-state policies that have been adopted in different regions of the world. During this panel discussion, the speakers gave special attention to the relationship between poverty, inequality, and democracy in Latin America, Africa, and postcommunist Europe.

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February 09, 2012

Intercepting Democracy: Colombia’s Intelligence Service...

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

In his presentation, journalist and human rights activist Hollman Morris recounted the illegal actions undertaken by the DAS and discuss issues of political responsibility and the consequences for individual victims, civil society, and the state of democracy in Colombia. Mr. Morris proposed recommendations for addressing past abuses and reinforcing respect for the fundamental rights of citizens. Brandon Yoder provided comments.

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January 06, 2012

Memorial Tribute Honoring the Life and Work of Vaclav Havel

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

On January 6, NED hosted a memorial to hear reflections from many who knew and worked with Vaclav Havel to advance this ideal – as well as from dissidents past and present – who have benefitted from his solidarity.

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