September 14, 2011

Securing Dalit Rights and Building Democracy in Nepal: The...

04:00 PM - 06:00 PM

At this event, we celebrated the life and work of Suvash Darnal, a Nepalese democracy and human rights advocate, and former Reagan-Fascell Fellow.

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September 14, 2011

Elections in Russia: Polling and Perspectives

02:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Mr. Denis Volkov presented recent data from polls conducted by the Levada Center, Russia’s most highly regarded independent polling organization. A panel of distinguished experts commented on the polling and offered their own views and analysis of Russia’s political trajectory.

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August 31, 2011

Moldova’s Democratic Transition: 20 Years of Challenges...

02:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Twenty years after the collapse of the USSR, experts shared their thoughts on the state of democracy in Moldova, the country’s transition process, and ways to continue strengthening Moldova’s state institutions and civil society.

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August 16, 2011

NED Mourns the Tragic Death of Suvash Darnal

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is mourning the tragic death of Nepalese democracy and human rights advocate Suvash Darnal, who was killed on August 15th in a highway accident outside Washington,...

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July 27, 2011

The Challenges of a Transition to Democracy in Libya

01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

This meeting addressed the political system of Libya, scenarios and challenges for post-conflict stabilization and transformation, and challenges to and options for a democratic transition.

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August 01, 2011

Discussion with President Alpha Condé of the Republic of...

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

President Condé briefed the audience on his government’s actions after seven months in office and shared his vision and priorities for Guinea.

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July 27, 2011

Remarks by Senator Richard J. Durbin, Voices from the Congo: The Road Ahead...

Assistant Majority Leader, United States Senate at Voices from the Congo: The Road AheadThe US Holocaust Memorial Museum I want to thank Mike Abramowitz for that generous introduction. I also want...

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July 21, 2011

Sudan: Finding Democratic Solutions

The Al-Khatim Adlan Centre for Enlightenment and Human Development (KACE), a NED partner in Sudan since 2007, has done its best to test the limits of the greater political openness envisioned by Sudan’s Comprehensive...

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June 30, 2011

Democracy and Insecurity in Central America: The Role of...

02:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Panelists discussed the consequences of high levels of insecurity have for democratic stability, militarization policy effects on democracy and governance, the role does civil society in civilian oversight of the armed forces and in security policy proposal and oversight, and how governments can tap into innovative policy recommendations from civil society organizations.

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June 21, 2011

Engendering the Movement for Democracy in Iran

02:00 PM - 03:30 PM

In her presentation, Ms. Mahboubeh Abbasgholizadeh, a leader of the Iranian Women’s Movement, explored how women activists can draw attention to gender perspectives and promote a culture of equality within the Green Movement. By identifying shared values in a number of key areas, Ms. Abbasgholizadeh sought to locate common ground and present a strategy for further promotion and integration of gender equality.

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