#SetThemFree: Day of Political Prisoners
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The World Movement for Democracy, the National Endowment for Democracy, and Freedom House hosted a virtual event dedicated to recognizing those who have been unjustly imprisoned and mobilizing the collective global voice to advocate for the release of political prisoners around the world.
African Democracy Movements Gather in Zambia
Democracy movement leaders from 16 countries across Africa gathered in Lusaka, Zambia, for a regional meeting on grassroots mobilization and coalition-building.
Democracy Advocates from 70 Countries Gather in Taiwan for 11th Global...
On October 25-27, 2022, the World Movement for Democracy will hold its 11th Global Assembly in Taipei, Taiwan, to strengthen solidarity among democracy advocates around the world in their efforts to build a...
Nobel Peace Prize Winner Maria Ressa Joins World Movement for Democracy...
The World Movement for Democracy at NED has named 2021 Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa as new chairperson of its Steering Committee.
Announcing the 11th Global Assembly of the World Movement for Democracy...
The World Movement for Democracy will hold its 11th Global Assembly in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 24-27, 2022.
Watch: World Movement for Democracy 10th Global Assembly
The World Movement for Democracy at NED held its 10th Global Assembly virtually, bringing together over 500 democracy advocates, policymakers, journalists, and scholars from around the world.
A Battle of Narratives: Building Public Support for Democratic...
09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
the World Movement for Democracy and International IDEA will host a conversation with experts and democracy activists to develop arguments supporting democracy that will appeal to people across regions, cultures, and generations.
National Endowment for Democracy appoints Shuler, Carpenter, and Plattner...
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) has added three new members to its Board of Directors. At its meeting on January 10, the NED Board elected for three-year terms Liz Shuler, the Secretary-Treasurer...
South Korea: Inspiration for Democracy in Asia
09:30 AM - 01:00 PM
This event featured two panel discussions, exploring how Korea’s democracy has been rejuvenated following the Candlelight Movement, and how South Korea can become a more robust leader to defend and promote democracy in the Asia region during a time where we see a major vacuum of traditional democratic leadership.
Continued Human Rights Suppression in Crimea
03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
This public event aims at raising awareness about the continued human rights suppression in Crimea since the Russian annexation.
1201 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20004