Spring 2024 Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows

• Hayriye Atas

  “Enhancing the Effectiveness of Civil Society in Mobilizing Public Engagement in Turkey” (March 2024–July 2024)

  Ms. Hayriye Atas is general coordinator of the Istanbul-based Checks and Balances Network...

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• Donika Emini

  “Combating Digital Authoritarianism in the Balkans and Eastern Partnership Region” (March 2024–July 2024)

  Dr. Donika Emini is executive director of the CiviKos Platform, a consortium of 300...

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• Felix Maradiaga

  “Building a Democratic Ecosystem: A Practical Guide to Transnational Activist Collaboration” (March 2024–August 2024)

  Mr. Felix Maradiaga is a Nicaraguan human rights advocate widely recognized as one of...

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• Diana Medvednikova

  “Strategies for Online Advocacy in Kazakhstan” (March 2024–July 2024)

  Ms. Diana Medvednikova is the director and co-founder of the Legal Media Center, an...

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• Michael Navallo

  “Understanding the Role of Disinformation in Philippine Elections” (March 2024–July 2024)

  Mr. Michael Navallo is a multi-platform journalist who most recently served as an anchor...

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• Christian Zurita

  “Populist Narratives in Digital Outlets and New Media in Latin America” (March 2024–August 2024)

  Mr. Christian Zurita is a prominent investigative journalist with three decades of experience...

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