NED Honors Champions of Freedom with 2024 Democracy Awards
The 2024 Democracy Awards will honor the remarkable achievements of NED partners and leaders who have dedicated their lives to the advancement of democracy.
Digital Directions: May 2024
Digital Directions is a curated newsletter from the International Forum on the evolving relationships among digital technologies, information integrity, and democracy.
Borrowing Boats: How are Key Influencers in Latin America Amplifying CCP...
Edited by Nick Nunez and Kevin Sheives The International Forum for Democratic Studies asked four leading Latin American experts across civil society to consider the following question: Outside of the government...
New Chief Operating Officer Joins NED
The National Endowment for Democracy has named Sheila Crowley as its new chief operating officer (COO) at a time of historic leadership change, growth, and transition for the organization.
NED Partner Recognized for Promotion of Human Rights and Democracy in Iran
Roya Boroumand, co-founder and executive director of the Abdorrahman Boroumand Center for Human Rights in Iran, was recognized with the 2024 Goler T. Butcher medal in recognition of her leadership and dedication...
International Forum for Democratic Studies Celebrates 30th Anniversary
This month, the International Forum for Democratic Studies celebrates 30 years as a leading center for democratic thought and analysis. Under the leadership of Marc F. Plattner and Larry Diamond, the International...
NED Welcomes Spring 2024 Reagan-Fascell Fellows
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is pleased to welcome its Spring 2024 cohort of Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows to Washington, D.C. Joining our exchange program this season are leading democracy...
NED Welcomes the Adoption of OECD Principles for Support to Media
The OECD’s Development Assistance Committee approved six principles to guide more effective international support for independent media.
NED Spotlights Tech and Youth at Third Summit for Democracy
NED and its partners participated in the third Summit for Democracy with discussions about youth, emerging technologies, and digital governance.
Fighting Kleptocracy in an Era of Geopolitics | Countering Kleptocracy
Understanding transnational kleptocracy as a vehicle for theft, repression, and democratic erosion…and how we can respond. If you enjoy this newsletter, forward it to a friend or share on social media...
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