July 23, 2020

NED HONORS SUDAN’S CIVIL SOCIETY WITH 2020 NED DEMOCRACY AWARD

On July 22, 2020, the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) paid tribute to the people of Sudan and their historic 2019 revolution by honoring three organizations working tirelessly to strengthen civil society...

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July 22, 2020

Remarks by Carl Gershman at the Conference on the Legacy of Oswaldo Paya,...

Read remarks by Carl Gershman at the Conference on the Legacy of Oswaldo Paya, a Cuban Martyr.

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July 22, 2020

Abdelrahman Mohamed Gasim’s 2020 Democracy Award Remarks

Abdelrahman Mohamed Al Gasim is a co-founder of the Darfur Bar Association (DBA), a Sudanese organization established by a group of lawyers in 1995 that aims to protect the rights and freedoms of all human...

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July 22, 2020

Abdel Mitaal Mohammed Ahmed Girshab’s 2020 Democracy Award Remarks

Abdel Mitaal Mohammed Ahmed Girshab is the director general of the Regional Centre for Training and Development of Civil Society (RCDCS), a non-governmental organization based in Khartoum which works to strengthen...

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July 22, 2020

Deputy Assistant Secretary Makila James’ Remarks at NED’s...

As prepared for delivery. Good morning all.  I am delighted to be a part of this important event and want to thank the National Endowment for Democracy, Secretary Andy Card and President Carl Gersham,...

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July 22, 2020

Carl Gershman’s Remarks at the 2020 Democracy Award

Carl Gershman's remarks from the 2020 Democracy Award.

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July 20, 2020

Journal of Democracy July 2020 Issue

In the Journal of Democracy's July issue, contributors survey the pressing challenges that, from Latin America to East Asia, are shaping the balance between democracy and authoritarianism today.

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July 20, 2020

International Forum for Democratic Studies July 2020 Newsletter

The July 2020 edition of the Forum newsletter features new content, event recaps, and more.

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July 15, 2020

New report on COVID-19 and Democracy calls for urgent measures by governments...

Democracies around the world need to adopt new initiatives to ensure the lasting protection of democracy and civil liberties threatened by the Covid-19 pandemic. A new report, ‘Global Democracy and COVID-19:...

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July 07, 2020

Tribute to the Dalai Lama on His 85th Birthday

The celebration of the Dalai Lama’s 85th birthday offers us an opportunity to reflect upon His growing international relevance at this very difficult moment in human history.

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