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The Swedish International Development Corporation Agency, (SIDA) through the Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia and Naymote Partners for Democratic Development has signed a three-grant agreement valued at US$1,150,000.
Monrovia, Oct. 2.– The grant is NAYMOTE’s biggest ever and is intended for the implementation of the project titled Democracy Advancement Program (DAP) which is a three-year program with the overarching goal to enhance democratic governance for inclusive development in Liberia.
The program will adopt a three-prong approach: Research, Advocacy, and Civic Engagement (RACE) and is informed and guided by the principle of Change that “If a government is politically accountable, the quality of democracy is improved, and citizens benefit from their participation in democratic processes.”
The experts placed particular emphasis on freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association, media and civic assembly.
Geneva, Oct. 3.– The Nicaraguan State has a duty to comply with its international obligations to respect and guarantee fundamental freedoms, UN and Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) experts urged in a joint declaration.
In several letters addressed to the Nicaraguan Government today, UN experts said the cancellation of the legal personality of hundreds of associations “represents a clear pattern of repressing civic space” and expressed concerns about attacks and unlawful interference with the freedom of the media.
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Claiming the Democratic Future: Unifying Voices for a New Frontier
Taipei, Taiwan / October 25-27, 2022
The 11th Global Assembly of the World Movement for Democracy will convene hundreds of democracy activists, experts, parliamentarians, and donors from all regions of the world in Taipei, Taiwan to strengthen solidarity in their efforts to build a more democratic future. Participants will engage in a wide range of practical workshops and panel discussions to share expertise in building resilient democratic institutions and defending civic space. Under the theme “Claiming the Democratic Future: Unifying Voices for a New Frontier,” the Global Assembly will build greater unity of effort to counter today’s authoritarian challenges and help foster democratic momentum.
The Global Assembly will also bring together the next generation of committed democrats, who will share their visions for a democratic future. The meeting in Taipei will be preceded by the What’s Next Initiative, a series of youth consultative meetings taking place in multiple regions of the world from May through August, in which young democracy leaders will debate and enunciate tactics to make those visions a reality. The outcomes of these discussions will be brought to the Global Assembly to further strategize collective action to achieve their democratic ambitions.
In addition to the What’s Next Initiative, the World Movement will be holding another series of dialogues ahead of the Global Assembly to reimagine civic space advocacy. In these meetings, civil society leaders will convene to reflect on trends regarding civic space, identify new challenges, and renew advocacy strategies.
Monrovia, Oct. 2.– The grant is NAYMOTE’s biggest ever and is intended for the implementation of the project titled Democracy Advancement Program (DAP) which is a three-year program with the overarching goal to enhance democratic governance for inclusive development in Liberia.
