The National Democratic Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide through citizen participation, openness and accountability in government.

The Aspen Institute welcomed Madame Michelle Bachelet, the first under-secretary general and executive director of UN Women, and Dr. Vaira Vike-Freiberga, the first female president of a post-Communist Eastern European country, to discuss their experiences as the former presidents of Chile and Latvia and the role of investing in reproductive health, education, and economic empowerment.

The stakes for the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the coming months are very high, not only for the country but also for the region. Preparations for elections scheduled for November are inadequate, political intimidation and violence are increasing, and human rights violations continue.

Join the Honourable Lovemore Moyo and Mr. Austin Zvoma for this discussion about the constitutional reform process in Zimbabwe, hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies and NDI.

Armenia faces major challenges surrounding democratic development, rule of law, media freedom, corruption, and other human rights issues. What is the impact of international relationships and the Nagorny Karabakh conflict on Armenian politics and society?