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HIV/AIDS Program Helps Democracy Deliver in Southern Africa

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The HIV/AIDS pandemic is continuing to have a devastating impact on Africa, particularly in the southern region, where some countries have prevalence rates that exceed 20 percent.

Brionne Dawson, NDI’s program manager in South Africa, discusses how the Institute has helped lawmakers play a larger role in addressing the issue and its greater societal effects.

Local Leaders Discuss How Latin American Political Parties Can Help Democracy Deliver

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At a recent seminar in Bogotá, Colombia, NDI brought together local elected officials from Latin America to discuss how to restore faith in political parties’ ability to deliver the benefits of democracy to citizens. Francisco Herrero, NDI’s resident senior director in Colombia, discusses the goals and accomplishments of the seminar and offers his perspective on the challenges facing political parties in Latin America.

Iraqi Youth Share Ideas, Build Skills at Leadership Camp

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A “Youth for Change” camp hosted by NDI brought together young people from across Iraq to share ideas about problems affecting youth in their regions, identify their view of Iraq’s issues of national concern and strategize about solutions. Eighty-three activists ranging in age from 18 to 25 attended the camp, part of NDI’s Youth Empowerment Program (YEP).

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