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Experts Revisit the Lessons from Chile’s “No” Campaign

From left to right: Sergio Bitar, Frank Greer, Kenneth Wollack, Genaro Arriagada. Photo by Joy Asico. Chile’s 1988 plebiscite — in which citizens voted to end the dictatorial rule of General Augusto Pinochet — was a pivotal event in that nation’s history, as well as in the history of democracy around the world.

Ahead of National Dialogue, NDI Poll Shows that Majority of Yemenis Think Country is Headed in Right Direction

In mid-March, Yemen began its National Dialogue, bringing together political and civil society leaders from diverse political backgrounds to discuss the direction the country will take. As the process gets underway, new public opinion research shows that most Yemenis believe the country is headed in the right direction, though a slim majority in the south disagrees. The conclusions are based on a poll, conducted Jan. 26-Feb. 6, that consisted of 1,486 face-to-face interviews throughout the country.

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A number of articles based on fabrications and malicious propaganda continue to appear in the Azerbaijani press concerning the activities of the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and the purpose of its programs. These reports are completely baseless. “Repeating a series of falsehoods over and over again does not make them true,” said NDI President Kenneth Wollack.

Civil Society Groups Condemn Coup in Central African Republic

Since its independence in 1960, the Central African Republic (CAR) has struggled to overcome political instability, mutinies and rebellions. On March 24, a coalition of rebel groups, Seleka (“union” in Sango), overthrew the government of President Francois Bozizé. Following the coup, one of the rebel leaders, Michel Djotodia, appointed himself president, formed a new government and stated his intent to remain in power until presidential elections are held in 2016. Following the coup, citizens have faced pervasive looting, and a lack of water and electricity.

Local Iraqi Women’s Group Advocates to Protect Women from Violence

The widespread problem in Iraq of violence against women — tolerated in households, schools and businesses— has become the primary focus for a local women’s advocacy organization, Bent al-Rafedain (BROB). It has sought to raise awareness among residents of Babil province, south of Baghdad, that violence against women is not an isolated issue, but a widespread problem that needs to be addressed.

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