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Left to right: England, Binda and Wang listen to youth activists in Fes. NDI announced on Oct. 20 the arrival of an international delegation to observe the pre-election environment in Morocco as voters register to vote in the country’s Nov. 25 parliamentary elections.
Author:  National Democratic Institute Publisher:  National Democratic Institute Published Date:  10/20/2011 Resource Type:  Press Release Language:  Arabic, English, French
Source:  The New York Times Article Link:  Read More Published Date:  07/01/2011 After a recent trip to Africa, Nicholas Kristof chronicles the encouraging changes taking place and the continuing challenges facing the continent. While Africa's economy is booming, widespread problems such as malnutrition and disease still persist, although humanitarian aid programs from the United States have made significant impact. Kristof also notes the increasing presence of democracy on the continent. "Morocco is a window into one of the most striking trends in Africa: democratization.
Author:  National Democratic Institute Publisher:  National Democratic Institute Published Date:  06/15/2009 Resource Type:  Press Release Language:  English
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Building confidence, enhancing capacity and making connections is the focus of a new practical guidebook for aspiring young women leaders just published by NDI. The book combines ideas and strategies from the Institute's Youth of Today, Leaders of Tomorrow (YOTLOT) program with best practices and recommendations from NDI's quarter century of working with women leaders around the world. It features expert advice for young women with a drive and desire to become leaders.
Author:  Gabriella Borovsky, Sarah Cherrabi El Alaoui, Megan Doherty Publisher:  National Democratic Institute Published Date:  09/01/2010 Resource Type:  Manual|Handbook Language:  English, Arabic, French Media Type:  pdf Copyright Information:  2010  
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In places as diverse as Timor-Leste, Croatia, Morocco, Rwanda and South Africa, increasing numbers of women are being elected to political office. In each case, more women has meant more legislation related to anti-discrimination, domestic violence, family codes, inheritance, and child support and protection.
Author:  Ken Wollack Publisher:  National Democratic Institute Published Date:  06/09/2010 Resource Type:  Testimony Language:  English Media Type:  PDF Copyright Information:  2010