Press Releases

Albanian Political Parties Sign Code of Conduct on Digital Campaigning Ahead of May 11 Parliamentary Election

As a step towards strengthening election integrity, the majority of political parties running for elections -- mainstream and new entrants --  have

NDI Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter

NDI Welcomes Venice Commission Report Recognizing Election Observers as Human Rights Defenders, Hails Growing Global Consensus

NDI Mission Congratulates Moldovans on their Commitment to Democratic Principles Through Peaceful and Orderly Elections

CHISINAU- The National Democratic Institute’s (NDI) technical assessment mission to the November 3 presidential runoff congratulates the Moldovan people on their commitment to democratic principles demonstrated by a peaceful and orderly electoral process.

NDI Presents Preliminary Statement on Georgian Elections and Finds Pre-Election Period Flawed

• The delegation calls on the Government to Embrace Political Pluralism

TBILISI- The National Democratic Institute (NDI) international election observation mission (IEOM) deployed to the October 26 parliamentary elections in Georgia presented its preliminary findings and recommendations today.

NDI Deploys International Election Observation Mission for the October 26 Elections in Georgia

TBILISI - The National Democratic Institute (NDI) deployed an international delegation today to observe the October 26 parliamentary elections in Georgia.

NDI Begins International Election Observation Mission Ahead of Moldova’s 2024 Presidential Elections and Constitutional Referendum

CHISINAU - The National Democratic Institute (NDI) announced today the start of its International Election Observation Mission (IEOM) in Moldova ahead of the 2024 presidential elections and concurrent constitutional referendum.

NDI Concludes Pre-Election Assessment Mission and Presents Recommendations Ahead of Moldova’s 2024 Presidential Elections and Referendum on European Integration

Chisinau, Moldova - The National Democratic Institute (NDI) deployed its Pre-Election Assessment Mission (PEAM) to Moldova from September 2 to 6, 2024 in advance of the presidential election and a constitutional referendum on European integration to be held on October 20, 2024. The delegation presented its findings and recommendations today.

Statement on the Prevention of an Introductory Meeting of the National Youth Conference in Aden

The National Democratic Institute (NDI) and the National Youth Conference preparatory committee call on the Southern Transitional Council (STC) to refrain from further hindering the legitimate activities of Yemen civil society and registered international organizations.

Statement on the Release of Wrongfully Detained Individuals in Russia

The National Democratic Institute (NDI) welcomes the release today of sixteen people unjustly imprisoned by the Russian government, including U.S. journalists Evan Gershkovich and Alsu Kurmasheva, businessman Paul Whelan, and U.S. permanent resident Vladimir Kara-Murza – an NDI Democracy Awardee (2023) and a longtime advocate for freedom in Russia. We also welcome the freedom of seven Russians wrongfully detained by their own government for peaceful civic and political activities.