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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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NDI’s statement on the attempted assassination of former President Trump

The National Democratic Institute (NDI) strongly condemns the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump yesterday in Butler, Pennsylvania, and wishes him and others who were injured a speedy recovery. Our thoughts are with Mr. Trump, the family of the attendee killed and those who were injured.

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NDI Condemns the Detention of Staff Members in Yemen and Demands Their Immediate Release

The National Democratic Institute (NDI) strongly condemns the unjustified and unprovoked detention of three staff members in Sana’a, Yemen, and urgently demands their immediate release. Three NDI staff members were taken from their homes by forces of the Houthi de facto authority in Sana’a on Thursday, June 6, along with Yemeni staff of the United Nations, international non-governmental organizations and multinational companies.

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NDI Recognized with Disability Inclusion Award by InterAction

Washington, D.C. - The National Democratic Institute (NDI) is proud to announce that it has been recognized with the Disability Inclusion Award by InterAction. Founded in 1984, InterAction is the largest alliance of international NGOs and partners in the United States.

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National Democratic Institute Announces the International Leaders Forum 2024

Political leaders from around the globe and across the spectrum will gather in Chicago this summer to observe the Democratic National Convention

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NDI Presents Election Observation Guide: “Process and Results Verification for Transparency”

The National Democratic Institute (NDI) released today its newest resource “Process and Results Verification for Transparency: A Citizen Election Observer’s Guide” to support systematic election day observation. Process and Results Verification for Transparency (PRVT) is a methodology for nonpartisan citizen observers that independently verifies both election day process and results to make the election more transparent for all stakeholders.

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