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NDI Condemns Sham Referendums in Ukraine that Violate Rule of Law and International Election Standards

Following Russia’s brutal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin announced on September 21st his support for referendums that would be held in four of the country’s regions (oblasts) on the question of seceding and joining the Russian Federation.

NDI-IRI Joint International Election Observer Mission Presents Initial Findings and Recommendations Following the August 9 General Elections in Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya—The Joint International Republican Institute (IRI) and National Democratic Institute (NDI) International Election Observation Mission (IEOM) presented its initial findings and recommendations for Kenya’s 2022 general elections following voting and counting on August 9.

National Democratic Institute and partners present Gaborone Declaration in Support of Constitutionalism and Democratic Consolidation

Gaborone, Botswana - The National Democratic Institute (NDI) and partners presented the Gaborone Declaration in Support of Constitutionalism and Democratic Consolidation today, after concluding an international summit gathered in this city from July 6 to 8, 2022.

Government of Botswana and National Democratic Institute to Co-Host International Summit on Constitutionalism and Democratic Consolidation in Africa

Washington, DC – The Government of Botswana and the National Democratic Institute will co-host an “International Summit on Constitutionalism and Democratic Consolidation in Africa,” in Gaborone, Botswana from July 6-8, 2022. The summit will build on an earlier Summit in Support of Constitutional Term Limits, held in October 2019 in Niamey, Niger Republic.

National Democratic Institute Re-names Annual Democracy Award For Former Chair Madeleine K. Albright

Washington, DC – In honor of former NDI Chair Madeleine Albright’s lifelong mission to make democracy work, the National Democratic Institute (NDI) will re-name its annual Democracy Award in her honor. As the NDI family continues to mourn the passing of its Chair, who led the organization for more than two decades, the “Madeleine K.

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FORMER SENATE MAJORITY LEADER THOMAS A. DASCHLE APPOINTED CHAIR OF THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE

FORMER SENATE MAJORITY LEADER THOMAS A. DASCHLE APPOINTED CHAIR OF THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE

NDI mourns the passing of its Chair, Madeleine Albright, earlier today in Washington D.C.

NDI mourns the passing of its Chair, Madeleine Albright, earlier today in Washington D.C.

At the time of her passing, her family released a statement, which we attach here.

STATEMENT OF THE NDI TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT MISSION TO GUINEA-CONAKRY, MARCH 9-15, 2022

STATEMENT OF THE NDI TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT MISSION

TO GUINEA-CONAKRY, MARCH 9-15, 2022

Conakry, March 15, 2022

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NDI Mourns the Passing of Richard Blum

For Immediate Release

March 1, 2022

Washington, DC – NDI mourns the passing of our dear friend and distinguished Board member, Richard “Dick” Blum, and sends its deepest condolences to his wife Senator Dianne Feinstein and their family.

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Data Protection - North Macedonia

Data Protection - North Macedonia

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