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WASHINGTON - On Tuesday, National Democratic Institute (NDI) Chairman Madeleine Albright presented Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi with NDI’s 2020 Democracy Award. Under the banner “Changing the Face of Good Trouble,” the virtual event also honored the legacy of Congressman John Lewis, who served on NDI’s advisory board committee.
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December 4, 2020
Joint Statement by IRI and NDI on Upcoming Elections in Ghana
Washington, DC – The National Democratic Institute (NDI) and the International Republican Institute (IRI) issued the following statement ahead of Ghana’s general elections, scheduled to take place on Monday, December 7, 2020:
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) is aware that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China has again targeted NDI and the National Endowment for Democracy, announcing sanctions against NDI Asia-Pacific Regional Director Manpreet Singh Anand, as well as two former NDI employees.
On November 10, 2020, NDI launched the International Working Group (IWG) for Supporting the Advancement of Gender Equality (SAGE) in Nigeria. Leveraging its global experience supporting women’s political participation, and more than 20 years’ presence in Nigeria, NDI began the SAGE project in the summer of 2020.
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NDI Report: Allegations of Irregularities, Intimidation and Abuses Detract from Legal and Administrative Improvements for Georgia’s Parliamentary Elections
November 2, 2020
Moldova Election Watch: Efforts Needed to Ensure Full and Informed Participation and Promote Fairness
October 14, 2020
TBILISI – Poll results released today by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and CRRC Georgia show that Georgians remain committed to voting on election day (88 percent), but largely undecided (59 percent) ahead of parliamentary elections on October 31. They remain focused on economic issues, and open to persuasion based on party policy platforms.
September 10, 2020
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On Wednesday, September 16 at 9 am, the National Democratic Institute will host Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) for a keynote address on “Democracy, Technology and China: U.S. Strategy for Innovation in the 21st Century.” NDI President Derek Mitchell will moderate this online event, which will feature opening remarks from NDI Chairman Madeleine Albright.
Hello, I'm Derek Mitchell, president of the National Democratic Institute, NDI.
I’m honored to address the Kalinowski Forum at a pivotal moment for the future of Belarus. I’d like to thank the Lithuanian parliament, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other partners for organizing this incredibly timely event.
I’m recording this message several days before you’ll see it. Much may have changed in Belarus between now and then. Events on the ground are moving quickly.
NDI condemns the recent non-democratic elections, intimidation and repression of candidates, election observers, and independent media, and the continuing violence against peaceful protesters in Belarus. We stand with the Belarusian people in their demand for free association, free assembly, free speech, and free elections. Belarus best protects its sovereignty and independence by allowing its citizens to exercise their democratic rights. NDI joins the U.S.
