DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS RESPOND TO THREAT OF CHINESE GOVERNMENT SANCTIONS
On August 10, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) announced plans to sanction 11 U.S.
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Statement by NDI Chairman Madeleine K. Albright and President Derek Mitchell, on the Passing of John Hume
The global NDI family is saddened by the passing of John Hume - politician, peacemaker, and fearless voice for civil rights and non-violence. We remember John for the indelible mark he left on peace in Northern Ireland, and democracy and human dignity around the world.
Deborah Ullmer Joins NDI as Senior Director for Latin America
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June 16, 2020
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Statement by National Democratic Institute President Derek Mitchell on Maria Ressa and Reynaldo Santos
The verdict by a court in the Philippines to find journalists Maria Ressa and Reynaldo Santos guilty of “cyber libel” is a tragedy for democracy and freedom of the press. This action is sadly the latest in a string of troubling moves by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s government to silence independent journalism and attack the foundations of a free society.
Democracy must not become the silent victim of the Coronavirus pandemic
Democracy must not become the silent victim of the coronavirus pandemic" - That is the message of an exceptional Open Letter signed by NDI Board Chairman Madeleine Albright and NDI President Derek Mitchell along with numerous international leaders. Developed by the Kofi Annan Foundation's Electoral Integrity Initiative, (available in English, French and Spanish), the letter draws attention to the tremendous stresses that the pandemic is placing on elections and democratic systems.
NDI and the Georgetown University Center for Asian Law Release “The Promise of Democratization in Hong Kong”
WASHINGTON - Today, the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and the Georgetown University Center for Asian Law (GCAL) released a report on the “
NDI Names Birgitta Ohlsson New Director For Political Parties
Today, the National Democratic Institute announced former Swedish MP and Minister of European Affairs, Democracy, and Consumer Rights Birgitta Ohlsson as the new director for the Institute’s Political Parties program. “We are thrilled to welcome Birgitta to the NDI team,” said NDI President Derek Mitchell. “She brings a broad range of experience and a unique perspective to our work.
NDI Stresses Good Governance as Antidote to Pandemic
Dear Friends and Partners,
As the world races to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, governments, health workers, business and civil society are working together to safeguard the health and welfare of people everywhere. Our thoughts are with all these brave citizens, and with everyone doing their part individually to address this global challenge.
Women and Youth Will Be Key to Armenia’s Democratic Success
“As a new democracy, Armenia faces a long road ahead,” said Ambassador Derek Mitchell, President of the National Democratic Institute, at the conclusion of a visit to the country. “But it’s clear the country already has at its disposal an abundance of ingredients for success. Chief among these are fresh democratic energy from a new generation of leaders, an increasing number of politically-active women and youth, and the support of the international community of democracies.”
NDI Names New Director for Democratic Governance
WASHINGTON, DC -- The National Democratic Institute is pleased to announce that Kristen Sample has joined the organization as Director for Democratic Governance. Sample brings to the role more than 20 years of international governance experience, in more than 30 countries, with particular focus on Latin America and the Caribbean.
