News from NDI: Working for Democracy in February 2017

Friday, February 24, 2017

From January 30 to February 3, 2017, 138 Liberian women participated in the first phase of "Getting Ready to Lead" (GRTL) - a women's leadership program to train and mentor women with the ambition to be more involved in politics.

Featured Stories

Democracy stories from around the world on NDI.org

Liberian women are getting ready to lead in 2017.

NDI President Ken Wollack testifies before the U.S. Senate: Being true to U.S. values and interests means supporting stability and freedom through democratic assistance.

Eighty six percent of Ukrainians believe that Ukraine should become a fully functioning democracy.

Trainings in Cambodia spark increased civic engagement within communities.

In the midst of change, Latin American political parties consider how to modernize and adjust to new realities.

Women's political participation in Guatemala is strengthened through multi-party forum created by women members of congress.

Staff Insights

From DemocracyWorks, a blog written by NDI staff members

Andi Parhamovich blog series: Empowering women in Nepal.

Three challenges faced by political parties in the 21st century.

Andi Parhamovich blog series: Continuing an interrupted legacy.

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