Working for Democracy in November 2017

Monday, November 27, 2017
News from the National Democratic Institute
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Featured Stories

Democracy stories from around the world on NDI.org

16 days of activism against gender-based violence 

"Demands for freedom and accountability did not end with the Arab Spring," says NDI's Les Campbell to Congress

NDI supports African Union efforts to enhance youth participation in electoral processes 

In advance of the Honduran elections, groups collaborate to launch the Vote for Equality campaign 

NDI launches the Women Mayors' Network, bringing together women who #LeadDifferently

Staff Insights

From DemocracyWorks, a blog written by NDI staff members

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The Vice President of Liberal International discusses combating violence against women in politics alongside NDI

New international standards are needed to protect the open internet 

Life after city hall: Running a shelter, building a network 

NDI in the News

Check out what people are saying about NDI

The Economist | How Robert Mugabe held on to power for so long 

NYTimes | Liberia's Presidential Runoff Is Delayed

Politico | Cardin: Russia's election meddling is an 'act of war' 

Reuters | Fight for grassroots democracy in Cambodia sidelines U.S. 

TechCruch | Fighting fake news online wins these three projects accolades

TIME | Cambodia's Top Court Has Dismantled the Opposition Party, Sounding a "Death Knell" for Democracy 

U.S. News | Strongman Worries in Southeast Asia 

Washington Post | The White House's much-needed rebuke to a country smothering democracy 

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