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European Democracy Youth Network Opens Headquarters; Seeks Partners Committed to Supporting Young People Who Are Committed to Safeguarding Democracy

Two and half years after the European Democracy Youth Network (EDYN) was launched with support from the U.S. Agency of International Development, the network is opening its office headquarters in Bratislava, Slovakia.

5G and the Future Internet: Implications for Developing Democracies and Human Rights

5G adoption is happening around the world, even in places with low internet penetration.

Kosovo's Vibrant Democracy: Closing the deficit in women's full participation

The February 2021 snap parliamentary elections marked the beginning of a new chapter for Kosovo. For the first time since Kosovo's independence in 2008, a single political party has a majority in the Assembly. It also elected a female president for the second time and a record 43 women representatives to the 120 seat National Assembly.

No women, no change: Mighty Merkel, multitasking mothers and managers of medical miracles.

By Birgitta Ohlsson,

Director Political Parties,

National Democratic Institute (NDI)

DISICON - Information Integrity Conference 2021

With the highest internet access in the western Balkans, Kosovo faces vast threats to its information integrity. NDI’s global mission in supporting and strengthening democratic institutions recognizes this growing threat to democratic institutions and political and social fabrics globally. While the internet has empowered billions with access to knowledge, it has also empowered those seeking to undermine democracy.