Gender, Women and Democracy

NDI President Derek Mitchell speaks in Hong Kong on China and "Reinvigorating Democracy in Asia and Beyond"

“Reinvigorating Democracy in Asia and Beyond”

NDI President Derek Mitchell's Remarks at the Hong Kong Foreign Correspondents' Club

November 26, 2019

As Prepared

No Party to Violence Compendium Report: Analyzing Violence Against Women in Political Parties in Côte d'Ivoire, Honduras, Tanzania, and Tunisia

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of men and women party members' perceptions of violence against women in their political parties in Côte d'Ivoire, Honduras, Tanzania, and Tunisia. It represents the first ever systematic analysis of the types, levels, and impact of violence against women in political parties.

No Party To Violence: Analyzing Violence Against Women in Political Parties

Taking the opportunity provided by its 2017 review of political party strengthening, "Reflect, Reform, Re-engage: A Blueprint for 21st Century Parties," NDI has revised its long-standing Win With Women political party assessment tool, including by adding guidance on measuring levels of and dealing with the violence that women members face within their parties.

April 19, 2024

How Citizen Participation is Key to Environmental Sustainability in Lebanon

The participation and empowerment of citizens in all their diversity are the keys to healthy and resilient democracies, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the realm of environmental sustainability. The unique climate-related challenges that face communities around the world require innovative, local solutions that address the needs of those affected, especially the marginalized communities who feel the effects of climate change most acutely.

April 2, 2024

Empowering Women’s Political Participation in Tanzania

“No matter what obstacle you face, you push.” - Honorable Neema Lugangira, Member of Parliament (MP) and Chair of the Women in Politics Parliamentary Group, United Republic of Tanzania

February 6, 2024

Combating Violence Against Women in Politics in North Macedonia

“We have a responsibility to stop violence against women and girls by taking action, not only in words.” - Zaklina Pesevska, Member of Parliament (MP) and President of VMRO-DPMNE’s Union of Women in North Macedonia.

Empower & Lead: A guide on using the media safely and effectively

An open democratic space requires inclusive political processes supported by a free media that operates with integrity. This guide is a compilation of best practices and lessons learned and serves as a resource to help women in politics and women in the media use the media safely and effectively. It is the product of an innovative program partnership between NDI's Gender, Women and Democracy team and the International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF).

January 17, 2024

Advocating for Women’s Political Participation in Ecuador

Over the past few years, Ecuador has gradually been taking steps to achieve gender parity in political processes. To further this effort, NDI has established and provided technical support to the Violet Coalition (Coalición Violeta, CV), a multi-sector coalition to promote increased women’s participation in Ecuadorian politics made up of members representing academia, civil society organizations, media outlets, and the private sector.

November 9, 2023

Women in Tanzania Striding Towards Reform

Last month in Tanzania, representatives from diverse backgrounds, including civil society organizations (CSOs), women and youth groups, faith-based leaders, regional and ward leaders gathered in the town of Bukoba, Kagera for the Women in Politics Forum. The forum, supported by NDI in partnership with a local non-governmental organization, Omuka Hub, comes at a critical time for the conversation around women’s political participation in Tanzania, as the country is currently in an ongoing political and electoral reform process.

September 15, 2023

Women’s Political Leadership: A Founding Focus

Nairobi Forum ‘85 and the 1987 International Caucus of Women Political Leaders: From its earliest days, NDI has contributed to the global dialogue on women's political participation and leadership. The Institute’s engagement in Forum '85 - which presaged the non-governmental track in the UN's conferences on the status of women - helped define NDI’s broad approach to women’s political empowerment.