On 7 May 2018, the Canadian House of Commons, Standing Committee on the Status of Women (FEWO) invited the public to submit written briefs for the Committee's study on Barriers Facing Women in Politics. The Committee was particularly interested in: barriers in the candidate recruitment and selection process, male-dominated networks and mentorship opportunties; and barriers in the House of Commons, such as party discipline, gender-biased media treatment and inequity in professional development and support.

Osun State, Nigeria – ​An international pre-election assessment mission arrived in Osun State today to watch the voting process for the state’s gubernatorial elections on September 22, 2018. This is the second mission jointly led by the ​International Republican Institute (IRI) and ​National Democratic Institute (NDI) to evaluate Nigeria’s preparations for the 2019 general elections.

With support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the National Democratic Institute conducted an international mission to Afghanistan to observe the 2014 presidential and provincial council elections. The mission provided an impartial assessment of the 2014 elections and demonstrated the international community’s continued support for advancing the democratic process in Afghanistan.

Harare, Zimbabwe – The joint International Republican Institute and National Democratic Institute Zimbabwe International Election Observer Mission (ZIEOM) expresses deep concern over the reported assaults, detentions and abductions of opposition supporters and leaders in certain regions of Zimbabwe.

We, the International Election Observer Missions present for the 30 July Harmonised Elections in Zimbabwe, while appreciating the generally peaceful and orderly pre-electoral environment and on voting day, express our grave concern about the regrettable outbreaks of post-election violence.

At the outset, we extend our sympathies to the families and loved ones of those affected by these troubling incidents.

While recognising the right to peaceful protest, we condemn vandalism and destruction of property and call on political party supporters to abide by the law.

We denounce the excessive use of force to quell protests and urge the police and army to exercise restraint.

Harare, Zimbabwe - Today, the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) joint election observation mission delegation released its preliminary statement on Zimbabwe’s presidential, parliamentary, and local government elections.  

In partnership with the West Africa Election Observers Network (WAEON), NDI conducted two pre-election assessment missions, which issued statements on February 24, 2017 and September 8, 2017; positioned four long-term analysts in Monrovia and six long-term observers throughout the country for the duration of the electoral process; and deployed a

This statement is offered by an international delegation organized by the National Democratic Institute (NDI). The delegation’s purpose was to accurately and impartially assess electoral preparations in advance of the October presidential election; review the broader political environment; examine factors that could affect the integrity of the electoral process; and offer recommendations that could help advance dialogue and consensus-building toward credible elections and public confidence in the process.

Harare, Zimbabwe – The International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) today announced the members of the Institute’s joint election observation mission to Zimbabwe.

TBILISI – The National Democratic Institute (NDI) announced today that it will conduct an assessment of the electoral and political environment in advance of Georgia's presidential elections, which are scheduled for October. The mission is a demonstration of the international community’s continuing support for democratic processes in Georgia and is intended to help promote public confidence in the electoral process.