Encouraging Local Government Transparency in Monte…
In Montenegro, municipal government administrations struggled to make their decision-making processes transparent, leaving citizens with unanswered questions about how decisions…
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In a Region in Crisis, Women Leaders are a Stabili…
South American countries are facing crises on multiple fronts. Ecuador is experiencing spiraling insecurity, there is political paralysis in Bolivia…
IRI Empowers Tomorrow’s Caribbean Youth Leaders…
Given the prevalence of youth candidates and staff engaged in the upcoming Dominican Republic elections, it is probable that some…
Pioneering Partnership for Change: Collaborative E…
As Ghana prepares for the upcoming 2024 general election, the importance of ensuring a free and fair democratic process has…
Five Bulgarian Municipalities Sign Anti-Corruption…
Sofia, Bulgaria – Five Bulgarian municipalities signed the “Municipal Pact for Anti-Corruption” demonstrating their commitment to continuing to fight corruption…
Empowering Young Leaders and Activists Close to th…
On November 11, 2022, the Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully regained control of the right bank of the Kherson region,…
Echoes of Vertières: How Haiti’s Past Inspires Tod…
Every November 18, Haiti commemorates the Battle of Vertières, a pivotal conflict that ended over a century of French colonial…
Integrating Women’s Voices into Local Politics in …
This article is part of a series highlighting the work of five inspiring and capacity-building initiatives the young civil activists…
Working with Local Partners to Build Peace in the …
IRI relies on its many local partners to advance democracy around the world. Working with individuals on a local level…
Gambia Participates
Advancing democracy worldwide requires the International Republican Institute (IRI) to work with local partners in countries all across the globe.…
Engaging Women and Youth in Peru
For a democracy to succeed, all voices must be heard. Participation in the political process cannot just be on a…