Tunisia’s Election is a Wake-Up Call
“Tunisia’s parliamentary election on Dec. 17 — the first since President Kais Saied’s power grab that reversed the course of…
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Will the IMF Deal Break or Make Tunisia’s Leadersh...
“Tunisia’s leaders trumpeted the news of a recent staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a $1.9 billion rescue package…
IRI Supports the LGBTQI+ Community Worldwide...
Pride Month provides a unique opportunity to recognize the advancement of LGBTQI+ inclusion and rights in democracies around the world,…
Despite a Woman at the Top, Bangladesh’s Politics ...
In the 30 years since Bangladesh transitioned back to democracy in 1991, a female prime minister has led the country…
Civil Society in Jordan: How MERCI Supports CSO Su...
Civil society plays a pivotal role in democracies by serving as a liaison between citizens and their government, advocating for…
Every Day is International Youth Day When You’re P...
Though International Youth Day comes but once a year—Thursday, August 12, in 2021—young people are working 365 days a year…
IRI Organizes Gatherings as the World Begins to Op...
Although nightlife, hugging, and even seeing grandparents dried up during pandemic lockdowns, democracy, of course, never went away. Though for…
Unresponsive Politics Leads to Renewed Protests in...
A decade after the revolution, Tunisian youth are once again turning to the streets to demand solutions after losing faith…
How can the MENA Region Boost its GDP? Empower Wom...
The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affects women. That’s why women’s economic empowerment (WEE), especially in the Middle…
“The House of Mejaz el Bab,” a Step Toward Youth I...
Civil society plays a pivotal role in democracies by serving as a liaison between citizens and their government. It advocates…
Celebrating the Stories of the House Democracy Par...
One is a staff member of Colombia’s House of Representatives, working to promote citizens access to information. Another served as a member of North Macedonia’s National Assembly for two terms and is particularly…
Corruption = Uprisings
Last month, Transparency International released its 26th annual Corruption Perceptions Index – the leading indicator of public sector corruption across…