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It was great to take part at meetings and negotiations during the UNGA. I got to learn about the importance of peace and security, and how the youth could be involved in that field. We also got to deliver policy about human rights and the importance of youth leadership. #politics #foreignpolicy #UNGA78

Recap of the conversation on Data for Governance in relation to democracy, human rights, governance and development in Africa. #democracy #development #africanunion #AfricanvoicesforAfricanPolicy.

“The populists are wrong. People care about democracy and human rights. They want action on climate change and inequality. They support overseas aid, and they want to see more safe, legal routes for refugees. Globally, they think high-income countries need to do much more to support lower-income states, particularly on debt. And there is broad consensus that developing countries should have a greater say in global decision-making.” - Natalie Samarasinghe, our Global Director of Advocacy: https://lnkd.in/eiKQ7bK4 Learn more about the Open Society Barometer and explore its results: https://lnkd.in/e_4Y-zTD

In the spirit of democracy, let’s strive for equality, justice, and progress. Shypfort wishes you a Happy Democracy Day 🇳🇬 #DemocracyDay #shipwithshypfort #nigeria #explorepage

86% of people across the world want to live in a democracy. Yet, people are concerned about democracy’s ability to improve their lives. Our Global Director of Advocacy, Natalie Samarasinghe, shares the results of the Open Society Barometer, our annual global poll, which reflects people’s hopes and concerns around climate change, inequality, democracy, and more. The Open Society Barometer is one of the largest ever studies of global public opinion on human rights and democracy across 30 countries—representing over 5.5 billion people worldwide. Explore the results on our website at https://lnkd.in/e_4Y-zTD #OpenSociety #OpenSocietyBarometer #HumanRights #Democracy #UNGA #SDGs

In the course of our TRIC project, we asked people about their social concerns. The top 5 issues people are concerned about are: 》Climate change 》Democratic rights 》Education 》Healthcare 》Mental health #tric #socialinnovation

Check out this week's article: 🔊 'Empowering democracy: the role of social accountability in transparent governance.' Discover how accountability boosts citizen engagement and strengthens democratic processes. Let's explore accountability mechanisms and how it enhances citizen engagement, promote transparency, and ultimately strengthen democratic processes. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dP89a7Wc Website: https://lnkd.in/dfN_Ma5F #Democracy #Transparency #Accountability #SocialAccountability #TransparentGovernance

Two weeks left to submit your cases for Thinking and Working Politically (TWP) Case Competition! Winners will get free promotion of cases through webinar/distribution of polished cases. Looking for any and all cases that are thinking and working politically. Don't know what that is? Check out the FAQ!

International Democracy Day 2023 is about empowering the next generation. It highlights the vital role young voices play in shaping a democratic future. But FRA’s Fundamental Rights Survey found young Europeans less engaged in democratic processes. It’s time to recommit to the promotion and protection of democracy, and ensure the voices of young people are encouraged & heard. For more survey results, see: https://europa.eu/!mG98qh #internationaldemocracyday #democracyday #EURightsAgency #EURightsSurvey #democracy

📣 ANNOUNCEMENT: The Carter Center and DT Institute are partnering to provide rapid response grants to human rights defenders confronting unprecedented challenges to democracy and fundamental freedoms. The new ACCELERATE funding mechanism will provide financial and technical support for human rights defenders. Please see full announcement and RFP to apply below: #humanrightsdefenders #DTInstitutegrantees #WeAreDTInstitute