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🌟 Exciting Announcement from USAID! 🌟 On July 19, 2024, Administrator Samantha Power launched the Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance Policy. This new policy is a significant step forward in promoting and protecting democracy worldwide. 🌍 Administrator Power highlighted the incredible dedication of individuals and organizations committed to advancing democracy. She emphasized that democracy is not in decline but under attack and needs liberation. This policy modernizes USAID’s approach to supporting frontline democracy defenders, bolstering democratic institutions, and fighting corruption. Key points from her speech: Technology & Democracy: Addressing the use of AI and spyware by autocrats, promoting transparency, and empowering citizens to guard against digital manipulation. Fighting Corruption: Connecting anti-corruption efforts with free and fair elections, targeting systemic corruption, and exposing enablers like lawyers and bankers. Political Culture: Strengthening democratic norms, fostering civic engagement, and supporting initiatives that promote informed, factual discourse. Administrator Power's inspiring words remind us that democracy’s progress relies on collective efforts across all sectors. Whether supporting smallholder farmers or protecting the environment, every action contributes to a stronger democratic fabric. 👉 Watch her full remarks here: https://lnkd.in/entsFs-9 #Democracy #HumanRights #Governance #USAID #SamanthaPower #PolicyLaunch #GlobalDevelopment #PopeInternational

Very pleased to see that conclusions refer are inspired by pre-conference event on #hatespeech and #violence against #elected representatives. Watch this space for more action & follow up on this issue. « Inspired by the pre-conference event on hate speech and threats of violence against elected representatives, and the Parliamentary Assembly's initiative #NotInMyParliament, we agree that it is a priority for us all to combat this scourge, which is a deterrent for many to participate in public life We need to show the lead in a concerted effort, involving all stakeholders including political parties, law enforcement agencies and the media, especially social media. The Parliamentary Assembly's new Charter of European political parties for a non-racist and inclusive society is another tool for us as boliticians. » Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe #parliamentarydiplomacy #parliamentarycooperation

OGP is where governments can unite against kleptocracy! Learn how to elevate the commitment to transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement in a new publication created in partnership with The National Democratic Institute below. 👇 https://lnkd.in/egQ6GSx4

Excited to see Irfan Nooruddin and my article "States living in glasshouses...: Why fighting domestic insurgency changes how countries vote in the UN Human Rights Council" in Conflict Management and Peace Science. We argue that states are more likely to vote against or abstain from resolutions that target individual countries if they are dealing with insurgencies. Link to article: https://lnkd.in/d32nPnYY Here's the abstract for the article: How do conflicts within a country's borders affect its behavior beyond them? We argue that fighting insurgencies at home shapes a country's human rights posture at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC). States often suppress insurgencies using methods that violate their international human rights commitments. They are therefore hesitant to condemn other countries’ alleged violations for fear of reciprocal condemnation of their own actions. This is especially true in countries with greater media freedom where the media is more likely to hold the state accountable for human rights violations, and to highlight its apparent hypocrisy internationally. Such states, we argue, are more likely to vote against or abstain from resolutions that target individual states for human rights transgressions. We test this claim with a global statistical analysis of country voting patterns at the UNHRC from 1973 to 2017. Our results yield new insights into the determinants of countries’ voting behavior in multilateral human rights fora.

Democracy is under pressure worldwide. 🌍 That’s why we endorse an international call for a United Nations Special Rapporteur on Democracy #UNRoD who will investigate challenges and best practices. Ahead of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10, 2023 #UDHR75, we emphasize that a democratic society offers the best conditions for guaranteeing human rights for all. ✊ 📢 Now is the time for the #UN to do more to strengthen human rights and democracy. A special rapporteur appointed by the Human Rights Council will help serve this purpose. Take action and co-sign the statement! Read and endorse the statement here: https://lnkd.in/e6WcGrRJ List of endorsements thus far: https://lnkd.in/eeW7gvES #HumanRightsDay #globaldev #democracy #humanrights #DemocracyRapporteur #GlobalDemocracy Democracy Without Borders

Ursula von der Leyen's POLITICAL GUIDELINES FOR THE NEXT EUROPEAN COMMISSION 2024−2029 commit to propose a new #GenderEquality Strategy for post-2025 with a focus on #GBV, equality in #politics, #labourmarket and across EU institutions. Also, the post of Commissioner for Equality will continue, with a plan for an updated strategy on #LGBTIQ equality and developing a new #antiracism strategy for post-2025. This is the political framework for continuing #inclusive #genderequality agenda in #research and #innovation too!

🗞Yesterday, The Good Lobby, alongside Civil Society Europe (CSE) , European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), and Transparency International EU, convened a press conference to address the EU's 'Defence of Democracy Package.' 🇪🇺 Our comprehensive response to the proposed #DefenceOfDemocracy encompasses: 🔸 Legal Framework Scrutiny: Raising questions on legitimacy and unintended barriers. Let's ensure our laws align with EU values. 🔸 Global Democracy Impact: Mindful of global repercussions, our legislation should strengthen civil society globally. 🔸 Proposed Solution: Advocate for an 'Interest Representatives Act'—fostering transparency, accountability, and fairness. 🔎For further details, check out our joint press release here:https://bit.ly/47xSL98 #DemocracyInAction #democracymatters Felix Sames

📣 Less then two weeks to go! 📣 Join our upcoming webinar “Stop discrimination in EU funds: the role of fundamental rights bodies” 📅 8 November from 14.00 to 16.30 CET The webinar is part of a series of events addressing discrimination in EU funds. Drawing upon examples from Central-, Eastern- European and Mediterranean countries, the first webinar (27 September 2023) showed how EU funds contribute to the violation of the rights of Roma, persons with disabilities and migrant background. In this next webinar, the aim is to discuss the role of fundamental rights bodies in assessing human rights violations in EU funds. Among others, representatives of the European Ombudsman Office, the Fundamental Rights Agency and the European Network of Equal Rights Bodies (EQUINET) will show their work on EU funds. Examples of the involvement of fundamental rights bodies in human rights violations cases in EU funds at national level (PL, RO) will be presented, and participants will have the opportunity to share their views and experiences during a facilitated discussion. ↪ You can find the draft agenda here: https://lnkd.in/eHTAVFAT ↪ Register here: https://lnkd.in/emkDQnCP

What is the role of fundamental rights bodies in assessing human rights violations in EU funds? ⬇ Join our upcoming webinar