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This report offers a brief overview of the literature on the defining characteristics of democracy in the 21st century
The Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) supports democratic practices and institutions in developing democracies. Working with partner organisations, it strengthens the institutions of democracy, principally political parties, parliaments and institutions that make up civil society. Westminster Foundation for Democracy is...
This joint declaration, which the UK has endorsed, reaffirms countries’ obligations and commitment to advance the Summit for Democracy themes.
The Award ceremony will take place during National Democracy Week from 2 to 8 July 2018 and the deadline for nominations is 27 May 2018.
At the conference Ambassador Neil Holland said that inclusive, democratic and accountable institutions are the building blocks for secure and prosperous states.
The Equal Rights Coalition (ERC) produced a statement in support of the US Summit of Democracy event on 9 to 10 December 2021.
This 5 year plan sets out how the government will build a democracy that works for everyone.
This collection brings together information and a set of resources to promote democratic engagement and voter registration.
This publication provides the government's response to Sir Eric Pickles' review of electoral fraud.
Members of the Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse gave a statement on women’s and girls’ rights to participate in public life.
Reports on the activities of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) to promote human rights abroad.
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