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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 pack is designed to help you plan, run and evaluate your event for National Democracy Week.
This report offers a brief overview of the literature on the defining characteristics of democracy in the 21st century
This joint declaration, which the UK has endorsed, reaffirms countries’ obligations and commitment to advance the Summit for Democracy themes.
Petitioning the government, government statistics, immigration status checks, national emergencies and terrorism
Trialling the involvement of citizens in decision-making at local government level through innovative models of deliberative democracy.
This collection brings together information and a set of resources to promote democratic engagement and voter registration.
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.
The protocol has been agreed with police to enhance the safety of elected representatives and protect the UK’s democratic process from disruption.
£31 million of new funding to protect democratic processes and enhance security measures for elected representatives.
Ambassador Holland calls on Russia and Belarus to live up to their OSCE commitments and reiterates UK support for the Office of Democratic Institutions and Human Rights.
Information for local authorities on how to submit an Expression of Interest (EoI) to take part in the Innovation in Democracy Programme.
The democratic engagement programme is part of the government's strategy to increase levels of voter registration and engagement.
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.
A summary of activity in 2021 by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and its diplomatic network to defend human rights and promote democracy worldwide.
A written compendium of the UK's commitments to the Summit for Democracy.
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