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May
08
2023
Press Release
Electoral reforms needed worldwide to protect elections from future emergencies, researchers urge
STOCKHOLM, May 8 – Electoral reforms should be undertaken worldwide to learn the lessons from holding elections during the pandemic and prepare for future emergency situations, leading researchers...
Jul
28
2022
Press Release
International IDEA condemns Myanmar executions of political prisoners – and calls for action to restore Myanmar people’s right to freedom and dignity
International IDEA condemns in the strongest possible terms the extra-legal executions of four democracy defenders in Myanmar, which mark yet another shocking escalation of the violence perpetrated...
Feb
01
2022
Press Release
One year on, Myanmar’s military coup must not be forgotten
On 1 February last year, the Myanmar military abruptly took control of the central state institutions and arrested the elected President, many senior officials and political leaders.
Dec
06
2021
Press Release
Democracies must join forces to counter growing authoritarianism, 29 governments say
Member States of International IDEA commit to strengthen democratic governance in a statement for the Summit for Democracy hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden STOCKHOLM—Democracies must join forces...
Nov
11
2020
Press Release
The Government of Sudan and International IDEA sign a Memorandum of Understanding
  The government of the Republic of Sudan and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) have signed a memorandum of understanding that...
Nov
02
2020
Press Release
Letter from International IDEA to Myanmar Election Commission
The Secretary-General of International IDEA, Dr Kevin Casa-Zamora sent this letter dated 16 October 2020 to H.E. U Hla Thein, Chairman of Union Election Commission of Myanmar on the mVoter2020...
Jul
15
2020
Press Release
New report on COVID-19 and Democracy calls for urgent measures by governments and civil society
The COVID-19 pandemic poses an unprecedented challenge to democracies. A new report identifies initiatives that governments and civil society need to take to rise to this challenge. STOCKHOLM—...
Jul
07
2020
Press Release
New Global Monitor tracks impact of COVID-19 on democracy and human rights
The new online platform, developed by International IDEA and supported by the EU, will track the impact of the pandemic on democracy and human rights around the world. View this press release in...
Jun
25
2020
Press Release
COVID-19 crisis threatens democracy, leading world figures warn
More than 500 political, civil leaders, Nobel Laureates and pro-democracy institutions have signed an open letter to defend democracy, warning that the freedoms we cherish are under threat from...
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