The UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders’ report predicts little improvement in the safety of human rights defenders.
International Democracy articles
Here you can find all our articles on international democracy (as in outside the United States). The progress of world democracy, pro-democracy protest movements, and the struggle of political dissidents will be covered here. There will be no question over whether democracy is for everyone! You should also check out our main section on World Democracy with links to our broader website.
Prominent Russian Rights Organization Dissolves Amid Crackdown
Individuals and unregistered civic movements in politics and receiving foreign funding can now be labeled “foreign agents” in Russia, new law.
Belarus Journalist Katsiaryna Barysevich Sentenced To 6 Months In Jail
Belarusian journalist Katsiaryna Barysevich has been jailed to six months and a fine over her coverage of protests in the country
India Fake News Problem Fueled By Digital Illiteracy
For more than 90% of India’s population, digital literacy is almost non-existent. This situation is fuelling the fake news problem in India.
Political Finance Reform As Tool To Promote Gender Inclusive Democracy
The lack of access to sufficient funding from their parties and external networks is a major obstacle to women participation in politics.
Worrying Rise in Online Violent Threats Against Women Journalists
Violence against women and girls is one of the most prevalent human rights violations but for female journalists the odds are much worse.
Thai Marchers Link Their Democracy Cause to Myanmar Protests
A new faction of Thai protestors is linking their cause to what is happening in Myanmar where protestors want the end of the coup regime.
French Citizens’ Convention ‘Direct Democracy’ Designed to Fail
The “gilets jaunes”, like Brexiteers and Trump supporters, are pushing for direct democracy which they argue should be eased by tech.
New Guide for Curbing Global Corruption and Dirty Money
A new Center for American Progress report offers an all-out road map for how democracies can tackle the problem of kleptocracy.
Why Using Voter ID in British Elections Will Harm Democracy
The British Government has been warned that the newly proposed ID laws disproportionately affect people from poorer communities.