Haiti is once again nearing a new constitution. The ongoing constitutional reform drive, which began in 2020, lacks universal support.
Democracy News Headlines
This Democracy News Headlines archive has all our headline articles about the United States and around the world. This is the most well stocked DC category by far with the best coverage of the struggle for democracy but check out World Democracy and our American democracy page for more in-depth information or just visit Democracy in Culture archive for some light news.
South Asia’s Women’s Rights Activists Should Be Heard
As 2020 came to an end, protestors across South Asia, demanded redress of systemic sexual harassment against women and children.
Report: The Global Decline In Democracy Has Accelerated
The annual gap between losses and gains increased in 2020, and less than a quarter of the world’s population now live in free countries.
Bangladesh’s Digital Security Act is Muzzling Free Speech
Following the death of a writer in a high-security prison on February 25, protesters took to the streets of Bangladesh’s capital.
Most Killings of Human Rights Defenders Don’t Make the News
The UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders’ report predicts little improvement in the safety of human rights defenders.
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.