The proportion of women parliamentarians worldwide reached more than 25 per cent last year– a historic first but still far from gender parity.
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Podcast: Anne Applebaum On Why Democracy Is Not Inevitable
Journalist, author, and historian Anne Applebaum says that democracy is not like running water — something that we know will always be there.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Study: Nature’s Power To Awe Might Reduce Political Polarization
According to new findings in psychology, by using nature’s scenes to induce a sense of awe we can reduce political polarization.
Study: Human Rights Laws Are Best Way To Protect The Amazon
The Amazon is the world’s most important ecosystem. Among the different strategies adopted to save it human rights laws are crucial.
VIDEO: How Ballot Papers Have Evolved Over Time
This virtual exhibition of ballot papers shows how ballot designs reflect and change with historical context.