In launching its global Write for Rights campaign, Amnesty International brings a spotlight on brave women harassed and jailed for their human rights work.
Worldwide articles on Democracy Chronicles
View news about the struggle for better democracy on a worldwide level including everything from the United Nations to international charities. Also see our World Democracy section!
Three Things To Do On Democracy For The Information Age
Anthony Zacharzewski presents for Democratic Society “Three things to do on democracy for the information age” starting with acknowledgment of human nature.
Should the African Union Takeover UN Peacekeeping in Africa?
Three African countries in United Nations’ Security Council have draft a resolution that could shift peacekeeping responsibilities to the AU.
The Problem With Russia’s Candidate for Interpol President
Interpol shouldn’t elect Russia’s candidate President as he lacks honesty, integrity and impartiality required for this position of international trust.
An Innovative Data Visualization Tool for World Democracy Tracking
The highly innovative Swedish democracy technology nonprofit V-Dem Institute has finished building four new data visualization tools to the delight of the democracy community.
Film: ‘A Private War’ Underscores the Risks Journalists Take
Matthew Heineman in filming award-winning documentaries such as Cartel Land, throws a light on the atrocities of the Islamic State group in City of Ghosts.
VIDEO: Discussion on Importance of Taxes in Nation Building
Taxation is wrongly viewed by many as an unlikely place to encounter big societal questions about democracy, equity or good governance. It is the opposite.
The Diamond Industry Is Failing To Clean Up Its Act
The diamond industry must deliver on its promise that consumers can trust the diamonds they purchase are sourced, traded, and processed responsibly.
Year-Long Global Initiative to Reimagine Democracy Releases Report
Report includes insights gleaned from almost 100 interviews, 54 essays and 26 ‘democracy dialogues’ from across the world to discuss the state of democracy.
VIDEO: Strategies for Keeping Voters Informed in Emerging Economies
The Blavatnik School of Government, on November 2, 2018, held an event with a panel of experts who discussed the insides and outs of “Informing Citizens”.