There has been an increase of donations into arts-based programs in conflict zones and programs for persons whose lives have been disrupted by violence.
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VIDEO: Migration is Both Natural and Magical to This Artist
When I was discovering art for the first time, I felt like there was a door that opened in my family’s ancestry, and I could be the first person to tell our story without the fear of censorship.
Freedom House: Democracy Scores Decline in Many Countries
This is the second-biggest decline in the annual report’s 22-year history
Fixing Political Party Funding For Transparency and Accountability
Discretionary power over use of funds by political parties must be exercised justly, fairy, honestly, and, above all, rationally in order to build viable and democratic institutions.
Why Entertainment TV Viewers Are More Likely to Vote For Populists
People exposed to entertainment tv are more likely to vote for populist politicians according to study
One Third of All Imprisoned Journalists Are in Turkey
Amnesty International has called on the Turkish government to stop its crackdown on the media
The State of Peacebuilding With Elections in Africa
In Africa, the holding of regular elections has in most cases failed to translate to democracy and peacebuilding. For instance since 2000 Zimbabweans have experienced five national elections.
National Artwork: Around the Roundel
Any country with an air force has roundels, even those who don’t own planes, and from a design and political perspective they’re fun. This study covers the most interesting examples.
How Space Weather Can Alter Electronic Voting Machines
One more problem with voting machines you probably hadn’t put your finger on before
Even in Developing Nations, Election Polling is Still King
Polling data can be utilized not just in the US but globally to predict election outcomes