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The Women Of Iran Are Not Backing Down (1/30/2023) - In a country where the Persian language prioritizes the female in its sentences women are… 
Baluchs In Eastern Iranian Province Defy Protest Crackdown (1/20/2023) - Protesters marched across the streets in Sistan and Baluchestan January 13, as Iran’s Shia clerical… 
China Suspends Social Media Accounts Of Covid Policy Critics (1/12/2023) - China has closed the social media accounts of over 1000 critics of its COVID-19 policies… 
Iranian Athletes Killed, Tortured For Supporting Protests (1/7/2023) - The persecution of athletes for peacefully supporting anti-state protests should be publicly condemned by sports… 
Lawyer Who Defended Opposition Activists Flees Russia (1/7/2023) - Russian lawyer Leonid Krikun, who defended opposition and civil right activists in high-profile cases, has… 
Myanmar’s Ousted Leader Gets 33 Years in Prison (1/3/2023) - After being found guilty of corruption Friday, Suu Kyi was given a seven-year prison term… 
Ukraine Widens Anti-Corruption Raids (2/8/2023) - Ukraine has widened its anti-corruption dragnet as pressure mounts on the country's authorities… 
European Parliament Head Plans Firewalls Against Corruption (1/26/2023) - To stop instances of corruption, the European Parliament is planning to put in… 
Czech Billionaire Fights Fraud Trial Alongside Presidential Contest (1/20/2023) - Czech former PM returned to court...to fight fraud accusations over a 2 million… 
How Vietnam’s Anti-Corruption Fight Keeps Expanding (1/20/2023) - Nguyen Phu Trong, the leader of the Communist Party in Vietnam, has compared… 
Mongolians Clash With Police In Protest Against Inflation And Graft (12/14/2022) - Demonstrators clashed with police while trying to storm parliament after thousands gathered to… 
The First Billionaire To Become UK’s King (9/29/2022) - We expected Charles to get the crown. We didn’t expect him to make… 
Thailand’s Crackdown on Free Speech with Satirical Calendars (3/14/2023) - A Thai man has been jailed for selling satirical calendars allegedly defaming the monarchy, prompting… 
How Modern Military Technology Reduces Probability Of Democratisation (2/4/2023) - The spread of military technologies is an inhibitor to democratic reform. This raises serious questions… 
Russia’s Ruling Party Uses AI To Purge Anti-War Voters (1/20/2023) - Russia’s ruling party is purging its ranks of opponents to the war in Ukraine with… 
Shielded By Russia And China, Myanmar Junta Turn More Brutal (1/3/2023) - The authoritarian excesses of Myanmar's junta, which now include the death penalty, are enabled by… 
Russia Is Europe’s Most Dangerous Country For Journalists (1/3/2023) - 2022 witnessed an increase in violence against journalists, especially in Russia, with many losing their… 
North Korea Teens Executed For Watching K-Drama (12/14/2022) - Two high school students have been put to death by the North Korean government for… The following list of nations, although not exhaustive, is another great way for you to explore world democracy at DC. Click any country for the latest articles!
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towards more democracy in the world
The world democracy movement is being driven forward by the relentless advances of technology that have defined our era. The internet is the modern version of the printing press on steroids. We are living in an era of world democracy protest that rivals the largest political eruptions of people power in history, while at the same time the number of individuals taking part is on an unrivaled historical scale. The time is now to show your support for the democracy movements across the plant. This will be a definitive time in history. Which side are you on?
Georgian Government Faces Backlash Over Proposed “Foreign Agents” Bill (3/14/2023) - Georgian police dispersed peaceful protest against "foreign agents" bill, later withdrawn by ruling party. Civil… 
More Effort Is Needed To Open Election Data Globally (2/8/2023) - In more than 20 countries, voter turnout data is unavailable from official sources or the… How Modern Military Technology Reduces Probability Of Democratisation (2/4/2023) - The spread of military technologies is an inhibitor to democratic reform. This raises serious questions… 
Journalist Imprisonments Reach 30-Year High (12/22/2022) - The number of journalists jailed around the world set yet another record this year, with… 
Electoral Officials All Over The World Face Aggression And Harassment (12/2/2022) - Disinformation and...aggression targeting electoral officials in the information environment is a global problem and threat… A Time Of Unease And Challenge For Democracy (10/16/2022) - With nations across the world increasingly wary of the leadership of the United States, the… 
More Black Women Run For Office, But A Ceiling Remains (3/14/2023) - Significant hurdles await Rep. Barbara Lee as she hits the campaign trial for a senate… 
Number Of Nigerian Women Lawmakers Shrinks By Nearly Half (3/14/2023) - The number of female lawmakers in Nigeria’s parliament will fall by nearly half when legislators… 
What Will It Take To Make Democracy More Representative? (2/8/2023) - Multiple dimensions of identity simultaneously shape pathways to candidacy and representation for all groups seeking… 
US States See Record Diversity In Government Leadership (2/4/2023) - When the gavel came down to start this year’s session of the Michigan legislature, it… The Women Of Iran Are Not Backing Down (1/30/2023) - In a country where the Persian language prioritizes the female in its sentences women are… 
Sierra Leone Law To Keep 30% Posts For Women In Power (1/26/2023) - Sierra Leone has set laws to increase number of women in decision-making in private and… 
Quality Education and Prioritizing Children: Fighting GOP Exploitation (3/14/2023) - The GOP has turned its back on the educational needs of America's youth. We need… 
How Young Voters Can Shake Up Nigeria’s Next Election (2/4/2023) - On February 25 Nigerians will choose a successor to Buhari, whose eight years in power… 
Trump Calls For Election Of Principals By School Parents (2/4/2023) - Former President Donald Trump launched a fired-up culture war... at American classrooms, calling... for certification… 
Why We Need Civics Education (1/30/2023) - Only through recounting their history have Jews been able to preserve their identity. America is… 
ChatGPT Is Changing Education, AI Experts Say (1/30/2023) - Newly-launched AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT is changing the internet landscape. It presents several opportunities, including in… 
Oregon Teen’s Activism Could Lead To Lower Voting Age (1/12/2023) - A 15-year-old’s political activism could result in Oregon legislators considering giving 16- and 17-year-olds the… Join the World Democracy Movement With DC!
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