1/2🌎Can citizen deliberation strengthen #climate governance in the #GlobalSouth? Our new report draws on 3 climate assemblies in #Brazil 's Amazon region, showing how citizens can co-develop local #climatepolicy & shape access to climate finance. 🔗 doi.org/10.31752/ide...

Democracy’s value cannot be measured only at the ballot box, it must also be felt in people’s lives. Read the @projectsyndicate.bsky.social op-ed by Aminata Touré, Member of @clubdemadrid.bsky.social, and International IDEA's @kevincasasz.bsky.social ⬇️ www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/d...

Yesterday we presented the #GSoD2025: #DemocracyOnTheMove Report at the @europarl.europa.eu Library, hosted by MEP Krzysztof Śmiszek (S&D). 👉 bit.ly/gsod2025

International IDEA expresses deep concern over recent #elections in #Cameroon, #CôtedIvoire & #Tanzania that have raised serious questions about electoral integrity, human rights and regional stability. ⬇️ www.idea.int/news/african...

Through the #DemocracyTracker, we monitor how emerging forms of participation are transforming civic resilience worldwide. Follow the thread to discover September 2025’s standout youth & Gen Z movements calling for better governance, transparency, and access to public services. #DemocracyInsights

🌍 #COP30 kicks off today in #Brazil and focuses on how to turn climate pledges into concrete action. @internationalidea.bsky.social is on the ground with a clear message: #Democracy is an essential part of the #ClimateCrisis response! Read more about our events ⬇️ www.idea.int/events/inter...

🎙️ ¡Nuevo podcast disponible! Nos emociona anunciar el lanzamiento de Video Podcast #DemocraciaHoy, un espacio para explorar ideas innovadoras, historias inspiradoras y análisis sobre la democracia en América Latina y el Caribe. ➡️ bit.ly/480gbGH #IDEA30Años

As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen democratic resilience and institutional preparedness for #Ukraine’s post-war elections, a series of consultative visits were conducted to #France and #Belgium in October 2025. Read more ⬇️ #ProtectElections www.idea.int/news/ukraine...

Thrilled to be among the authors of a new report about climate change and litigation: "Let the courts decide?" It's timely with COP30 in Brazil and backsliding by governments and others on climate pledges www.idea.int/publications... thanks to @internationalidea.bsky.social @cop30brazil.bsky.social

Migration is transforming not just societies, but the way democracy works. The #GSoD2025 Report breaks down global trends linking migration & political participation, with practical takeaways for policymakers and democracy practitioners. Read here 👉 bit.ly/gsod2025

#ReimaginingDemocracy - On the sidelines of the #ICSW2024 in Bangkok, @internationalidea.bsky.social hosted representatives from across #Asia and #Africa, to discuss the tactics wielded by would-be backsliders, and strategies for resistance and resilience. Read more ⬇️ www.idea.int/news/reimagi...

Today at the #CoE_WFD, @internationalidea.bsky.social's Secretary-General @kevincasasz.bsky.social talked about the future of citizen participation and explored ways to rebuild engagement and trust, and help revive democracy.

During #ICSW2025, @internationalidea.bsky.social hosted a discussion that explored how climate litigation and civil society are increasingly intertwined in advancing accountability, inclusion and rights protection within democratic frameworks. www.idea.int/news/climate...

Thirty years ago, the 1995 Copenhagen Declaration affirmed democracy as a cornerstone of people-centered social development. In 2025, as the world prepares for the #WorldSocialSummit in Doha, that vision is being revived with new urgency. Read more ⬇️ www.idea.int/news/copenha...

🗞️ In our new #constitution building #newsletter: ✍️ Expert analyses on #Brazil, #Chad and #Madagascar 🌍 Constitutional #news from around the world 📚 New @internationalidea.bsky.social publications on #civicspace and #prosecutionservices 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/47DTd6X 👉 Subscribe: bit.ly/3IguwEy

What Future for Citizen Participation? On 5 November, join @internationalidea.bsky.social's Secretary-General @kevincasasz.bsky.social at the #CoE_WFD to explore how to rebuild engagement and trust, and help revive democracy. Read more ➡️ www.coe.int/en/web/world...

Every month, the #DemocracyTracker follows key global shifts in democracy and human rights. Follow the thread to discover September 2025’s standout events. These insights help anticipate challenges, guide research, and inform advocacy. 🌍 #DemocracyInsights

A trend line isn’t a verdict. New #DemocracyNotes blog post: use lines, but add context, actors and longer horizons before judging democracy’s direction. 🔗 Read now: bit.ly/3KOJ27T

On the margins of #UNGA80, @internationalidea.bsky.social and partners from the Global North and Global South convened a high-level roundtable at the @FordFoundation: “Support for Democracy in a New Geopolitical Context.” Read the full event summary ⬇️ www.idea.int/news/support...

Asia & the Pacific (Jan–Jun 2025): #DemocracyTracker highlights developments across Rights, Rule of Law, Representation, Participation. Most impacted: Civil Liberties, Access to Justice, Political Equality. Tagged: 12 To Watch • 6 Elections • 0 Red-flagged. 🔗 Explore more: bit.ly/gsodap

On the sidelines of the International Civil Society Week in Bangkok, Thailand, @internationalidea.bsky.social will host a mini-workshop entitled “Reimagining Democracy in #Asia: Addressing the Threat of Backsliding”, on 3 November 2025. #ICSW2025 www.idea.int/events/reima...

🌍 #DemocracyMatters. At @internationalidea.bsky.social , we track political developments in 173 countries with 29 key indicators through our #DemocracyTracker. Get clear, impartial insights on the latest trends shaping democracy. 🔗 Explore last month’s highlights: bit.ly/DemTrac

Let the Courts Decide? On 1 November, @internationalidea.bsky.social will launch its report on the potential and limitations of climate litigation from a democracy perspective as part of #ICSW2025, in Bangkok, Thailand. ⬇️ www.idea.int/events/repor...

#Europe (Jan–Jun 2025). #DemocracyTracker highlights developments across Rights, Rule of Law, Representation, Participation. Most impacted: Political Equality, Civil Liberties, Predictable Enforcement. Tagged: 14 To Watch • 8 Elections • 0 Red-flagged. Explore → bit.ly/gsodeurope

Digital spaces have become key arenas for citizens to receive and share information, turning social media platforms into primary sources of political communications. Lessons on #AI from Francophone and Lusophone #Africa to the world ⬇️ www.idea.int/news/lessons...

#IDEAsurvey25 - Help shape the future of International IDEA's digital resources! Your opinion is vital to our work in democracy. 🌐 Website and Logo: www.surveymonkey.com/r/iideawl25-br 📚 Publications: www.surveymonkey.com/r/iideapub25... 📊 Databases and Tools: www.surveymonkey.com/r/iideadt25-br

How can democracies reverse backsliding? Today International IDEA and the Polish Embassy in Sweden co-hosted an event, featuring Poland’s Minister of Justice, Hon. Waldemar Żurek, senior officials from Sweden and Poland who shared lessons and strategies for protecting democratic institutions.

The America Regional Profile by #DemocracyTracker presents data from the Jan–Jun 2025. Most impacted factors of democracy: Predictable Enforcement, Political Equality, Civil Liberties. Explore → https:/bit.ly/gsodamericas

Today in #Chișinău, EU institutions, Member States, and Eastern European partners gathered to explore how digitalization is reshaping elections. The event continued the dialogue held earlier in #Tirana on safeguarding integrity, transparency & trust in an increasingly digitalized environment.

Over two days, representatives of electoral management bodies, regional electoral networks & government institutions from more than 15 countries discussed experiences and ways forward for @internationalidea.bsky.social's Integrated Framework for #ProtectingElections. ⬇️ www.idea.int/news/towards...

🌍 What can Bangladesh learn from global experiences in constitution-making? ✍ Following the signing of the July Charter on political reforms, Sumit Bisarya of @internationalidea.bsky.social will deliver a Distinguished Law Lecture at the University of Dhaka. #Bangladesh #Constitution #Democracy

External voting widens access, yet turnout often stays low. What makes the difference? Easy registration, voting methods that fit real needs, clear information. Read more in the #GSoD2025 report→ bit.ly/gsod2025

🌍 Between 15-17 Oct, @internationalidea.bsky.social & BIRN Albania hosted “The Future of Democracy in the Western Balkans” foresight workshop in Albania, marking our renewed focus on the region. We explored possible scenarios for #democracy through 2040 and the key factors that may shape its future.

The Africa & Western Asia Regional Profile by #DemocracyTracker presents data from the Jan–Jun 2025. Most impacted factors of democracy: Personal Integrity & Security, Civil Liberties, Political Equality. Explore → bit.ly/gsodawa

🌍 The Annual Review of Constitution-Building 2024 reveals global setbacks for democracy and the rule of law. ⚖️ Yet signs of resilience and innovation offer hope for reform. Read the full report here ⬇️ doi.org/10.31752/ide... #ConstitutionBuilding #Democracy #RuleOfLaw

Promoting Democracy in a Time of Troubles - @AIIANational is hosting a presentation by @internationalidea.bsky.social's Dr Therese Pearce Laanela on electoral assistance, emerging opportunities and potential pitfalls. aiiaact.glueup.com/event/promot...

To mark #IDEA30years and the 70th Anniversary of the Asia-Africa Conference, this workshop will convene key representatives from #Asia & #Africa to explore innovative strategies for enhancing the cost-efficiency and effectiveness of elections. Read more ⬇️ www.idea.int/events/inter...

#GSoD2025 shows more backsliding than gains (2016→2024). Two signals anchor the story: #Representation → lowest since 2001; #RuleOfLaw → weakest category. 🔗 Explore the findings: bit.ly/gsod2025

As the #EU introduce its European Democracy Shield Initiative & enlargement - digital #governance and democratic resilience have never been more interconnected. Explore these trends in @internationalidea.bsky.social's two new reports ⬇️ Part 1: doi.org/10.31752/ide... Part 2: doi.org/10.31752/ide...

What practical steps are required to rebuild democratic institutions? On 24 October, join @internationalidea.bsky.social & the Embassy of Poland in Sweden for reversing democratic backsliding experiences from #Poland. ⬇️ www.idea.int/events/rever...

On our blog: 'Democracy Beyond Citizenship'—a Q&A on France’s Parliament of Exiles, an independent initiative giving exiled residents a structured voice (election → training → one-year mandate). 🔗 Read the note: bit.ly/parliamentof... "

The #DemocracyTracker has updated its Regional Profiles with data from January to June 2025. Each region offers a snapshot of democracy trends, key issues and areas to monitor in the coming months. 🔍 Explore the data and insights here: bit.ly/DemTrac

We celebrate the decision of the @nobelpeacecenter.bsky.social Committee to award the 2025 #NobelPeacePrize to Venezuelan democracy champion Maria Corina Machado. It is a timely recognition of the essential relationship between #democracy and #peace. www.idea.int/news/stateme...

What practical steps are required to rebuild democratic institutions? On 24 October, join @internationalidea.bsky.social & the Embassy of Poland in Sweden for reversing democratic backsliding experiences from #Poland. ⬇️ www.idea.int/events/rever...

At #IDDBrussels 2025, 600+ participants and 34 speakers explored democracy, inclusion & security. The message: inclusive democracy is not optional - it is essential. Organised by @internationalidea.bsky.social with partners under the #WYDE programme. Watch the highlights⬇️ youtu.be/2pDkK_-mZPA?...

Disinformation targets women disproportionately, from online abuse to gendered harassment. These attacks silence voices and weaken #democracy. Safeguarding democracy means protecting women’s equal right to participate. 🔍 Read the full report ⬇️ doi.org/10.31752/ide... #democracy4all

On the 30th of September and the 1st of October, @internationalidea.bsky.social hosted the AI for Electoral Actors workshop in Dakar; the fifth and final event in this series to explore the role of #ArtificialIntelligence (AI) in elections. Read more ⬇️ www.idea.int/news/artific...

How is #AI reshaping #elections? Findings from 7 case studies show how influence campaigns and disinformation erode trust, polarize societies and weaken #democracy. 🔍 Read the full report here ⬇️ doi.org/10.31752/ide...

This week, on the Intel, we asked, “What is the one thing Australia could do better to address local conflict risks in our region?” 👉 Synergy Group Australia's Tim Manton 👉 @internationalidea.bsky.social's Leena Rikkilä Tamang 👉 @peacifica.bsky.social's @mrcoxy.bsky.social

The fifth #AIforElectoralActors Executive Workshop brings together representatives from regional electoral management bodies and civil society in #Senegal to share key insights into the role of emerging technologies African electoral contexts. ⬇️ www.idea.int/events/artif...