In #Thailand, #parliament considers appointment procedure for #constitution drafting body constitutionnet.org/news/thailan...

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#Bulgaria's #constitutionalcourt rules speaker of #nationalassembly cannot unilaterally decide on a national #referendum constitutionnet.org/news/bulgari...

📚 Digital technologies can reshape civil and political rights. This report calls for robust frameworks to address new challenges such as unwarranted surveillance and take advantage of new democratic possibilities: buff.ly/eSqO52e #HumanRights #NewTech #DigitalRights #Constitution

Voters in #Ecuador's #referendum reject proposal for #constituent assembly constitutionnet.org/news/voters-...

#Benin's #parliament approves #constitutional #amendment extending terms and creating a #senate constitutionnet.org/news/benins-...

As attacks on the judiciary are on the rise, building a strong and independent judiciary matters more than ever ⚖️ Explore how systems protect the judiciary through judicial appointments, tenure and removal, immunity, and accountability: buff.ly/V6S06ZY #RuleOfLaw #Judiciary #Justice

In #Japan, ruling parties start talks for #constitutional #amendment on #military constitutionnet.org/news/japan-r...

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#Parliament leadership reviews progress on #Somalia's provisional #constitution constitutionnet.org/news/parliam...

How can deeply fragmented, conflict-affected states move toward lasting peace? This paper spotlights how local and substate governance systems may shape modern peace processes and constitution-making: buff.ly/CiKuAJh #Constitution #PeaceBuilding #ConflictResolution

#Politicalparties hold rallies in #Bangladesh to demand #referendum on national charter before #elections constitutionnet.org/news/politic...

📜 From South Africa’s democratic transition to today’s fragile contexts, guiding principles have helped build trust, reassure minority groups, and foster inclusive dialogue: buff.ly/BnmzgWj #Constitution #Peacebuilding #Governance #Democracy #RuleOfLaw

📑 Framed as a “technical revision,” Chad’s 2025 constitutional reform extends presidential terms, removes limits, and consolidates President Déby’s power. Nathan Leubnoudji Tah explores how these changes redefine Chad’s institutions — prioritizing longevity over alternation: buff.ly/oJXknBN

#Korea's #constitutional council to hold #public debate on #amendment constitutionnet.org/news/koreas-...

📝 After weeks of Gen Z–led protests, #Madagascar faces a military-led #transition and constitutional suspension. Dr. Ramasy explores the High Constitutional Court’s role, the tension between legality and legitimacy, and the uncertain path toward democratic renewal: buff.ly/9n2jeUN

#Iraq's top #judge warns against violating #constitutional timeline for #elections constitutionnet.org/news/iraqs-t...

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#Zambian #opposition asks #court to weigh in on #constitutional review process constitutionnet.org/news/zambian...

#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...

#Pakistan's #government moves forward with #constitutional changes on #federalism, #judiciary, and #armedforces constitutionnet.org/news/pakista...

What does it take to move from a centralized system to federalism or devolution? 🏛️Our brief explains the challenges and options for organizing government power across multiple levels to improve accountability and responsiveness: constitutionnet.org/vl/item/impl... #Federalism #Governance

🗞️ 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

The #BritishVirginIslands will seek increased #selfdetermination in new #constitution constitutionnet.org/news/british...

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🔎 A New Constitution for #Chad: Sowing the Seeds of a Personalised and Dynastic Political Regime? Chad’s government pushed through constitutional amendments extending presidential terms and abolishing term limits, consolidating #President Déby's power amid a silenced opposition:

#EuropeanCommission report urges #NorthMacedonia to recognize #minorities in #constitution constitutionnet.org/news/europea...

📢 New article! Gen Z protests in #Madagascar forced President Rajoelina out. The army leads a transition, while the Constitution suspended. Dr. Ramasy analyzes legality, legitimacy, and the promise of reform. 📖 Read in EN & FR: buff.ly/vGmaQga #Madagascar #Politics #Democracy #GenZ #Transition

In #Albania, large #politicalparties push for #constitutional change to reduce size of #parliament constitutionnet.org/news/albania...

Help shape the future of International IDEA's digital resources! We are currently reviewing our key platforms and need your honest #feedback: 🌐 Website & Logo: buff.ly/klJ4pJZ 📚 Publications: buff.ly/E86AeV1 📊 Databases & Tools: buff.ly/ruDYWlR Your feedback remains confidential.

📜How can constitutions protect your rights to education, healthcare, housing, and fair work? Our primer breaks down why these rights matter and how they can be included in constitutions: buff.ly/l4AyFrz #Constitution #Democracy #HumanRights #Governance

#Italian #government's reform of #judiciary will be put to #referendum after #parliamentary approval constitutionnet.org/news/italian...

📢 New publication! Governments are increasingly using legal and institutional tools to silence critics and shrink civic space. Our report reveals how these tactics weaken democracy and what can be done to resist them: buff.ly/De6Sxjk @bonavero.bsky.social @internationalidea.bsky.social

In #Malaysia, #government considers proposal for king-appointed #prosecutor in institutional #reform package constitutionnet.org/news/malaysi...

How do constitutions protect minorities within minorities? Our brief explores the challenge of ethnic minorities within minorities in federal systems: buff.ly/7sQTsWk #Governance #HumanRights #MinorityRights #Constitution

#Lebanon's #parliament boycotted by #legislators over #constitutionality of diaspora #voting law constitutionnet.org/news/lebanon...

How do constitutions shape natural resource governance in post-conflict settings? 🌿Our paper explores why natural resource governance is often missing from political settlements and what can help increase levels of financial accountability: buff.ly/4Mqsh0U #PostConflict #Governance

Op-ed: #Taiwan's #constitutionalcourt paralyzed by #legislation it cannot review constitutionnet.org/news/op-ed-t...

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In #Bangladesh, commission issues #reform recommendations to #interim #government constitutionnet.org/news/banglad...

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Proposed #constitutional #amendment seeks to achieve #gender parity in #Kenya's #parliament constitutionnet.org/news/propose...

📢 For those in Dhaka on Monday, 27 October, join us at North South University for a Special Lecture on the newly proclaimed July Charter and how global experiences can help inform ongoing reform efforts in Bangladesh. #Bangladesh #Constitution #Reform #Governance

In #Djibouti, #parliament prepares to debate #constitutional #amendment bill after approval by committees constitutionnet.org/news/djibout...

🕊️ How are constitutions made in fragile and conflict-affected settings? Explore our Database, a searchable resource tracking constitution-building processes across more than 200 data points in eight different stages: buff.ly/RyYAF4d #Constitution #PeaceProcesses #Governance

In #Korea, governing #politicalparty proposes #judicial reform bills constitutionnet.org/news/korea-g...

What happens when a region wants to break away? 🗺️ Our brief explains how countries handle secession, whether they allow it, ban it, or stay silent. Learn about the key choices that shape a country’s future: buff.ly/XgVMEx8 #Secession #Constitution #Governance

🌍 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

In #Mongolia, #president vetoes #parliament's dismissal of #primeminister and calls vote #unconstitutional constitutionnet.org/news/mongoli...