📢Join our team:

We're on the lookout for an experienced Programme and Finance Officer based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is your chance!

Learn more and apply by 9 May at wfd.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard…

In Sri Lanka, WFD Sri Lanka and Centre for Policy Alternatives Sri Lanka unveiled reports on the health and transportation sectors that highlight the critical need for inclusive policies during the ongoing economic challenges in Sri Lanka. Read them 👇

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@WFD­_Ke - Kenya Inclusive Political Parties (KIPP) programme funded by Demo Finland continues to facilitate deliberate strategies aimed at strengthening the ability of political parties, towards promoting inclusion and participation of PWDs in political processes.

Democracy has everything to do with climate adaptation. It is important to make sure we can adapt to the consequences of climate change, helping forge a more resilient and just world.

Our tools explore how to do so in an inclusive way. Read them below 👇🏽
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How can post-legislative scrutiny protect election integrity?

Our comparative research considers the case of campaign finance regulation in Nigeria, Moldova and Indonesia

Read it at wfd.org/what-we-do/res…

Indonesia's elections on 14 Feb were a monumental display of democracy with over 204 million voters and an 82.39% turnout.

Explore 5 key takeaways from the elections by WFD's Elections Expert, Tanja Hollstein, and Country Director in Indonesia, Ravio Patra:
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Great to see the 🇬🇧’s Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) playing such a key role in the launch of ‘The Cost of Politics in Liberia’ report today. Incredible that successful candidates in last yr’s elections spent an average of US$243,125 each to win - with obvious consequences for diversity.

Election observers go beyond judging fairness. Their recommendations pave the way for lasting electoral integrity.

Our report examines the implementation of election observation recommendations in Sub-Saharan Africa. Explore it ⤵️
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Indonesia held the world's largest single-day elections on 14 Feb 2024. 🗳️

WFD's elections expert, Tanja Hollstein, discussed this significant democratic event with WFD Indonesia's Country Director, Ravio Patra.

Here are 5 key takeaways from their chat: wfd.org/commentary/fiv…

In Kenya, significant steps towards addressing the needs and concerns of persons with disabilities have taken place with the launch of a National Disability Multi-Party Caucus.

Learn more about this milestone achieved in partnership with Demo Finland ⤵️
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Including young people in decision-making fosters democracy.

In Morocco, we are partnering with parlement.ma to implement a youth inclusion programme whose aim is to assess the parliament's responsiveness to the needs of young people. Find out more 👇
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Some great reflections on #elections and #violenceagainstwomen from my Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) colleague and election expert Tanja Hollstein 👇

Elections are not the root cause for violence, but they do act as a lightning rod that intensifies harmful existing social norms and behaviour.

Our expert wrote about the need for a multistakeholder effort to combat violence against women in elections⤵️

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Democracy has everything to do with climate adaptation.

It is important to make sure we can adapt to the consequences of climate change, helping forge a more resilient and just world. Our tools explore how to do so in an inclusive way. Read them below 👇🏽
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Kenya strides towards inclusion with the launch of the National Disability Multi-Party Caucus (NDMC)! Leaders unite to champion the rights of persons with disabilities. Read more: 👇wfd.org/story/birth-ke… #Democracy #NDMC #InclusionKenya

Political parties have a major role to play in strengthening women's political representation.

In North Macedonia, Yasmin Qureshi MP recently spoke at WFD's conference bringing together political parties. They made pledges to support women's leadership:
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Addressing violence against women in politics promotes inclusive governance.

Our new study sheds light on the prevailing political situation in Montenegro, offering insights and a deeper understanding of violence within Montenegrin society. Learn more 👇🏽
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In this year of elections, it is vital to ensure that laws parliaments pass achieve their intended outcome.

Join us this Friday, 19 April, for our next PLS clinic where we will discuss the necessary role of public participation in the process. Register👇
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