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Shadows of the Past: How Soviet Inferiority Narratives Hinder Democracy in Moldova and Ukraine
Post-Soviet countries like Ukraine and Moldova are deeply influenced by inferiority narratives — pervasive beliefs of national inadequacy rooted in Soviet-era legacies. This article examines how these narratives shape...
Member Spotlight
Empowering Youth and Women for Elective Political Power in Nigeria
Following their earlier story, Children and Young People Living for Peace (CYPLP) returns with a second event contribution to the International Democracy Community. This September initiative marked International Democracy Day...
Podcast Rules of the Game
Global
PODCAST: Let the People Rule
   
European Union
The f(YOUTH)ure of the European Citizens’ Initiative
Great news for the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) and the future of youth participation in European...
Goodbye Ukrainian Vibes and see you next year!
Germany
Goodbye Ukrainian Vibes and see you next year!
“What really unites people is civic activism.” “I believe everyone should always stand up for justice. And...
USA
US Midterms: Abortion and direct democracy on the ballot
On November 8, around 170 million United States (US) voters were called to the polls for the midterm...
South Africa
New in the Community: Engage South Africa
We are excited to introduce Engage South Africa as one of the members of the International Community. Engage...
Global Forum Group Picture
Global
The Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy: The Swiss Way – A Direct...
On Wednesday the 21 September 2022 we took to Switzerland for our annual Global Forum on Modern Direct...
France
Direct democracy is back in the 21st century
The book entitled Direct democracies has just been published in French following several others is situated...
Tunisia
Tunisia: A U-turn from democracy
Once regarded as the sole democracy that has emerged from the mass protests of the Arab Spring in 2011,...
PODCAST: Current Developments of Direct Democracy in Germany
Global
PODCAST: Deliberative Democracy and Citizens’ Assemblies
   
Chile
Chile’s new constitution: An unstable path to the countries future
When in 2019, protests following proposed rises in subway fairs escalated into a broader movement about the...