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🗞️ 5 constitutional developments you may have missed this week 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan – New constitution approved through referendum: buff.ly/XTp5DcM 🇦🇲 Armenia – Government announces completion of the draft new constitution: buff.ly/Ea1S43a 🇲🇲 Myanmar – Parliament reconvenes for first time since military coup: buff.ly/zBNYMfM 🇵🇭 Philippines – Election Commission lifts suspension on people's initiative proceedings, except for constitutional changes: buff.ly/BC2PI1q 🇰🇷 South Korea – Judicial reform allows constitutional appeals of court rulings: buff.ly/cLqDGfs 👉 Stay updated on constitutional news from around the world: constitutionnet.org/news #News #Constitution #Democracy

📜 From South Africa’s democratic transition to today’s fragile contexts, guiding principles have helped build trust and foster inclusive dialogue. But when imposed from the top, they risk undermining trust in constitution-making processes: buff.ly/qBxquXh

🇿🇼 New piece! Zimbabwe gazetted amendments to extend presidential and parliamentary terms, replace direct presidential elections with parliamentary selection, and consolidate executive control over key state institutions. @DavidHofisi examines how the bill fundamentally reorders Zimbabwe's constitutional order, increasing presidential authority while weakening mechanisms for popular participation and democratic accountability. Read more: constitutionnet.org/news/voices/ex…

⚖️ How can constitutional frameworks help deliver justice that works for people, especially in countries undergoing political transition? Join HiiL and International IDEA for the webinar: From Constitutional Promises to People-Centred Justice: Women Shaping Justice Guarantees in Transition Contexts Women judges and constitution-makers will share practical insights on how constitutional design can strengthen access to justice, embed people-centred principles, and ensure justice systems respond to the needs of the communities they serve. 📅 26 March 2026 | 11:00–12:30 CET | Register here: buff.ly/toR2GwD

🧠 Building a constitution? Start with the basics. Our Primers offer practical, easy-to-read guides for everyone. Tailored to real-world choices, grounded in global experience: buff.ly/odtMZrl

Have you read our latest Voices from the Field analyses? 👉 Luxembourg approved the first constitutional vote on a proposal to enshrine the freedom to access abortion in the Constitution. Francisco Matos Folgado examines the political debate, legal framework, and potential implications of this proposal: buff.ly/PcYFnxz 👉 Bangladesh held concurrent parliamentary elections and a constitutional referendum. The BNP won a two-thirds supermajority and over 60% approved the reform package. But as Sara Hossain explains, the ballot bundled constitutional amendments into a single vote, leaving the scope of the popular mandate unclear: buff.ly/IG9fvB0 Read more analyses on constitution building processes worldwide: buff.ly/Eodj2dR

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: buff.ly/Cb9WDGm

📢 Still time to register! Join us on 26 March, 11:00–12:30 CET for an interactive webinar: “From Constitutional Promises to People-Centred Justice: Women Shaping Justice Guarantees in Transition Contexts.” Hear from women constitution-makers, judges, and experts on how people-centred justice principles can be embedded in constitutional transition and reform processes. 📅 Register: buff.ly/lwrjA6s #Constitution #Transition #GenderEquality

🗞️ 5 constitutional developments you may have missed this week 🇲🇽 Mexico – Proposed electoral reform falls short of required supermajority: bit.ly/4s4uemd 🇲🇬 Madagascar – Junta leader claims suspension of government is in accordance with the constitution: bit.ly/3Ny7fRC 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan – Amendments to the constitution of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic approved: bit.ly/4djatCQ 🇮🇳 India – Government explores possibility to implement parliamentary quota for women early: bit.ly/40ujPEj 🇳🇵Nepal – Op-ed: as RSP nears two-thirds majority, constitutional amendment remains a tough road: bit.ly/4bmpxwS 👉 Stay updated on constitutional news from around the world: constitutionnet.org/news

Want to build a constitution that truly protects women’s rights? 🤝⚖️ Our Constitution Assessment for Women’s Equality tool helps you assess constitutions through a gender equality lens and analyse the most critical issues affecting women’s rights: buff.ly/jtq98rC

📜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/2v59sXw

On Sunday, Kazakhstan will hold a referendum on a “new constitution.” Presented as parliamentary reform and democratic renewal, the proposed changes may in fact deepen the concentration of presidential power—raising serious questions about the separation of powers, political succession, and the entrenchment of authoritarian rule beneath the language of reform. 📝 Read more in our analysis: constitutionnet.org/news/voices/ne…

Luxembourg’s Parliament has approved the first constitutional vote on a proposal to enshrine the freedom to access abortion in the Constitution. In our latest Voices from the Field, Francisco Matos Folgado examines the political debate, legal framework, and potential implications of Constitutional Revision Proposal No. 8379. Read more ⬇️ constitutionnet.org/news/voices/ne… #ConstitutionalLaw #ReproductiveRights #Luxembourg

🗞️ Missed our last constitution building newsletter? ✍️ Expert analyses on #Kazakhstan, #Nicaragua, #Laos and #Thailand 🌍 Constitutional news from around the world ✊Webinar and resources for International Women's Rights Day 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4aLsBnl 👉 Subscribe: bit.ly/3IguwEy

Access to justice improves when women are part of the decisions that shape it. As we reflect on #IWD2026, we recognise women leaders dismantling barriers and advancing equality #ForAllWomenAndGirls. Lucky Sherpa, Former Member of 1st Constituent Assembly and Parliament of Nepal, shares a call to action. Learn more: buff.ly/XIG2pwF @Int_IDEA @Peace_Rep_ @GlobalJusticeEd

✊️This #IWD2026, we celebrate women shaping justice and equality worldwide. Join us on 26 March, 11:00–12:30 CET for an interactive webinar: “From Constitutional Promises to People-Centred Justice: Women Shaping Justice Guarantees in Transition Contexts.” Hear from women constitution-makers, judges, and experts on how people-centred justice principles can be embedded in constitutional transition and reform processes. 📅 Register: buff.ly/toR2GwD #ForAllWomenAndGirls