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What is sustaining hope for democracy in today’s context? Even amid democratic backsliding, many people continue to find reasons for hope. In this clip from International IDEA’s Reimagining Democracy workshop, one participant reflects on the sources of optimism that keep democratic renewal possible. Watch the clip below to hear what gives participants hope for democracy’s future. #Democracy #ReimaginingDemocracy #DemocraticRenewal #DemocraticResilience #Hope #InternationalIDEA

📢 Democracia Hoy | Edición 10 (mayo-junio 2026) 🗳️ Elecciones bajo presión en América Latina: lecciones desde Colombia 🇨🇴 y Perú 🇵🇪, desafíos de la desinformación y avances en inclusión electoral. 📖 Lea el boletín completo aquí: mailchi.mp/idea.int/democ… #IDEAInternacional #ALC

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission has been left without any sitting members, just months before nationwide elections. @Int_IDEA underscores that stable, independent election institutions are essential to public trust. Read the full statement ⬇️ idea.int/news/statement…

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 institutional innovations can help increase levels of financial accountability: buff.ly/PHtWsHZ

What does the future of democracy look like when civic space is narrowing? When civic space narrows, the foundations of democratic participation are put under strain. In this testimonial from International IDEA’s Reimagining Democracy workshop, a participant reflects on why protecting the ability of people and civil society to engage freely remains central to democratic resilience. Watch the clip below for one perspective on what is at stake when civic space comes under pressure. #Democracy #CivicSpace #ReimaginingDemocracy #DemocraticResilience #CivilSociety #InternationalIDEA

Threats to elections are real, and safeguarding democracy is an essential pillar of security—in NATO and beyond. On 7 July, @Int_IDEA, with support from the @DutchMFA and the @Clingendaelorg, convened a high-level panel discussion, The Ballot Battlefield, Frontline Moldova: Democratic Resilience as First Line of Defence, on the margins of the @NATO Summit 2026 in Ankara as part of the @MunSecConf’s Allies in Ankara partnership. The discussion featured Ms. Tanja Röling, Strategy Director at the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ms. Dana Munteanu, Secretary of the @CECMoldova, and was moderated by International IDEA's Director for Europe, Mr. @samvanderstaak. Drawing on Moldova's recent electoral experience, the panel explored practical lessons for strengthening democratic resilience in an increasingly contested security environment. Key themes included the importance of cross-sector collaboration, leveraging multilateral platforms such as NATO, engaging international partners, maintaining public trust in democratic institutions, and bringing the private sector into the conversation to strengthen resilience against emerging threats. Photos: MSC/Simon

What could undermine democratic resilience over the next 10 years? As part of @Int_IDEA's #ReimaginingDemocracy workshop, participants considered the pressures that could shape democracy in the decade ahead. This testimonial highlights one perspective on one of the risks that matter most. Watch the clip below to hear the full reflection. #Democracy #ReimaginingDemocracy #DemocraticBacksliding #DemocraticResilience #FutureOfDemocracy #InternationalIDEA

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How can we make our constitutions more inclusive? Our primers explore how they can reflect and acknowledge plural identities, interests, and priorities: 🧩Religion–State Relations: buff.ly/AVGHxXk 🧩Official Language Designation: buff.ly/1yN9XXa 🧩Federalism: buff.ly/rxiC3na

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What happens when people stop trusting the rules? In a new commentary, @Int_IDEA's @aliscrut argues that a recent controversy at the FIFA World Cup offers a striking parallel to one of democracy's biggest challenges: the erosion of trust in institutions. Drawing comparisons between disputes over football decisions and efforts to cast doubt on election outcomes, the piece explores how allegations of manipulation can weaken confidence in rules-based systems, even when evidence is lacking. As democracies around the world confront declining trust in institutions, the commentary asks an important question: what happens when suspicion becomes more powerful than facts? Read the full blog via the link in the comments. #TrustInInstitutions #DemocraticResilience #RuleOfLaw

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Join International IDEA and partners in the SDG 16 Data Initiative during the High-Level Political Forum for an online discussion on how non-official data is helping fill critical evidence gaps, reveal global trends in governance, justice and inclusion, and inform priorities for the post-2030 development agenda. The discussion will draw on the latest findings from the SDG 16 Data Initiative, bringing together experts from @Int_IDEA, @Law_Democracy (Centre for Law and Democracy), @TAPNetwork2030, @TheWJP and @SmallArmsSurvey to explore what the data tells us, where the gaps remain, and why better evidence matters for better policy. The SDG 16 Data Initiative is a consortium of 18 organizations coordinated by International IDEA that produce data that complement official UN statistics to track progress on SDG 16. As the world enters the final stretch toward 2030, it is critical to accurately track and boost progress on SDG 16, as an enabler of the entire 2030 Agenda that provides the governance foundations for progress across all the Sustainable Development Goals. Register via the link in the comments!

📢 Missed our last analysis? As Greece launches an ambitious constitutional reform initiative, is the process a genuine effort to modernize state institutions, or a political distraction from mounting governance challenges? Our latest piece examines the proposed amendments, the political context surrounding them, and the obstacles they face in Greece's demanding amendment process. Read now: buff.ly/zFoEo1L #Constitution #Greece #Democracy

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What does renewing democracy look like in practice? As part of our #RenewingDemocracy campaign, we are highlighting examples of how people around the world are strengthening democratic values through innovation, participation and community action. In Kenya, young innovators participating in @NuruTrustKenya's Code for Human Rights program developed civic technology solutions addressing challenges ranging from gender-based violence and community resilience to government accountability and climate security. As a partner of the @GloDemCoalition, hosted by @Int_IDEA, @NuruTrustKenya is demonstrating how locally driven innovation can strengthen participation, expand access to information and create new pathways for communities to engage with institutions. The solutions showcased at Afro Tech 2026 shared a common principle: technology should not only solve problems, but do so in ways that protect rights, promote inclusion and respond to local realities. At a time when many are asking how democracy can better respond to people's needs, these young innovators offer a compelling reminder that the people closest to a challenge are often closest to its solution. Read the full article at the link in the comments. #CodeForHumanRights #CFHR2026 #AfroTech2026 #CivicTech #HumanRights #YouthParticipation #DigitalInclusion #SautiStack

The idea of an "authoritarian advantage" is often repeated. But what does the evidence say? This report explores the relationship between #democracy, social development and shared prosperity. 🔗 Read more: doi.org/10.31752/99949