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Srećan Meðunarodni dan demokratije 🎉 Potpiši obećanje da ćeš nastaviti da podržavaš i braniš demokratske principe, te da ćeš dati svoj doprinos izgradnji boljeg i demokratičnijeg društva democracyday.online/moje-obecanje/ #idd2025 #dandemokratine

🎉 #HappyNewYear from all of us @NDI! As we welcome 2025, we remain committed to working for democracy and making democracy work for everyone! ✨ #NewYear2025 #DemocracyMatters

From all of us at NDI Montenegro- Happy Holidays!

As #16DaysOfActivism against #GBV draws a close with #HumanRightsDay, NDI highlights the pivotal research which found that sexual harassment, & misogyny remain unregulated within political parties in 🇲🇪despite reported cases of sexual abuse within parties tiny.cc/pyjyzz

On #InternationalAntiCorruptionDay, #NDI highlights the strong links between #corruption & #authoritarianism—and emphasizes the vital roles of transparency, accountability & #democracy in breaking this cycle. Explore @NDIgov’s #AntiCorruption initiatives👇🏼 ndi.org/Anti-Corruption

🌎@NDI joins disability activists around the globe in commemorating International Day of Persons with Disabilities/#IDPD2024. Today and every day, we re-commit to elevating disability leadership to advance inclusive democracy. #DisabilityDay

💼 Prijavi se za program stažiranja u Skupštini Crne Gore. 💡Više informacija 👉🏼 tiny.cc/9zvpzz 📄 Prijavi se i pošalji svoj CV: 👉🏼t.ly/ZFpkO

A 🆕 @NDI primer outlines how the #ArtificalIntelligence landscape intersects with electoral information, electoral content creation and dissemination and describes how it could be responsibly employed as a new source of electoral information. 📰: bit.ly/3ZXoiR1

Happy 12th Pride, Montenegro! We joined the beautiful celebration of love in Podgorica today, as the crowds cheered for equality and the full realization of #LGBTQI rights in 🇲🇪 it’s been an honor to be there today @QueerMontenegro @CZP_Cg @NVOJuventas

For @NDI this is a day to celebrate our mission and strengthen the democratic solidarity that keeps us and our partners standing tall even in tough times.#InternationalDayOfDemocracy #democracy

"If young people’s voices are not heard & not represented, policies & laws are not likely to reflect their opinions," @NDIparties' @birgittaohlsson says, writing in @apoliticalco that parties around the 🌎 can do more to support their youth wings. #IYD2024 bit.ly/3ySzpzy

@NDI We have encouraged the #youth in Montenegro to #speak on combating corruption, especially in environmental issues, promoting transparency & good gov, fighting hate speech, divisions, and intolerance, demanding electoral reform and inclusion in the political process

Today is #InternationalYouthDay! When given the opportunity to participate in political processes, young people consistently demonstrate their ability to contribute to practical solutions that advance development and foster positive, lasting change. #YouthToPower

🔗 Through dynamic exchanges, site visits, and inspiring dialogues, partnerships were forged to enhance collaboration and promote peace. Highlights included deep dives into Pljevlja's cultural and religious heritage and an uplifting session with activist Sabina Talović

NDI’s facilitated exchange to Pljevlja, Montenegro, connected Sarajevo’s civil society leaders with local communities, boosting intercultural and interfaith bonds. 🤝 This initiative is building stronger, more understanding communities. #InterculturalDialogue #BuildingBridges

3/3 NDI presented the research findings based on the experiences of women and men politicians from 2023 parliamentary elections and respective recommendations for greater #wpp and gender parity in #politics tinyurl.com/52y47t9n

2/3 The current model for electoral #gender #quotas were also assessed as not being effective in achieving greater gender equality in #politics as women's representation at national & local levels remain well below the critical mass of 30-40% & the CEDAW recommendation of 50%

1/3 Lack of internal party democracy, such as lack of access to #finances, non-transparent selection, exclusion from decision-making & #GBV hinder women's meaningful participation in politics in 🇲🇪 - participants of thematic discussion for more inclusive #electoralreform shared.

This weekend, @ndi_rpi and @EurLiberalForum are launching #SEEGenPolNetwork to unite women politicians across parties and borders to address violence against women in politics. 🇲🇪is represented by reps from @SD_CRNAGORA, @pokretevropasad, and @DemokrateCG.

Happy Statehood Day- July 13! Montenegro proudly celebrates its rich history and democratic values.