Women's Democracy Network

With WDN support, @WomenZbwt is turning lessons from the G20 D20 Conference into action—leveraging new skills & global connections to advocate for women & girls with visual impairments & advance women’s democratic leadership in this space.🔍🌍 #WDN20 #SheLeads

WDN began as a bold idea. Two decades, 12,000+ leaders, & 130 countries later, the network is a proven model that connects women who lead, learn, & lift others. 🌏🎉 We turn individual aspirations into democratic power. #WDN20 #SheLeads

Travel Assistance Fund Awardee Draga Gajić shared Western Balkans insights at a global conference in Germany 🇩🇪 last week, linking research & grassroots action to protect fundamental liberties & expand civic space💡Cross‑border collaboration strengthens democracy #WDN20 #SheLeads

This week’s training sharpened members’ strategic messaging skills by identifying target audiences & stress‑testing clear, concise messages under pressure. ☑️Practical 🤝Interactive 📢Impact‑driven #SheLeads #WDN20 Join us for the next one 📅 April 8 – @199fa1b2-0c06-4688-892d-389603803dc0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a634ecec…

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Do you want to communicate more effectively? 🎯 Sign up for WDN’s Strategic Communication Certificate to improve your interview skills, leverage AI & create pro‑democracy narratives that resonate. Session 1 starts tomorrow! Languages—AR·EN·ES·FR·PT 🔗REGISTER NOW #WDN20 #SheLeads

Happy #IWD2026 🌍 Supporting women’s #leadership strengthens representative #governance. WDN global members' 20 years of proven results show this. Today, we celebrate the progress made & reaffirm our commitment to the ongoing fight for fundamental freedoms. #SheLeads #WDN20

“I’ve been incredibly blessed to know, work with, and learn from the most fearless, indomitable women leaders of today,” said 2025 honoree @ekaramurza during IRI’s @wdn’s Jeane J. Kirkpatrick Award ceremony on March 3. “My compatriots who even today make me proud to be a Russian. And it is to them, to their resilience, to their courage, to their struggle that I want to dedicate this award.”

“I’m proud to be identified as one who exemplifies what WDN stands for,” said @BeatriceKiraso, the 2026 recipient of IRI’s @wdn’s Jeane J. Kirkpatrick Award. “I feel even more resolve to strive to transform communities… and turn individual courage into collective democratic power that changes lives and strengthens governance.”

(1/4) Today, at IRI’s @wdn’s annual Jeane J. Kirkpatrick Award ceremony, we celebrated two remarkable women leaders: Uganda’s @BeatriceKiraso, our 2026 honoree, and Russia’s @ekaramurza, our 2025 honoree.

(1/3) In 2025, we continued to deliver global impact, from countering authoritarian threats in #Colombia🇨🇴 & the #Philippines🇵🇭, to strengthening political parties in #Iraq 🇮🇶, #Nigeria 🇳🇬, #Turkey 🇹🇷, & #Ukraine 🇺🇦, to supporting freedom fighters in #Cuba 🇨🇺 & #Venezuela 🇻🇪.

On February 19-20, our WDN-LAC "Ask a Woman to Run" Forum in Quito, Ecuador 🇪🇨 equipped 30+ @wdn members from 7 countries w/ strategic communication, negotiation, coalition-building & campaign finance skills to prepare for upcoming political races & aspirations. #WDN20 #SheLeads

IRI’s @GarrastazuTony & WDN-LAC's @LucilaFGarcia presented the Judy Van Rest Women's Democracy Leadership Award to @RaquelMunt of @WDNArgentina 🇦🇷 for her mentorship & ability to expand democratic opportunities & rights across #LAC. 👏 Congratulations! 🎉 #WDN20 #SheLeads

As part of our #WDN20 anniversary, join an intimate fireside chat w/ @PerryAritua of @wdn_africa, moderated by @MargieWarrell, this Thursday at 10 EST 🔉 English w/ Arabic, French, Portuguese & Spanish interpretations. Register today 👉 bit.ly/wdn20-fireside…

The new WDN-EUR board met in Kosovo 🇽🇰 to develop its first regional strategy. Members in Europe & Eurasia can anticipate online events, a Leadership & Campaign Academy, a mentorship program, & enhanced advocacy during #10DaysOfActivism. ☑️ A member survey will follow soon…

Kicking off WDN's 20th anniversary w/ the @wdn_africa Summit in Accra #Ghana 🇬🇭 last week. Government & civil society leaders came together to advance transparent governance & combat corruption, electoral oppression, & authoritarian influence ✊ #WDN20 #SheLeads

A powerful moment at the WDN-Africa Summit in Accra 🇬🇭 By bringing rigor & credibility to the cause, @PerryAritua has equipped women leaders w/ practical skills to step into greater leadership & govern with integrity. We celebrate her on our 20th anniversary! ✊ #WDN20 #SheLeads

🗓️ Le të punojmë së bashku, nëpër sektorë dhe afilime, për #EndVAWP. Bashkohuni me thirrjen e @WDN për veprim duke promovuar zgjidhje të vërteta para 25 nëntorit – Dita Ndërkombëtare për Eliminimin e Dhunës ndaj Grave 📢 #TakeItDown 🌐 bit.ly/4jvOuIz

🗓️ Let’s work together, across sectors and affiliations, to #EndVAWP. Join @WDN's call to action by advancing meaningful solutions ahead of the Int'l Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25 📢 #TakeItDown 🌐 bit.ly/4jvOuIz

DID YOU KNOW? 📃 @achpr_cadhp adopted a landmark convention to #EndVAWG, paving the way for stronger protections & support systems across Africa. Now it’s time for countries to ratify it – turn these commitments into real change! #EndVAWP #TakeItDown ✊ au.int/en/aucevawg