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Colombia har afholdt lokalvalg og frivillige fra Enhedslisten var til stede som valgobservatører. De talte med flere kvindelige kandidater om deres motivation for at stille op – men også om de udfordringer, de står overfor som kvinder i et ustabilt demokratisk system.

Til trods for at Georgien siden sin uafhængighed har bevæget sig i en demokratisk retning, har regeringen vendt sig mod autokratiet og er blevet mere og mere pro-russisk. DIPD har talt med Levan Tsutskiridze, direktør for the Eastern European Centre for Multiparty Democracy (EECMD) om udsigterne for demokratiet i Georgien.

Kvinder og LGBTIQ+-personer i Colombia bliver udsat for kønnet og politisk vold – også i de sociale bevægelser, der arbejder for forandring og inklusion. Det fortæller forpersonen for organisationen La Manada Feminista. Enhedslisten har indgået i et ny partnerskab med La Manada Feminista for at styrke deres feministiske arbejde i landet.

En autokratisk bølger skyller lige nu hen over verden og mange lande bliver fanget i krydsilden mellem demokrati og diktatur. Lande på Vestbalkan oplever at være splittet mellem det russiske regime og ønsket om EU-medlemskab og en plads ved demokratiets bord.

I Nairobi, i nationalmuseets smukke have, ligger der et lille stykke af Bornholm. Sådan føltes det i hvert fald, da vi, repræsentanter fra fire partier, deltog i det kenyanske folkemøde, ”The People Dialogue Festival”.

Social media are vital in Kenya, as they can connect and engage people beyond ethnic stereotypes. However, a rising number of political campaigns are spread systematically, containing fake news and disinformation undermining the election process.

Traditionally, Kenyan political culture has been mostly top-down and based on one-way communication. Changes for a more inclusive political culture is seeing light in Kenya.

What will 2022 bring? In terms of democracy, well, it’s hard to say but I think we can agree that 2022 will be another year where we will see democracies struggle. Struggle with autocrats and autocratic regimes, who increasingly have been able to build their power and influence, and crack down on independent media, civil society, activists, and political opponents. Actions that fragment and weaken the democratic fabric and the future aspirations of any society.

Læringen fra DIPD’s indsatser gennem ti år peger også på at holdbare resultater opnås med fælles ideologiske referencerammer og helt klart med fravær af donor/modtager-forhold.

Democracy Festivals are a valuable tool to strengthen debate and policymaking, even in volatile political situations. Flexibility, direct dialogue, and adaptation to local contexts are key points in planning a democracy festival.

Nepal’s political climate is generally marked by intense competition and sharp confrontation. JOMPOPS – the platform of major political parties in Nepal - works towards promoting multiparty culture. The platform is supported by DIPD and regularly seeks inspiration from Denmark on how to strengthen multiparty collaboration. Here DIPD Country Representative, Shrishti Rana, reflects on recent experiences and specific activities from the field.

Achieving gender equality in politics takes commitment. Parliamentarians in Bhutan came together on a workshop organized by the DIPD partner BNEW, committed to act. They agreed on an action plan to encourage women participation in politics and leadership. The plan includes legislative, policy and budgetary measures.   

Ghana’s image as a beacon for democracy in West Africa is fading. The latest election has left the country with a hung parliament and a problematic political culture. Political decentralisation can mitigate the challenges to Ghanaian democracy

With immense power to inspire, four women leaders from national parliaments to community activism got together to share their stories of why and how they fight for what they think is right. Participants from all five continents joined in this celebration of International Women's Day 2021, stressing how important it is to promote the career and successes of women leaders and change-makers. .

Verden over er både nye og gamle demokratier under pres på grund af tiltagene mod Corona. Men krisen skaber også nye metoder til samarbejde, engagement og demokratisk dialog

Sammenhængen mellem indsatser mod ulighed og for demokrati var den røde tråd igennem samtalen med Udviklingsministeren til DIPD’s Nytårskur 2021. Ministeren understregede også regeringens prioriteter for den nye udviklingspolitiske strategi

While the pandemic has created difficult conditions for many of DIPD's partners around the world, new opportunities have also emerged in its wake. In Bhutan, digital meetings help a network of women in politics intensify their reach and engagement

Webinar viser udbredt enighed blandt udviklingspolitiske ordførere, eksperter og forskere om, hvor vigtigt det er, at Danmark fortsætter sin støtte til demokrati og civilsamfundet i Myanmar. Spørgsmålet er hvordan.