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Indu Tuladhar, a WDN member from Nepal, is an inspiration whose passion and perseverance is creating positive change. Tuladhar grew up in the picturesque village of Bungamati, Lalitpur, Nepal, amidst a tapestry of cultural heritage. As the eldest daughter in a family valuing education and empowerment, she was instilled with a deep sense of responsibility […]
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Washington, DC – The International Republican Institute (IRI) today announced that Congressman Jake Ellzey, U.S. Representative from the Sixth Congressional District of Texas, will be joining its Board of Directors and that David Kramer is retiring from the Board. "I couldn’t be more pleased to welcome Congressman Ellzey of Texas to IRI’s Board," said IRI Chairman […]
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At the Red Castle in downtown Tripoli, one day this past Spring, I observed Libyan school students gaze up at a tall, iron clad replica of what is said to be (and contain the remains of) the mast of the USS Philadelphia, scuttled in the nearby harbor in 1804 by the U.S. naval hero Stephen […]
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Mexican youth play an important role in the sociopolitical landscape, significantly influencing the trajectory of the country's future. Furthermore, youth in Mexico usually experience low voter turnout, despite representing approximately a quarter of the population in Mexico (24.9% of Mexicans are aged between 15-29 years, INEGI, 20201). Young people significantly abstained from the 2018 elections, […]
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Ngeh Kelly Kushinyu, a member of WDN from Cameroon, embodies the essence of the network. Beyond her vibrant personality and unwavering optimism lies a dedicated trainer and local development practitioner, whose zest for life fuels her mission to champion women's empowerment in Cameroon. From an early age, Kushinyu has been passionate about women in leadership […]
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Jihadi groups once confined to the Sahel are spreading south and threatening all of coastal West Africa.
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Meet Lucila Garcia, a dedicated WDN member from Argentina who was first introduced to the Network in 2015, when she attended WDN's Women's Leadership School. This program aimed to equip women with the necessary skills and confidence to actively engage in public life and maximize opportunities for effective leadership. Leveraging her extensive expertise in international […]
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IRI's Recently Launched Actionable Steps Workbook, Developed Through a Co-Creation Process
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Georgia approaches critical parliamentary elections with a new electoral system that will shape the country's future. Recognizing the importance of the moment, IRI has deployed an election observation mission to support free and fair elections. On October 26, Georgia will hold its 10th parliamentary elections since its independence from the Soviet Union. After a tumultuous, […]
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“What if a country's government joins forces with a foreign authoritarian regime to spy on the country's own people? Can this be stopped? “Civil society organizations believe the answer can be yes. Take Serbia, for example. In 2019, the administration of President Aleksandar Vučić tried to install a thousand Huawei facial-recognition cameras around Belgrade, the […]
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The House Democracy Partnership (HDP) is a bipartisan commission of the U.S. House of Representatives that works directly with over 20 partner parliaments around the world to support the development of effective, independent, and responsive legislatures. HDP is proudly implemented by the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI).    In this month's […]
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Pristina, Kosovo – A nationwide poll in Kosovo by the International Republican Institute's (IRI) Center for Insights in Survey Research shows a desire to join the European Union (EU) and NATO, strong support for democratic governance, and concerns over increasing tensions with Serbia.  When asked about the European Union (EU), 92% of Kosovo citizens would vote to join the EU if a referendum were […]
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Washington, DC — A new nationwide poll by the International Republican Institute's (IRI) Center for Insights in Survey Research (CISR) shows that strong majorities believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, disapprove of the 2021 coup, and support a return to democratic governance. When asked about the direction of the country, 64% of citizens said they […]
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The Aspen Security Forum is an annual conference in which foreign policy and national security leaders review many of the most pressing challenges facing the world today. This year, IRI leadership traveled to Aspen to review and address many of those critical topics. Senator Dan Sullivan, IRI's Chairman, joined a bipartisan panel of senators to […]
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Tbilisi, Georgia – The International Republican Institute (IRI) today announced the start of its international observation mission ahead of the October 26 parliamentary elections in Georgia.  Leveraging long standing relationships with electoral institutions, political stakeholders, and the international community, IRI will deploy 20 long-term observers to cover municipalities and electoral districts across the country in […]
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