#Yemen: On the #InternationalDayforVictimsofEnforcedDisappearances, 60 orgs call on parties to the #conflict to immediately cease enforced disappearances. The issue of the forcibly disappeared must be included as a #priority in the Yemen #peace talks. cihrs.org/invisible-and-…

What makes World Movement’s Global Assemblies unique? Every two years our community comes together to: • Build global solidarity • Share innovative ideas • Foster collaborations • Support emerging leaders! Learn about the upcoming #WM12Assembly: ned.swoogo.com/twelfthglobala…

I look forward to speaking at  the 2024 Freedom Games in Łódź, Poland , Oct 18-20 — a meeting of minds dedicated to liberty, open dialogue, and the pursuit of innovative solutions to the most pressing challenges of our time.

This week in Dem News 🇦🇫 The Exiled Afghans of Amu TV are Holding the Taliban to Account From 7,000 Miles Away 🇳🇮 REDLAD 🌎 Condemns Massive Closure of NGOs in Nicaragua 📄Invest in Youth – Win the Elections by Birgitta Ohlsson More here: movedemocracy.org/news

🤩Some of FRF's most prominent figures after a public meeting with Vladimir Kara-Murza in Berlin, Germany.

How does #corruption restrict access to healthcare & education in Africa? Informed by risk assessments conducted by Transparency International chapters in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Madagascar, Rwanda & Zimbabwe, a new publication explores this topic: bit.ly/3X8RXUh

🆕Read “How to encourage millennials and Gen Z to build an appetite for news” by #HurfordYouth Fellow Celine Samson from the Philippines.  ➡️movedemocracy.org/how-to-encoura…

At today's CoD Democracy Platform meeting in Geneva, #CoDYouthLeads wrapped up their #Ready4Seat campaign, which called for United Nations Human Rights Council to prioritize youth political participation in their upcoming resolution The campaign was joined by 25 partner organisations

Opening Central Africa Coalition condemns the Arbitrary Incarceration of Florindo Florindo Chivucute in Angola openingcentralafrica.com/en/2024/09/04/…

The status of women’s rights in #Afghanistan has deteriorated drastically. At least 70 Taliban decrees, directives, and practices target women and girls. Our new policy paper reveals both the stark realities and ways to invest in women's resilience: unwo.men/1JhJ50T1MH8

Free Narges now! Malala Yousafzai , Maria Ressa , Shirin Ebadi, Nadia Murad , and many other award winners, intellectuals, politicians, and public figures have united to demand freedom for Narges Mohammadi. Join us in the fight for her freedom! Take action: write “Free Narges” on

#TBT 20 years ago World Movement hosted its 3rd Global Assembly in Durban, to celebrate 10 years of democracy in #SouthAfrica. This year, at the #WM12Assembly we'll celebrate South Africa's democratic progress while uniting efforts to build a more democratic future.

We've written to PACE Bureau members to alert them to the intensified repression in Azerbaijan since January 2024, alongside 12 partner NGOs. Share to increase pressure on @CoE to prioritise the release of Anar Mammadli ahead of #COP29! #FreeAnar free-anar.site/call-to-pace-b…

🚨 #Azerbaijan Front Line Defenders joins the call for an end to repression in Azerbaijan, and the release of Anar Mammadli and other human rights defenders ahead of #COP29, in an open letter to Theodoros Rousopoulos and members. Full letter 🔗 zurl.co/KX9d

The release of prisoners offers an opportunity for deeper national reconciliation, one that could foster unity, dialogue, and a renewed commitment to human rights #Bahrain #HRC bahrainrights.net/?p=136992

🎙️ Rodrigo Diamanti, presidente de Un Mundo Sin Mordaza, en nuestro conversatorio “Voces silenciadas: Represión y persecución a periodistas en Venezuela” 🇻🇪. En este extracto, Rodrigo nos habla de cómo el cierre de RCTV marcó el inicio de una era de censura y autocensura para

Leadership, team building, and decision-making are key skills Ambassador Jatzel Román from the #DominicanRepublic encourages young civil society leaders interested in crossing over to government to develop! Watch his #CrossoverIntiative video to learn more: youtu.be/0zVyCxEsGIU

Prominent activist Mohamed Adel has been arbitrarily detained in #Egypt for over 5 years, solely for exercising his right to freedom of expression. His life & health are now in danger. Egyptian authorities must immediately release him. Read the statement: mideastdc.org/publication/jo…

On September 15 we celebrate the #InternationalDayofDemocracy. This year we highlight what our #WM12Assembly participants are fighting for. Gabriel Marmentini, from #Brazil is fighting to build more inclusive societies through civic education. What are you fighting for?

Egyptian authorities have arrested & forcibly disappeared four journalists in recent weeks, in a worrying new spate of arrests of media workers. We joined Committee to Protect Journalists & 32 other organizations in calling for their immediate release. Read our statement: mideastdc.org/publication/jo…