We read Project Multatuli’s report on the plight of Dalem Tamblingan indigenous community in Bali and asked their help to connect with the community leader Putu Ardana. Today, we asked him to share his stories to cross-committee MPs of DPR RI and SEAPAC so we can do better.

2024 is a critical year for climate action! 🌍

Join IALS, U. of London and Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) this September for an online course on Post-Legislative Scrutiny (PLS) in the context of climate and environmental emergency.

Learn more about the course and register at wfd.org/accountability…

📢We're hiring a Programme Director in Ukraine:

This exciting new position is a strategic-level role, supporting the expansion of WFD's operations in Ukraine through our Recovering Ukraine Democratically (RUD) programme.

Learn more and apply by 30 May at
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Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) & AFRODAD is calling for contributions to a research publication on the role of parliaments in public debt oversight in Africa!

Find out more here: wfd.org/vacancy-consul…

At the 10th World Water Forum, Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) is proud to partner with EU in Indonesia EU Climate Action to bring climate change at the forefront of the high-level agendas, especially in the parliamentary meeting. This morning, esteemed climate activist Juan Bordera🌍🇵🇸 joins the conversation.

10th World Water Forum BKSAP DPR RI World Water Council IPUparliament EU Climate Action EU in Indonesia Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) Henriette Faergemann Rafa Aybar WFD “We can make a difference to the political prioritisation of enhancing water governance to set course toward sustainability,” says Rafael Jimenez-Aybar, our Environmental Democracy Adviser Rafa Aybar WFD; underlining the need for science & inclusion to protect public intetest.

How does civil society enhance the transparency of IMF programmes?

Our latest report dives into case studies from Kenya, Sri Lanka, and the Caribbean, revealing how formal CSO involvement boosts public trust and fiscal discipline. Explore the findings ⤵️
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🚨 Join us: Are you passionate about running impactful programmes? We're seeking a dynamic Programme Coordinator to drive our activities in Laos and Thailand.

If you've got what it takes, we want you on our team! Find more details and apply by 30 May 👇
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📢Join us: We're seeking a consultant to support the implementation of our Global LGBT+ programme in Sri Lanka, functioning as our main focal point between policymakers and other key stakeholders.

Find more details and apply by 5pm on 24 May ⤵️
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Our briefing on sexual and gender equality is a resource for informed parliamentary debates. It provides an overview of terminology around LGBT+ persons and their rights and common myths and arguments used to maintain the status quo

Read it at wfd.org/what-we-do/res…

#IDAHOBIT

The current crisis of democracy has impacted the rights of LGBT+ people around the world. Democratic backsliding has been accompanied by increasing anti-LGBT+ rhetoric and policies

Upholding LGBT+ people's human rights is an essential part of strengthening democracy

#IDAHOBIT

Art and culture have a remarkable power to foster understanding and empathy.

To help build awareness of the realities of LGBT+ peoples’ lives in Sri Lanka, WFD funded a series of fictional short films that went on tour in the country.

Find out more 👇🏽
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Years of democratic progress are at risk in Georgia from the new Law on Foreign Influence. Protestors across Georgia are voicing their concerns and WFD calls on the Government of Georgia to rethink this law.

Read our statement 👇
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On the heels of yesterday's multistakeholder forum, today our programme coordinator Amelia_Wijayanti attended the launch of DPR RI's Water Caucus with BKSAP DPR RI. We congratulate the Indonesian Parliament for taking this landmark step toward equitable access to water.

The understanding of parliamentary success is undergoing a transformative shift with the rising acknowledgment of the value of assessing existing laws.

WFD advocates for parliaments to lead the way in piloting post-legislative scrutiny. Discover more👇
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Promoting equality strengthens democracy.

Our Global Equality Programme drove collaboration between lawmakers and civil society in 20+ countries and territories, championing the inclusion of women, girls, and LGBT+ individuals.

Dive into our impact 👇
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Societal attitudes towards LGBT+ individuals vary worldwide. Despite strides, discrimination and violence persist.

Dive into our report examining Sri Lankan society knowledge and views about sexuality and the experiences of LGBT+ people in Sri Lanka ⤵️
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In collaboration with BKSAP DPR RI DPR RI, Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) is conducting a multistakeholder forum today to prepare MPs who will attend the 10th World Water Forum next week in Bali; focused on unpacking the impact of climate change on water insecurity.

Supported by EU in Indonesia.

Public participation, legislative and fiscal openness are central tenets provided in the Constitution and Kenya’s current OGP NAP V, 2023-2027 to enhance transparency, accountability, and inclusion.