A Year
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This site is a platform through which global civil society can share information, ideas, learning and resources related to engagement around the Summit for Democracy (S4D) and, in particular, the Democracy Cohorts set up as part of the process. The Summit comprises a series of events and a Year of Action (YoA) led by the US Government to support democratic renewal around the world. The Summit for Democracy as a process is an extraordinary opportunity to galvanize attention and mobilize international action; and the process associated with it is a critical platform for engagement on issues of democracy during the course of 2022 and beyond.
The goals of the site are threefold- first to act as a hub for information and conversations related to the S4D; second to ensure the transparency and inclusivity of the S4D processes, and third to bolster accountability for the various Cohorts implemented as part of the Year of Action.
On December 9-10, 2021, the US hosted a virtual Summit for Democracy for leaders from government, civil society, and the private sector. The summit focused on challenges and opportunities facing democracies and provided a platform for leaders to make both individual and collective commitments to defend democracy around the world. Approximately one year after the December 2021 Summit, a second summit will take stock of the progress made and forge a common path ahead. Invited governments to the US Summit for Democracy in December 2021 were asked to develop commitments focused on strengthening their own democracies in three areas – fighting corruption, countering authoritarianism and promoting human rights; but only a small number of invited governments engaged domestic or international civil society around these commitments and how they might be implemented. In the period between the first Summit for Democracy and the second Summit for Democracy (in late 2022), one key strategy for increasing the impact of the S4D will be civil society engagement on what governments are committing to and how they can deliver on those commitments.
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17 October 2022 23:58 - 23:59
Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program Application
Virtual Event | Organised by National Endowment for Democracy | Held in New York Timezone (EST) in EnglishAddressing and fighting corruption
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The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program is an international exchange program that offers five-month fellowships to leading democracy activists, journalists, civil society leaders, and scholars from around the world to conduct independent projects at the National Endowment for Democracy. During their time in residence at NED’s International Forum for Democratic Studies, in Washington D.C., fellows reflect on their experiences and consider lessons learned; conduct independent research and writing; engage with colleagues and counterparts in the United States; and build ties with a global network of democracy advocates.
Eligibility: The program is intended primarily for practitioners from developing and aspiring democracies, and those from nondemocratic countries. Distinguished scholars from the United States and other established democracies are also eligible to apply. Practitioners may include activists, journalists, human rights defenders, lawyers, artists, and civil society professionals who have substantial experience in their field. Scholars may include professors, researchers, and other writers who have a Ph.D. or academic equivalent at the time of application. Applicants should have a record of experience working to strengthen democracy and human rights in their countries of origin or interest. A working knowledge of English is required for participation in the program.
Support: Fellows receive monthly payments to cover living expenses, plus basic health insurance, travel reimbursement, and research support.
Fellowship Dates: Fall Session: October 1, 2023–February 29, 2024; Spring Session: March 1–July 31, 2024.
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By Blair Glencorse, Meryl Miner and Julie Murray 14 September 2022 […]
By Guillaume B. Mpoko and Loketo Evariste Ours 10 September 2022 […]
We are thrilled to be a part of the Cohort for Youth Political and Civil Engagement led by the @EuropeanCommiss and @EPDeu! #Summit4Democracy
Ahead of the second #SummitForDemocracy, IFES is proud to be engaged in the Year of Action to support the work of turning 100s of commitments into meaningful results. Learn more ⤵️ https://twitter.com/usaiddrg/status/1570872699387367428
Happy Democracy-Day Eve! A #ShiftThePower to Youth is key to the future of democracy, the #Summit4Democracy Youth Cohort launches tomorrow - please share this great OpEd on the Subject from @MDiplomacyWORLD: https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2022/09/14/the-summit-for-democracy-can-only-be-a-success-if-it-focuses-on-youth/
