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Women and LGBTIQ+ people in Colombia are exposed to gender and political violence, including in the social movements that work towards development and inclusion. Says the organisation La Manada Feminista. The Danish Party, the Red-Green Alliance started a new partnership with La Manada Feminista to strengthen their feminist work in the country.

On May 14, the Turkish people voted in both parliamentary and presidential elections to decide who the leader of the country will be for the next five years. A historically close election means that the two main candidates move on to a second round on May 28.

For many years, Brazil stood out as a stable democracy in South America. But today, the democratic system is under pressure.

The world is currently experiencing an authoritarian wave, with numerous countries caught in the crossfire between democracy and dictatorship. Countries in the Western Balkans are torn between the Russian dictatorship and the ambition for EU membership and a seat at the democratic table.

A small piece of the Danish Island, Bornholm can be found in Nairobi's stunning national museum garden. At least, that's how we felt as delegates from four Danish parties at the Kenyan People's Meeting, "The People Dialogue Festival".

Social equality, identity, disagreement, and the right to self-govern. DIPD asked Ukrainian politicians what visions they have for a democratic future for their country.

Professor Jan-Werner Müller sets up four standards to secure that technology works for and not against democracy.

The list of threats to democracy is long and growing by the year, but perhaps the most serious threat is that we take democracy for granted. At the same time that autocrats are becoming increasingly better at playing the game of power - and becoming increasingly adept at learning from one another.

On the 30th of September 2022, Burkina Faso experienced yet another coup - the second in just eight months. The military responsible for the coups has unsuccessfully sought to combat the militant jihadist groups wreaking havoc in the northern part of the country.

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.

Nepalese youth have taken up important positions in the political parties as they have been trained in news skills, democratic collaboration, and leadership.

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.

The attack on Ukraine and the Ukrainian people is an attack on democracy.

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.

Learning from DIPD's work through the past ten years shows that sustainable results are obtained with common ideological referencepoints and without the presence of classical donor/recepient relations.

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.

Securing women a place towards the top of ballots and mentoring aspiring female politicians. A gender workshop in Bhutan explores how to increase gender equality in politics. Inspiration and specific tools from Denmark focus on the responsibilities of political parties. For both countries, the bottom line is still that women have to work harder than men to claim their space.

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