Chief Executive @WFD_Democracy working to establish legitimate and effective multi-party democracy around the world. Opinion is personal, values are universal.
Out today: the first episode of our democracy success stories series!
Explore the story of how WFD worked with MPs, ministers, and civil society in Malaysia to uncover ways to improve lives at https://t.co/KGaRhEHJxT.
#DemocracyCan
Coming soon: Our Democracy Success Stories series! 🎉
Launching next week, our video series shows how inclusive, accountable, effective democratic governance can solve the problems that matter to people
Here is a taster of what's in store...
#DemocracyCan
Every day, every month, every year counts in building democracy. Each lesson we learn, each person that inspires us, and each injustice we help tackle - that's what makes us give everything we can, always. Thanks for your support @WFD_Democracy
WFD turns 32 today!🎉
In this record-breaking year of elections, we remain as committed as ever to fostering strong, inclusive democracies. A big thank you to all who have journeyed with us. Democracy needs all of us. Here's to many more years of collaboration and impact!
When I was a DFID staffer, the democratisation wave was reaching its full height. Now, we're seeing increasing autocratisation. That's why it's good news that democracy is higher up the UK aid agenda. My piece in @devex: https://t.co/bb9L1nAlU0
3/3: From climate adaptation to anti-corruption, conflict prevention to LGBT+ rights, the paper outlines priorities that WFD can help deliver through our support for fairer, more inclusive and accountable democratic systems around the world @WFD_Democracy we'll blog on the detail
1/3: Today's UK Government white paper on international development rightly acknowledges the challenge of increasing autocratisation and that strong democracies, underpinned by strong institutions, support sustainable development.
https://t.co/EHmm1sDvBw
It’s launched! New UK White Paper on International Development setting out our approach to tackle extreme poverty and climate change
#DevelopmentWhitePaper#UKAid
https://t.co/Adobj7Kpl8
2/3: Great to see the long-term vision for working in partnership with countries – taking a locally led approach which draws on a shared understanding of the context, objectives, and evidence of what works @WFD_Democracy
Two outstanding diplomats - we all benefit from their understanding and guidance as Ukraine secures its victory and deepens its democracy @FCDOHumanRights@WFD_Democracy
Friends, I will be leaving 🇺🇦 at the end of August which will conclude my 4 year term in this awesome & extraordinary job. From September do follow my successor @MartinHarrisOBE. Till then I will keep up the 🥊 pace.
5. Anticipate authoritarian efforts to circumvent democratic demands and ensure that if red lines are violated, there are consequences
6. Prioritise cases of gradual democratic erosion
7. Differentiate democratic strengthening from preventing authoritarian backsliding
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New report!
How (not) to engage with authoritarian states
We reveal the damage done by democratic gov'ts when they engage with authoritarian states + explain how they can "do no harm"
Download for free 👇
@WFD_Democracy@DesrosiersME
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https://t.co/2jzswbVO6P
Feeling the love and energy on International Women’s Day, as women leaders and civil society actors from across the world got together for an afternoon of networking and knowledge sharing, led by our very own @afropolitrix#IWD2023
We are looking for two new Governors to join our esteemed Board and support the evolution of the organisation's strategic direction. For more information can be found in the links below 👇
https://t.co/BQLpBJoe4c
https://t.co/uAPN5mDnvY
Speaker @LindsayHoyle_MP welcomes President #Zelenskyy to address the UK Parliament. “Bravery takes you through the biggest hardship to victory… We know Freedom will win. We know that victory will change the world” @WFD_Democracy
Westminster Hall has rarely seen a reception like this. An extraordinary moment in the UK Parliament as we stand united in the war against aggression @WFD_Democracy