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What helps people see themselves as leaders?

At #IDDBrussels, grassroots voices from Uganda, Nigeria & Colombia highlighted the need for recognition, resources & sustained support.

“Sometimes it is not lack of ability, it is inability to imagine yourself in it.” - Tosin Ajayi.

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Can democracy be both a core value and a strategic asset?

At #IDDBrussels, discussions explored how democratic governance can strengthen security, resilience and international partnerships, while delivering for citizens and building trust.

#RenewingDemocracy # IDDBrussels

What does #RenewingDemocracy look like in practice? Through the @glodemcoalition.bsky.social, partners like Nuru Trust Network are supporting young innovators in Kenya to use civic tech to address local challenges and strengthen democratic participation.
#AfroTech2026 #CodeForHumanRights

In a reflection from @kettering.org, Elisenda Ballesté shares insights from @glodemcoalition.bsky.social #GDCForum2026 about how democratic systems are adapting to rapid changes. Part of the #RenewingDemocracy campaign, this blog reflects on what it means to renew democracy today. Link in comments.

What does democratic renewal require? Two @glodemcoalition.bsky.social #ThankYouDemocracy episodes explore this:

Cynthia Chigwenya: intergenerational solidarity & youth engagement in Southern Africa
Kyra Buchko: polarization, power, & renewal in the Americas

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#IDEACouncil of Member States convened for its spring session and reviewed key results from 2025, was informed of India’s priorities as Chair, exchanged on topical initiates on democracy, security and resilience and advanced core institutional matters. #RenewingDemocracy

How does democracy support translate into impact on the ground?

The briefing to #IDEACouncil presented #IDEAin2025 impact stories, highlighting lessons & results from #Nigeria to #Ukraine and the global work on money in politics.

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"Upholding and strengthening #democracy in today’s extremely difficult context will be impossible without public trust in processes, like credible elections, as well as in outcomes, like equality and prosperity." - @kevincasasz.bsky.social at the #CouncilOfEurope. #RenewingDemocracy

On #IWD2026 and every day, International IDEA supports equal rights and justice #ForAllWomenAndGirls as an integral part of #RenewingDemocracy.

Even with legal frameworks that offer a starting point towards equal rights, we know that more can and should be done. ⬇️ mailchi.mp/idea.int/new...

Brazil's representative, Eduardo Pereira e Ferreira, stated that it's important to reinforce our commitment to multilateralism and to collaborate more in the areas of cyberspace, AI, social media, and global programmes. #RenewingDemocracy #ResilientDemocracy

In his Keynote speech, Peter M. Wagner, Director of the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments, explained how the European Commission works with civil society and state authorities as valuable guardians of democracy and stability. #RenewingDemocracy #ResilientDemocracy

"What we need is not less democracy, but more #ResilientDemocracy: democracy able to withstand the threats of the present and realize the dreams of the future," emphasized @kevincasasz.bsky.social, Secretary-General of International IDEA, in his opening remarks. #RenewingDemocracy

This week, International IDEA's Member States are meeting in #Brussels to discuss Democratic Resilience in an era of Global Insecurity. #RenewingDemocracy #ResilientDemocracy

Democracy is under pressure — and traditional support models are reaching their limits.

Geopolitical shifts, shrinking civic space & declining trust demand new approaches.

👉 It’s time to rethink how we support democracy.

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The 2024 elections have reshaped the political landscape, leaving many Democrats questioning, “What’s next?”
Now is the time for resilience, not retreat. #focuslocally #doubledowondemocracy #renewingdemocracy #protectdemocracy