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The event gathered representatives of political parties, government bodies, civil society, international organisations and experts to discuss strategies that would support the country’s democratic development and serve as a foundation for its effective recovery during and after the war.
The high and often growing costs that individuals bear in seeking and maintaining political office are excluding people from politics, fuelling corruption, and fundamentally reshaping the way in which citizens and their elected representatives interact.
From 21–24 January 2025, representatives from all 16 regional political parties in the Bangsamoro travelled to Sri Lanka for a learning visit. This immersion provided valuable insights into how a whole-of-society approach contributed to peaceful elections in Sri Lanka.
A project that WFD delivers in Bangsamoro, an autonomous region in the southern Philippines, has won a UK Government Project Delivery Award, which recognises complex and ambitious projects across Government.
Through four retreats, women leaders had space to learn, reflect, and grow through mentorship from international political figures and practical workshops on leadership, communication, and public engagement.
WFD in Montenegro created a community that brings together key stakeholders, including members of the Women MP's Club and representatives from women's organisations within political parties. The goal is to better understand the causes and impact of violence against women in politics (VAWP) and to develop practical solutions to address this issue.
The workshop provided a unique platform for participants to engage in open and constructive dialogue, share best practices, and explore innovative strategies for effective collaboration on public fund management.
WFD's new chairperson and new Board members appointed by the Foreign Secretary
Lessons are learned from every election, and action can be taken to improve them ahead of the next vote. This article sets out some of the ways we will be supporting electoral integrity after the 2024 "year of elections".
The Gender Safety Assessment Tool Co-creation Workshop brought together voices that embody resilience and leadership in the fight against violence against women in politics (VAWP).
WFD and Morocco's House of Representatives have officially launched an Environmental Democracy programme to enhance parliamentary engagement in climate action.
As we approach the end of yet another significant year for global democracy, Anthony Smith, CEO at WFD shares his reflections from the past 12 months, as well as plans and predictions for 2025.
WFD recently hosted the inaugural Africa Liberal Network (ALN) Women’s Leadership Programme (WLP) Alumni Summit in Casablanca, Morocco, bringing together 20 inspiring African women leaders for two days of networking and leadership development.
In this blog, WFD's Esther Busiku explores the widespread misconceptions about gender-based violence (GBV) in Uganda, highlighting its many overlooked forms beyond physical abuse. The piece also underscores the urgent need for awareness, cultural change, and action to address GBV as a fundamental human rights issue.
The British High Commission in Banjul and WFD have officially launched an Environmental Democracy Project, a significant initiative aimed at addressing climate change issues in The Gambia.
