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On 19-20 March, UK political parties – Conservatives, DUP, Green Party, Liberal Democrats, Labour, Plaid Cymru and SNP – in partnership with WFD, will convene legislators and activists from 20 countries for a two-day conference in London to identify practical means to address violence against women in politics.
There are widespread protests in Georgia opposing the Law on Foreign Influence. WFD urges the Georgian government to heed its citizens' concerns and reconsider the law.
Having carefully assessed the Serbian political and economic context, we decided to focus our programming on circular and youth migrations, youth political engagement, and work with political parties and organisations.
As well as debating and adopting new legislation aimed at establishing a sustainable legal framework for the governance of AI, parliaments are also exploring and experimenting with the application of AI in their own operations. New WFD guidelines can help guide their efforts.
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.
Our message reflecting on the conflicts that are raging as the world marked the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Post-Legislative Scrutiny: From a Model for Parliamentarians to a CSO Strategic and Operational Tool
This guide for civil society explains what PLS is, why it is important, and how to go about it. The report focuses on LGBTIQ+ organisations and their priorities and the tools it contains are adaptable for civil society organisations working in different contexts, on different issues, and with different capacities.
Guide |
A new report by WFD compiles information from desk-based research and interviews with relevant stakeholders. A variety of examples from neighbouring countries in the region such as South Korea, Japan and from countries in other regions such as UK, New Zealand, Jordan, and Kuwait are also incorporated. Taking all this information into account this report provides recommendations as to how Bangsamoro’s government can become better equipped to manage corruption.
Bangsamoro, Philippines | Report |
These case studies on political party transparency were written by members of political parties or persons affiliated to party think tanks and research institutes from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo.
Human rights violators should be scared. More and more democratic countries are holding them individually accountable for their crimes and are issuing individual so-called ‘Magnitsky Sanctions’ to target them where it hurts most: their pockets and their freedom to travel.
Briefing |
In the third publication of WFD’s anti-bribery and integrity series, a comparative analysis is carried out of the UK Bribery Act (2010) and anti-corruption legislation in Ukraine, Indonesia and Kenya.
Study |
WFD in Maldives organised a two-day parliamentary induction program for the newly elected Members of Parliament of the People's Majlis.
Maldives |
Since 2015, WFD has collaborated with the Parliament of Sri Lanka to reinforce financial scrutiny committees and Sectoral Oversight Committees (SOCs), providing professional development training and developing guidelines for effective scrutiny and oversight. Between 2016-2019, WFD facilitated UK-Sri Lanka parliamentary exchanges for oversight insights.
This IDAHOBIT, we must ask: How do we ensure that political decision-makers see and listen to LGBT+ people and incorporate their views and needs into COVID-19 responses?