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Through this programme, WFD is proud to have supported women MPs across the MENA region to enhance women’s political leadership, promote pathways for women to enter politics, and strengthen legislation to protect women and girls from violence and discrimination.
WFD works to strengthen the UK-Nepal democratic and parliamentary relationship by sharing knowledge and best practices and exchanging experiences through bilateral as well as regional forums. WFD encourages and supports peer-to-peer learning between parliaments, MPs, and parliamentary staff, as well as one-on-one mentoring, meetings, national workshops, regional seminars, and international conferences. This work benefits and strengthens the functioning of parliamentary practitioners.
WFD seeks an individual or team of national consultant(s) to serve as a course convenor for the 18-month Political Leadership Development Programme in Jordan (March 2025-August 2026).
Jordan |
Terms of Reference: Needs-based assessment for the Women’s Academy for Africa programme.
WFD is looking for research consultancy on intergenerational perspectives and a resilient social contract for Lebanon’s democratic future.
Lebanon |
More than two decades since the 1998 reforms that brought an end to the New Order regime and returned the power to vote in direct elections to the people, Indonesia is often called a beacon of democracy in the Southeast Asia region. However, challenges to inclusive and accountable politics across the different levels of Indonesia’s complex democracy remain.
WFD seeks to commission a national expert(s) (individual or small team) to undertake a context analysis and scoping of the political landscape in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs).
WFD and Morocco's House of Representatives have officially launched an Environmental Democracy programme to enhance parliamentary engagement in climate action.
Morocco |
WFD supports electoral integrity around the world. We do this by encouraging reforms that contribute to free and fair elections. We also organise election observation and conduct research on electoral reform.
WFD has been working and contributing towards strengthening democracy in Nigeria since 2012, promoting inclusive, open, and transparent governance and championing gender and human rights. We also work to promote the participation of young people, women, and persons with disabilities in elections and support the legislature to review and pass laws protecting women and girls against violence. This is in line with WFD’s strategic country focus of promoting inclusive citizens participation and accountable governance.
The 15th General Election of November 2022 marked a pivotal moment for Malaysia, ushering in a new government coalition after a period of political instability. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the nation embarked on a path of reform and renewal. Aligned with this national aspiration, Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) is committed to collaborating with the Malaysian government and parliament to solidify institutional reforms.
WFD Taiwan is working to strengthening democratic resilience by developing evidence-based research and fostering long-term partnerships between democratic actors in Taiwan and their international counterparts. Since November 2021, WFD has been building a strong evidence base of what works in strengthening democratic resilience. This includes conducting political economy analysis, public perception polling, and facilitating roundtable discussions between Taiwan and international peers. Our research, analysis, and engagement provide democratic actors with valuable insights to reinforce democratic values such as transparency, accountability and inclusion.
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".
WFD started working in Maldives in July 2019. Our current Democratic Accountability and Stability Strengthening programme has two main focus areas; enhancing the operation of parliamentary committees to promote accountability and scrutiny of laws, and strengthening of parliamentary processes and procedures for the Parliament to become a more inclusive, gender-responsive and accountable institution. WFD’s work in the Maldives supports MPs, parliamentary staff and civil society organisations through exposure, technical assistance and capacity building opportunities.