Support democracy around the world

Democracy is good for people and our planet – but it is under attack and levels of global democracy have been declining. With action to strengthen democracy, we can counter authoritarian assault, tackle global challenges, and solve the problems that matter to people.

We need strong democracies to tackle global challenges and solve the problems that matter to people.

Democracy is good for people and our planet – but it is under attack and levels of global democracy have been declining for 17 years. With action to strengthen democracy, we can counter authoritarian assault, tackle global challenges, and solve the problems that matter to people.

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For UK MPs and parliamentary staff

WFD’s programmes around the world are bespoke to their context, and UK legislators, political parties, and parliamentary staff contribute their expertise and experience in a variety of ways—from providing mentoring to exchanging knowledge on panels—both in the UK and overseas.

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Caroline Noakes MP with women MPs in Morocco

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Lord Jack McConnell meeting Member of the Bangsamoro Parliament and Minister of Education Mohagher Iqbal in October 2022.

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Anne McLaughlin MP at a rally for Malawi's Parliamentary Women's Caucus

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Martin Vickers MP, UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to the Western Balkans and the chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Albania and Lisa Cameron MP at a WFD event in Albania.