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19 February 2025

In Haiti, the Nou Pap Dòmi initiative, supported by UNDEF, works with youth to tackle corruption and impunity through the Sitwayen Pa Dòmi project.

03 February 2025

By enabling local communities to report issues and engage with authorities, the Kosovo* Democratic Institute is driving change in municipalities for a greener, more sustainable future.

 

17 January 2025

Armenian women farmers joined a UNDEF-backed event promoting leadership and climate-smart agriculture.
 

16 December 2024

The Youth Association for Development aims to enhance women's political participation in Quetta, Baluchistan, a region known for its male-dominated social and political landscape.

 

11 December 2024

Empowering youth to drive civic and environmental change, the Strengthening Youth Movements for Inclusion in Local Development Policy in Colombia project amplifies their voices through advocacy campaigns and innovative social media strategies.

 

29 November 2024

In Albania, a transformative project supported by UNDEF seeks to establish a robust legislative framework that promotes online safety and gender equality.

 

13 November 2024

The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) held its second board meeting of the year, bringing together distinguished members to set priorities for 2025, focusing on strengthening civil society projects that improve governance and protect and promote civic space.
 

08 November 2024

The Legal Aid Society (LAS) based in Karachi, with the support of the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) aims to tackle major issues related to marriage practices in Sindh Province.

 

31 October 2024

The UN Democracy Fund discussed women’s leadership, climate change mitigation and related issues with partners working in the MENA region.

 

23 October 2024

UNDP and UNDEF organized a special webinar dedicated to deliberative democracy and how this concept can be applied to enhance citizen engagement in public spheres.

 

17 October 2024

The Kosovo Democratic Institute supports civil society organizations in 12 Kosovo* municipalities to engage with local authorities in ensuring the implementation of commitments to green governance.

 

04 October 2024

The Gender Centre for Empowering Development (GenCED) Ghana is achieving notable progress in encouraging young women's involvement in political parties through its project "Enhancing Young Women’s Participation in Political Parties in Ghana."