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Democracy, Rights, and Governance

Empowering Civil Society

Celebrating the International Day of Democracy

Media freedom is the lifeblood of democracy, and the ability of journalists to report freely is a critical indicator of democracy. Without media freedom, the…
Jenny Marron
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Sep 15, 2022
Crises & Countries in Conflict

Ukraine: NGOs On The Ground

InterAction provides tailored Media Alerts highlighting the work our Members are implementing around the world. This week’s Media Alert focuses on the NGO response…
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Feb 28, 2022
U.S. Foreign Assistance

Choose to Invest FY 2022

Choose to Invest provides Congress, the administration, and other interested stakeholders with funding recommendations and justifications for 45 poverty-focused accounts and programs
InterAction
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Jan 28, 2021
Global Development

A Reflection on the State of American Democracy

Democracy rests on laws, on policies debated from different political perspectives, and on civilians who have the right to protest and speak truth to power.
Sam Worthington
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Jan 8, 2021
Global Development

Commemorating Human Rights Day

“Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home—so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any…
Josephine Thornton
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Dec 10, 2020
Empowering Civil Society

A Crisis Beyond COVID-19

Every September 15, the world comes together for a day of reflection on the struggle for democracy. Set against the backdrop of COVID-19, we view…
Andy Wilson
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Sep 15, 2020
Empowering Civil Society

Protecting Migrants’ Civic Freedoms Amid COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has been called the “great equalizer.” However, its trajectory has hit certain populations more than others. Migrant groups, in particular, are…
Kate Barth
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Aug 31, 2020
Empowering Civil Society

From Difficulty Comes Strength

Every year on August 12, the United Nations celebrates International Youth Day to highlight the value that youth bring to the international sphere. However,…
Luci Meade
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Aug 11, 2020