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Democracy, Rights, and Governance

With its members and partners, InterAction seeks to promote human rights, support government transparency and accountability, and advocate for independent and politically active civil society across the globe.

Updates

Empowering Civil Society

Civil Society Declaration of Democratic Principles: 2023 Summit for Democracy

Freedom House

Mar 28, 2023

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

Sep 15, 2022

Crises & Countries in Conflict

InterAction Members Raise Concerns on the Humanitarian Situation in Afghanistan

On August 31, 2021, InterAction’s Kathryn Striffolino spoke at the Center for Strategic and International Studies Forum on Afghanistan. She told the virtual…

Jillian Watt

Kathryn Striffolino

Aug 12, 2022

Crises & Countries in Conflict

InterAction Statement Condemning the Execution of Pro-Democracy Activists in Myanmar

InterAction condemns the execution of four Myanmar pro-democracy and opposition leaders and is deeply concerned over the humanitarian implications of the increasing violence in Myanmar.

InterAction

Aug 4, 2022

Crises & Countries in Conflict

Statement on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Russia has violated Ukraine’s sovereignty and democracy by invading Ukraine and has put civilians in danger. Independent news outlets and human rights organizations have…

InterAction

Mar 1, 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…