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On 13 March 2026, during the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) convened a round table discussion with civil society partners at UN Headquarters in New York. The…
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In Armenia, the youngest and most active participant of an UNDEF-supported project engaged peers to teach them soft skills and civic engagement.
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Buena Data supports the digital civic engagement of Argentina's youth.
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UNDEF project partner in Mali led a nationwide initiative to promote democratic oversight and transparency in the defense sector.
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Celebrating 20 years of the UN Democracy Fund and brought together diplomats, UN officials, and civil society to discuss the future of democracy.
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The Charity Humanitarian Centre Abkhazeti (CHCA), with the support of the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF), aims to support vulnerable groups through awareness raising and advocacy to increase social inclusion in Georgia…
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The UN Office for Partnerships hosted a roundtable discussion, Building Democracies, on 19 March 2025 at the UN Headquarters, during the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69).
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In Haiti, the Nou Pap Dòmi initiative, supported by UNDEF, works with youth to tackle corruption and impunity through the Sitwayen Pa Dòmi project.
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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.
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Armenian women farmers joined a UNDEF-backed event promoting leadership and climate-smart agriculture.
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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.
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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…
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