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12 June 2025

Congo Handicap, with support from the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF), is strengthening the participation of women with and without disabilities in peace processes in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

 

01 April 2025

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).

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

Âé¶ą´«Ă˝ 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.

 

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