The Democracy Stories Lab is live! An open call for creators to share visual stories about what democracy could look and feel like. 4 winners get $1,000. 5 honorable mentions get $500. Applications open July 14. See the full call + stay updated→ www.peoplepowered.org/news-content...

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We're looking for creators who can tell compelling stories about voice, power, and collective decision-making — with up to $1,000 in awards.

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Most people still believe in democracy, but dissatisfaction with how it works is at a record high. New research from the Democracy Narratives Alliance digs into which narratives actually rebuild support + which ones backfire. 🔗 peoplepowered.org/news-content/new-research-how-to-talk-about-democracy

New Research: How to Talk About Democracy — People Powered

New research from the Democracy Narratives Alliance maps what works (and what doesn't) when talking about democracy.

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#Research 💡 How did Europe support democracy around the world in 2025? 📑 The European Democracy Support Annual Review 2025, our flagship report produced in collaboration with @carnegieeurope.bsky.social is just out! Download the report now 👉 carnegieendowment.org/research/202...

📣🚨 New Briefing Paper Alert ! 📃 We are excited to announce the launch of our briefing paper on TikTok, Politics and Elections, co-produced with @wfd.org ➡️ www.wfd.org/tiktok-polit... 🧵[1/4]

TikTok, politics and power: Implications for democracy

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WFD-led Gender Observatory initiative has united 15 organisations to combat violence against women in politics in Indonesia. From fragmented efforts to a powerful push for change – read more: buff.ly/qA3lVCc #GenderEquality #WomenInPolitics #Indonesia #PolicyReform #VAWP

WFD strengthened Ukraine’s democracy in 2024-2025 by: ✅ Supporting Verkhovna Rada ✅ Helping parties understand citizens' priorities ✅ Building UK-Ukraine partnerships ✅ Working with parties, civil society and local government on recovery. 🔗 Learn more: www.wfd.org/story/streng...

Happy Eid al-Adha to all our colleagues, partners, and friends celebrating! Wishing you a joyful, blessed, and peaceful Eid 🌙 #EidMubarak2025

Throughout the GIA programme in Sierra Leone, WFD has focused on strengthening the role of parliament in promoting democracy, enhancing public debt oversight, supporting women’s political leadership, and deepening civil society engagement. Read more: www.wfd.org/story/streng...

Over the past 14 years, WFD's locally-led team in Morocco has worked in close partnership with the Moroccan Parliament to promote #accountability, #transparency, and #inclusion. We are proud to highlight ten key achievements—among many—that illustrate the progress made: www.wfd.org/story/buildi...

In the January–March 2025 quarter, the Grant-in-Aid (GIA) programme in Kenya enabled WFD to deliver reform-focused interventions that advanced accountability and legislative effectiveness. Read more about the programme's highlights ⤵️ www.wfd.org/story/advanc... #StrengthenDemocracy #Kenya

From inclusive political party reform to the institutionalisation of post-legislative scrutiny (PLS), the FCDO-funded Nigeria Open Political Party (NOPP) project is contributing to a more open and accountable democratic environment in Nigeria. Read more: www.wfd.org/story/promot... #Democracy

Just launched: A new brief on combating manipulative AI to protect democracy The future of democracy depends on harnessing AI's benefits while defending against its misuse. Our recommendations provide practical steps for policymakers: Read the full report: www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r...

Unsustainable, untransparent public debt can lead to instability sparked by fiscal cuts and cost of living increases. When governments spend more on debt than on health or education, people suffer. Our toolkit helps parliaments strengthen oversight of public debt: www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r...

What is the cost of politics and why does it matter? Watch our brand new explainer to find out 👇 Westminster Foundation for Democracy is leading efforts to investigate and address the cost of politics in more than 40 countries worldwide. youtu.be/vlL56toIeOQ

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What is the cost of politics? Watch Westminster Foundation for Democracy's animation which explains what the cost of politics is, why it matters, and what we...

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📢 Announcing the final 4 research papers in our Public Debt Integrity Series — released today! This collection of 13 research papers is a joint knowledge building initiative of the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) and WFD. Explore the papers: www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r...

📢Job alert: We are recruiting a Programme Administrative and Finance Assistant in The Gambia This full-time role involves managing finance, administration, reporting, and logistical support for programmes. Find out more and apply for this role by 15 May: wfd.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoa...

Programme Administrative and Finance Assistant – The Gambia (May 2025)

An experienced Admin and Finance individual is required to lead and manage financial operations, and to support on program implementation in The Gambia.

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Our impact in numbers: In 2024-2025, WFD worked to strengthen democracy in more than 58 countries and territories across the world. More than 44,000 people participated in our 64 locally-led programmes and, we engaged with 4463 parliamentarians.

📢 Announcing three new additions to the Public Debt Integrity Series, released today. The series is a joint knowledge building initiative of the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) and WFD. Read the papers now: www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r... #DebtTransparency #Democracy

WFD’s Parliamentorship Initiative in Serbia, inspired by the UK Youth Parliament, partnered 20 young people with MPs, to address youth violence. 💡 From mental health to digital safety they drafted 33 policy recommendations. Learn more about the initiative:

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📢 Announcing three new additions to the Public Debt Integrity Series, released today. The series is a joint knowledge building initiative of the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) and WFD. Read the papers now: www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r... #DebtTransparency

The cost of politics report - out now! Why is running for office in South Africa still out of reach for so many? Understand the financial, social, and emotional price of political participation—especially for youth, women, and independent candidates. Download: costofpolitics.net/east-and-sou...

Happy Easter to all our colleagues, partners, and friends celebrating! We wish you a joyful and peaceful Easter. 🌿 #HappyEaster2025

🌐 We’re excited to announce that WFD’s Guidelines for AI in parliaments are now accessible in seven languages: English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Ukrainian, Macedonian, and Albanian, with French and Greek versions coming soon! 🔗 Download the guidelines: buff.ly/FwLPyDG #AI #StrengthenDemocracy

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📒 New publication! This briefing paper, by Jamie Hitchen, identifies six action areas to strengthen responses to the high cost of politics, based on discussions from the two-day Democracy Action Partnership (DAP) event held in Indonesia in Dec 2024. Explore the report: www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r...

Out today: New series of research papers on public debt integrity in Africa Unsustainable, untransparent public debt can lead to instability. Effective parliamentary oversight isn't just about fiscal responsibility—it's about strengthening democratic governance itself. www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r...

Information manipulators are coordinating attacks on democracy. Our response? We need to coordinate even better. New from our experts: Five examples of coalition-building to protect information integrity, showing how democracies can fight back through collaboration.

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WFD is committed to promoting a safe space for women in politics, essential for lasting political stability. In Montenegro, we helped establish a community addressing violence against women in politics, bringing women leaders together to find real solutions. Read more⬇️ www.wfd.org/news/wfd-mon...

We're hiring: Join our Centre of Expertise team as Practice Lead – Governance and Politics. 📍 Location: UK-based (Remote option available) 📅 Contract: Fixed-term (June 2025 – March 2026, with possible extension) Find more details and apply by 20 April 2025 ⤵️

Practice Lead Governance and Politics - Centre of Expertise (April 2025)

WFD is looking to for a Practice Lead with significant strategic experience in Governance and Politics to support our Centre of Expertise.

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🤝 Building partnerships: Ukrainian delegation visits Manchester WFD organised a study visit for Ukrainian officials to Manchester, to explore UK local governance. These exchanges highlight the role of local governance in strengthening democracy. 📹 Watch the video to hear their reflections

Building partnerships between the UK and Sri Lanka 🤝 Our teams all over the world and the programmes they lead build strong partnerships. On 29-30 March, our Sri Lanka team organised an exchange between members of the newly-elected Sri Lankan parliament and a UK parliamentary delegation. 🇱🇰 🇬🇧