All published articles with the tag "democracy".
Photo: Freedom of expression and freedom of the press are the most alarming democratic challenges. Photo: Fcruse, www.flickr.com.
There is a great risk that countries will use the corona pandemic to exercise political control over citizens. That according to Olof Palme's International Center's new report.
November 30, 2020, Interview
Photo: Paul Becker / Becker1999, flickr.com.
Of: Mickey Thor
In the past month, tens of thousands of people have demonstrated in Nigeria's capital Abuja and the trade hub of Lagos. The protests go by the name EndSars and are aimed at the police unit Special Anti-Robbery Squad which has been accused of violent methods and corruption. The development magazine has talked to Leah Okenwa Emegwa, associate professor of public health science at the University of the Red Cross and originally from Nigeria, about the situation.
November 23, 2020, Interview
"Unit March". Protest against Lukashenko, September 6, 2020. Photo: Homoatrox. En.wikipedia.org 2020 Belarusian protests.
Of: Sofia Kliukina
The protests in Belarus against Lukashenko have been extensive in the autumn. During a digital seminar, three women talk about their experiences during the protests in Belarus.
November 20, 2020, Think piece
Photo: Ted Eytan, MD, 2020.11.06 Outside the White House, Washington, DC USA 311 46049 Flickr.com.
Of: Frida Efraimsson
The past week has been marked by the US presidential election where the Democrat Joe Biden finally took home the victory. The debaters have mainly criticized the Republicans' harsh attacks on electoral fraud and recalculation of votes. At the same time, a second round of corona infections in Europe has contributed to discussions.
November 12, 2020, Current debate
The power of civil society needs to be harnessed to reverse the anti-democratic trend. Photo from Women's March in Washington DC, October 2020. Photo: Mobilus In Mobili (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/)
Of: Ida Kronberg
Democracy is on the decline in the world, and the global health crisis created by the corona pandemic poses further challenges. This was discussed during the seminar "Democracy, human rights and the pandemic - impact and opportunities", organized by International IDEA.
November 6, 2020, Think piece
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When teacher Samuel Paty was assassinated in Paris after showing Muhammad characters, the discussion about freedom of speech and Islamist extremism flared up in the media. French President Macron faces harsh criticism from Turkish President Erdogan for his statements in connection with the terrorist attack, reports Sydsvenskan.
November 5, 2020, Current debate
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Of: Hillevi Axelsson
On October 28, Tanzania got a new president, but the election has been fraught with restrictions on democratic rights, according to several sources. "It is extremely worrying," said Deprose Muchena of Amnesty International.
November 2, 2020, News
Of: Rine Mansouri
Nearly half of Lebanon's population lives in poverty, according to the UN. Following the explosions in the Lebanese capital Beirut, protests against the current and previous regime, the country is in a severe economic and political crisis affecting millions of people.
October 12, 2020, News
Ecuador's Ombudsman Freddy Carrión Intriago has an important role to play in defending human rights. Photo: Defensoría del pueblo
A new decree in Ecuador is criticized for increasing the military's presence during protests and for allowing deadly violence against protesters. Human rights organizations stopped the decree in the Constitutional Court - with the help of the country's Ombudsman. The Development Magazine has spoken to the noted Ombudsman.
July 17, 2020, FUF-correspondents
Johan Lilja thinks that Swedish regions and municipalities have an important role to play internationally. Photo: Maria Jansson
Of: Johan Lily
The corona pandemic threatens already strained human rights around the world. It is now more important than ever with democratic institutions at the local level to function. Here, Swedish municipalities and regions with their knowledge and experience can make a difference, writes Johan Lilja at the International Center for Local Democracy.
July 15, 2020, Debate