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Organizations and projects that fall into the AFWW cornerstone category of spreading liberal democracyThese links do not reflect our endorsement and we have no control over the content. If you find any broken links please let us know.
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The Carter Center
The Democracy Program works to build democratic institutions and inclusive societies worldwide, helping people have a meaningful voice in how they are governed. Program activities focus on two main areas: 1) Observing elections around the world and developing international standards for democratic elections. 2) Strengthening democracy by promoting the rule of law, expanding citizen participation in governance, and disseminating models, lessons, and best practices for democratic governance.
The Democracy Program works to build democratic institutions and inclusive societies worldwide, helping people have a meaningful voice in how they are governed. Program activities focus on two main areas: 1) Observing elections around the world and developing international standards for democratic elections. 2) Strengthening democracy by promoting the rule of law, expanding citizen participation in governance, and disseminating models, lessons, and best practices for democratic governance.
The Center for the Study of Democracy - UC Irvine
Sponsors research and education aimed at improving the democratic process in the United States and expanding democracy around the world. The democratic process is one of America's most precious natural resources, making many of the remarkable achievements in American society and economy possible; the global spread of democracy can similarly contribute to personal freedom, individual well-being and increased international cooperation. Provides publications and events.
Sponsors research and education aimed at improving the democratic process in the United States and expanding democracy around the world. The democratic process is one of America's most precious natural resources, making many of the remarkable achievements in American society and economy possible; the global spread of democracy can similarly contribute to personal freedom, individual well-being and increased international cooperation. Provides publications and events.
Citizens for Global Solutions
Citizens for Global Solutions envisions a future in which nations work together to abolish war, protect our rights and freedoms, and solve the problems facing humanity that no nation can solve alone. This vision requires effective democratic global institutions that will apply the rule of law while respecting the diversity and autonomy of national and local communities.
Citizens for Global Solutions envisions a future in which nations work together to abolish war, protect our rights and freedoms, and solve the problems facing humanity that no nation can solve alone. This vision requires effective democratic global institutions that will apply the rule of law while respecting the diversity and autonomy of national and local communities.
Freedom House
A non-profit, nonpartisan organization. Freedom is possible only in democratic political systems in which governments are accountable to their people; the rule of law prevails; and freedoms of expression, association, belief and respect for the rights of minorities and women are guaranteed. We support nonviolent civic initiatives in societies where freedom is denied or under threat and we stand in opposition to ideas and forces that challenge the right of people to be free. Uses a vast array of international programs and publications to advance the worldwide expansion of political and economic freedom.
A non-profit, nonpartisan organization. Freedom is possible only in democratic political systems in which governments are accountable to their people; the rule of law prevails; and freedoms of expression, association, belief and respect for the rights of minorities and women are guaranteed. We support nonviolent civic initiatives in societies where freedom is denied or under threat and we stand in opposition to ideas and forces that challenge the right of people to be free. Uses a vast array of international programs and publications to advance the worldwide expansion of political and economic freedom.
International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA)
Created in 1995, an intergovernmental organization with member states from all continents. Has a mandate to support sustainable democracy worldwide. IDEA operates at an interface between those who analyse and monitor trends in democracy and those who engage directly in political reform or act in support of democracy at home and abroad. Works with new and long-established democracies. It operates at international, regional and national level, working in partnership with a range of institutions.
Created in 1995, an intergovernmental organization with member states from all continents. Has a mandate to support sustainable democracy worldwide. IDEA operates at an interface between those who analyse and monitor trends in democracy and those who engage directly in political reform or act in support of democracy at home and abroad. Works with new and long-established democracies. It operates at international, regional and national level, working in partnership with a range of institutions.
League of Women Voters
A nonpartisan political organization founded in 1920. Seeks to improve government and impact public policies through citizen education and advocacy. A unique decentralized structure, a grassroots organization, working in all 50 states at the national, state and local levels. The League neither supports nor opposes candidates but at the same time is wholeheartedly political and works to influence policy through advocacy.
A nonpartisan political organization founded in 1920. Seeks to improve government and impact public policies through citizen education and advocacy. A unique decentralized structure, a grassroots organization, working in all 50 states at the national, state and local levels. The League neither supports nor opposes candidates but at the same time is wholeheartedly political and works to influence policy through advocacy.
National Democratic Institute
Working to strengthen and expand democracy worldwide. Calling on a global network of volunteer experts, NDI provides practical assistance to civic and political leaders advancing democratic values, practices and institutions. NDI works with democrats in every region of the world to build political and civic organizations, safeguard elections, and to promote citizen participation, openness and accountability in government.
Working to strengthen and expand democracy worldwide. Calling on a global network of volunteer experts, NDI provides practical assistance to civic and political leaders advancing democratic values, practices and institutions. NDI works with democrats in every region of the world to build political and civic organizations, safeguard elections, and to promote citizen participation, openness and accountability in government.
The Open Society Institute (OSI)
A private operating and grantmaking foundation, aims to shape public policy to promote democratic governance, human rights, and economic, legal, and social reform. On a local level, OSI implements initiatives to support the rule of law, education, public health, and independent media. Also works to build alliances across borders and continents on issues such as combating corruption and rights abuses. A project of George Soros.
A private operating and grantmaking foundation, aims to shape public policy to promote democratic governance, human rights, and economic, legal, and social reform. On a local level, OSI implements initiatives to support the rule of law, education, public health, and independent media. Also works to build alliances across borders and continents on issues such as combating corruption and rights abuses. A project of George Soros.
Students for Global Democracy – Uganda
Students for Global Democracy – Uganda is a students led not-for-profit and non-partisan organization which inspires young people, principally students to adopt to the culture of leadership. good governance and sustainability, to effectively enable them participate in the democratic process and sustainable development of their country and the outside world.
Students for Global Democracy – Uganda is a students led not-for-profit and non-partisan organization which inspires young people, principally students to adopt to the culture of leadership. good governance and sustainability, to effectively enable them participate in the democratic process and sustainable development of their country and the outside world.
Please keep in mind that these links do not reflect our endorsement of the organizations, their products, or services. While we have tried to select carefully, AFWW has no control over the content of these sites and cannot guarantee the appropriateness of the sites from day to day or the quality of the organization's work. Last updated 8/17.