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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17 October 2024
The Kosovo Democratic Institute supports civil society organizations in 12 Kosovo* municipalities to engage with local authorities in ensuring the implementation of commitments to green governance.
27 September 2024
Global leaders and development experts gathered at the SDG Lounge to share insights and strategies for advancing peace and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
10 September 2024
A panel titled “Navigating AI for Governance and Citizen Engagement" convened at UN Headquarters ahead of the International Day of Democracy.
05 September 2024
At the recent HLPF on Sustainable Development, Juliana Uribe Villegas, Executive Director of Movilizatorio and a partner of the UNDEF, represented the voice of civil society in a pivotal discussion on the intersections between good governance and bold climate action.
29 July 2024
UN Office for Partnerships Highlights Crucial Role of Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions in Achieving the Global Goals.
01 July 2024
The UN Democracy Fund discussed women’s leadership, media freedom and related issues with a group of policymakers, NGO workers, and media representatives from Kyrgyzstan.
19 June 2024
In Brazil, UNDEF funded project gathers mothers and families of victims of police violence from different regions of Brazil aiming to place their agenda at the center of public debate.
14 June 2024
Village Focus International's two-year project was launched in January 2023 to provide legal awareness training to local communities, enhance the legal education of law students in these critical areas, and provide pro bono legal services to communities facing land and resource disputes.
31 May 2024
UNDEF Civil Society (CSO) Partners held a dynamic workshop during the United Nations Civil Society Conference in Nairobi held on May 9-10, 2024.
29 April 2024
The members of United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) Advisory Board met to review and endorse a selection of projects for its 18th Round of Funding totaling over USD 7.6 million.
22 March 2024
UNDEF hosted a round table bringing together a diverse cohort of civil society partners dedicated to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment on a global scale.
SDG Lounge - Growing Local Solutions
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Empowering the next generation: Democracy for climate justice
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