Inclusion

All democracies should be founded on the principles of equality, representation, and participation. In order for a democracy to function effectively, it is essential that all citizens have equal access to political processes and have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives. We work to contribute to amplifying the voices of young people, women, minorities and people with disabilities within democratic processes.

Youth

15 March 2023 | Article

A Menu of Commitments for Youth Participation

The Youth Democracy Cohort has launched its Menu of Possible Commitments for Participating in the Summit for Democracy.

13 September 2022 | Article

The voice of the 50%: EPD announces its co-leadership of the Youth Civic and Political Engagement Cohort of the Summit for Democracy

The Youth Democracy Cohort will be officially launched during the International Day of Democracy Brussels on September 15.

29 July 2022 | Case study

Exploring Worldwide Democratic Innovations – A case study of Ghana

This case study on Ghana puts political parties under investigative lens, exploring how the country’s two main political parties have risen to prominence by innovating their structures.

27 November 2020 | Article

New EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy: A pledge to a more inclusive future

What does the EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy 2020-2024 bring to the table? What are some of the most interesting additions and what do these mean for democracy support?

03 June 2022 | Article

Djuntu pa Igualdadi! Fighting Gender-based Violence with a participatory approach

We interview our partners from the Cape Verdean Association to take stock of the progress made so far in the implementation of gender-based violence laws and policies in Cabo Verde.

07 December 2021 | Paper

Djuntu pa Igualdadi! Fighting Gender-based Violence with a participatory approach

We interview our partners from the Cape Verdean Association to take stock of the progress made so far in the implementation of gender-based violence laws and policies in Cabo Verde.

06 May 2020 | Paper

Consultation on the Gender Action Plan

EPD, DEMO Finland, DIPD, NHC, NIMD, PIN and WFD took part in a consultation to inform the future Gender Action Plan (GAP III).

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EQUAL – EU 4 Women Empowerment in Armenia

EU-JDID

Djuntu pa igualdadi! A participatory response to gender-based violence (Cape Verde)

Nuestros derechos en la Agenda 2030 (Paraguay)

Parfait

Promoción de la participación ciudadana a nivel nacional y local en el ciclo de las Políticas Públicas de Protección Social para la cohesión en Paraguay

Supporting Engagement in European Elections and Democratic Societies (SEEEDS)

Support to initiatives promoting peaceful, transparent and credible elections in Ghana and increasing the participation of women in politics

The Charter Project Africa

Women and Youth in Democracy (WYDE) Civic Engagement

Inclusion

Youth

A Menu of Commitments for Youth Participation

The voice of the 50%: EPD announces its co-leadership of the Youth Civic and Political Engagement Cohort of the Summit for Democracy

Exploring Worldwide Democratic Innovations – A case study of Ghana

New EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy: A pledge to a more inclusive future

Women

Djuntu pa Igualdadi! Fighting Gender-based Violence with a participatory approach

Bolstering Women’s Political Power: Lessons from the EU’s Gender Action Plan II

Women’s Wave: A celebration of women’s transformational leadership

Consultation on the Gender Action Plan

Underrepresented groups

Exploring Worldwide Democratic Innovations – A case study of Lebanon

Djuntu pa Igualdadi! Fighting Gender-based Violence with a participatory approach

Consultation on the Gender Action Plan

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