What does #RenewingDemocracy look like in practice? Through the @glodemcoalition.bsky.social, partners like Nuru Trust Network are supporting young innovators in Kenya to use civic tech to address local challenges and strengthen democratic participation. #AfroTech2026 #CodeForHumanRights

What could undermine democratic resilience over the next 10 years? As part of @internationalidea.bsky.social’s #ReimaginingDemocracy workshop, participants considered the pressures that could shape democracy in the decade ahead. This testimonial highlights one of the risks that matter most.

In a reflection from @kettering.org, Elisenda Ballesté shares insights from @glodemcoalition.bsky.social #GDCForum2026 about how democratic systems are adapting to rapid changes. Part of the #RenewingDemocracy campaign, this blog reflects on what it means to renew democracy today. Link in comments.

What does democratic renewal require? Two @glodemcoalition.bsky.social #ThankYouDemocracy episodes explore this: Cynthia Chigwenya: intergenerational solidarity & youth engagement in Southern Africa Kyra Buchko: polarization, power, & renewal in the Americas Link in comments. #RenewingDemocracy

@internationalidea.bsky.social partnered with @clubdemadrid.bsky.social for the 2nd meeting of the Global Commission on Democracy & Multilateralism, inaugurated by His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain. IDEA contributed the Working Group's findings to shape the final report, to be launched at #UNGA81

Future generations cannot vote. Yet today's decisions will shape the world they inherit. Our new report explores how democratic institutions can better represent future interests and address long-term challenges. 🔗 Read more: doi.org/10.31752/17702

A new article from International IDEA’s Oscar Brown explores how the European Union’s Tech Sovereignty Package reflects growing efforts to strengthen control over critical digital infrastructure. Read the full analysis via the link in the comments. #DigitalGovernance #DigitalDemocracy

Join us during London Climate Action Week for the launch of International IDEA's report on institutional innovations for future generations & a discussion on how democratic institutions can become more climate-responsive. 📅 24 June | 11:45–12:30 BST 🔗 More & register: www.idea.int/events/londo...

Meet International IDEA at Almedalen! Artificial Intelligence, Democracy, and the 2026 Swedish Elections 23 June, 13.30-14.20 Democracy Under Pressure: Polarization, Disinformation, and Electoral Integrity 24 June, 11.00-11.45 En mötesplats för demokratins försvarare 25 juni 2026, 17.00-18.00

#Almedalen 2026! Join us for our events on Tuesday 23 June. Read more about the event here: almedalsveckan.info/rg/almedalsv...

Can democratic resilience strengthen national security? That was the question at the heart of our recent discussion on democracy, resilience and security. ▶️ Watch highlights from the conversation

This week in New Delhi, International IDEA & #IIIDEM are bringing together EMBs & participants for hands-on training on electoral resilience & crisis management, strengthening preparedness in an increasingly complex global electoral landscape. #ProtectingElections #ElectoralIntegrity #IDEAIndia2026

🌍 The Africa and West Asia Regional Office in Pretoria, South Africa is officially opened! This marks a new chapter for democracy support across Africa and West Asia. A proud milestone for the AWA team and for everyone working to advance inclusive & resilient democracy across Africa and West Asia.

#IDEACouncil of Member States convened for its spring session and reviewed key results from 2025, was informed of India’s priorities as Chair, exchanged on topical initiates on democracy, security and resilience and advanced core institutional matters. #RenewingDemocracy

How does democracy support translate into impact on the ground? The briefing to #IDEACouncil presented #IDEAin2025 impact stories, highlighting lessons & results from #Nigeria to #Ukraine and the global work on money in politics. Read more: www.idea.int/annual-revie... #RenewingDemocracy

TODAY, the Global Democracy Coalition & International IDEA will contribute to a panel discussion taking place in the context of the Global Progressive Mobilization in Barcelona: Beyond Government-Led Democracy Initiatives: Building Cross-Sector Multistakeholder Alliances. #RenewingDemocacy

"Upholding and strengthening #democracy in today’s extremely difficult context will be impossible without public trust in processes, like credible elections, as well as in outcomes, like equality and prosperity." - @kevincasasz.bsky.social at the #CouncilOfEurope. #RenewingDemocracy

International IDEA held the year’s first Steering Committee meeting on 24 March. The meeting was chaired by India 🇮🇳, and featured a presentation of India’s 2026 Chairship priorities. Thanks to all participants for the constructive engagement as we prepare for the April Council meeting!

Last week, @internationalidea.bsky.social brought together policymakers, journalists, academics, activists and youth for a Nordic‑Baltic Foresight Workshop & Youth Hub. Participants envisioned democracy in 2050, built scenarios and identified actions to strengthen democratic resilience. 🌱

International IDEA hosted the regional launch of the Integrated Framework for #ProtectingElections in Addis Ababa, bringing together partners working to strengthen electoral integrity across #Africa and beyond. Explore the key insights & lessons learned ⬇️ www.idea.int/news/interna...

It was a pleasure to present International IDEA's Global State of Democracy Initiative and our work on democratic resilience to several members of @sverigesriksdag.bsky.social We discussed trends in democracy, and how we can work together to #ProtectDemocracy in Sweden and worldwide.

"At this very moment around the world, in parliaments and in the streets, women are advancing democracy by fighting for #EqualityForAll. #IWD2026 is highlighting their contributions & the gap that remains in gender equality, which is nothing less than a gap in democracy." - @kevincasasz.bsky.social

The Integrated Framework for #ProtectingElections, developed with Canada, offers versatile, customizable and gender‑sensitive resources to help national stakeholders prevent, withstand and respond to electoral risks, threats and crises. 🔗 Read more about its launch: www.idea.int/news/integra...

During the #MSC2026, our side event focused on how to leverage & reinforce democracy’s capabilities as both a means and an end for #security- especially, on how to #ProtectElections as a core mechanism of democracy’s sustainability and renewal, and as critical infrastructure for democratic security.

Brazil's representative, Eduardo Pereira e Ferreira, stated that it's important to reinforce our commitment to multilateralism and to collaborate more in the areas of cyberspace, AI, social media, and global programmes. #RenewingDemocracy #ResilientDemocracy

In his Keynote speech, Peter M. Wagner, Director of the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments, explained how the European Commission works with civil society and state authorities as valuable guardians of democracy and stability. #RenewingDemocracy #ResilientDemocracy

"What we need is not less democracy, but more #ResilientDemocracy: democracy able to withstand the threats of the present and realize the dreams of the future," emphasized @kevincasasz.bsky.social, Secretary-General of International IDEA, in his opening remarks. #RenewingDemocracy

This week, International IDEA's Member States are meeting in #Brussels to discuss Democratic Resilience in an era of Global Insecurity. #RenewingDemocracy #ResilientDemocracy

The #DemocracyIsSecurity panel discussion featuring H.E. Thierry Carlier, Ambassador of @franceinsweden.bsky.social, @nscanu.bsky.social's Tom Rogers and Michael Malm, Strategist at @forsvarsmakten.se, moderated by Katarzyna Gardapkhadze, focused on democratic resilience and control, and elections.

"The risks and threats that democracies face in recent years speak to the need to rethink security as a society", said Professor Rory Medcalf AM, Head of National Security College at the Australian National University, during the #DemocracyIsSecurity event in Stockholm.