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13 October 2025
25 September 2025
Celebrating 20 years of the UN Democracy Fund and brought together diplomats, UN officials, and civil society to discuss the future of democracy.
02 June 2025
The Charity Humanitarian Centre Abkhazeti (CHCA), with the support of the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF), aims to support vulnerable groups through awareness raising and advocacy to increase social inclusion in Georgia.
01 April 2025
The UN Office for Partnerships hosted a roundtable discussion, Building Democracies, on 19 March 2025 at the UN Headquarters, during the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69).
19 February 2025
In Haiti, the Nou Pap Dòmi initiative, supported by UNDEF, works with youth to tackle corruption and impunity through the Sitwayen Pa Dòmi project.
03 February 2025
By enabling local communities to report issues and engage with authorities, the Kosovo* Democratic Institute is driving change in municipalities for a greener, more sustainable future.
17 January 2025
Armenian women farmers joined a UNDEF-backed event promoting leadership and climate-smart agriculture.
16 December 2024
The Youth Association for Development aims to enhance women's political participation in Quetta, Baluchistan, a region known for its male-dominated social and political landscape.
11 December 2024
Empowering youth to drive civic and environmental change, the Strengthening Youth Movements for Inclusion in Local Development Policy in Colombia project amplifies their voices through advocacy campaigns and innovative social media strategies.
29 November 2024
In Albania, a transformative project supported by UNDEF seeks to establish a robust legislative framework that promotes online safety and gender equality.
13 November 2024
The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) held its second board meeting of the year, bringing together distinguished members to set priorities for 2025, focusing on strengthening civil society projects that improve governance and protect and promote civic space.
08 November 2024
The Legal Aid Society (LAS) based in Karachi, with the support of the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) aims to tackle major issues related to marriage practices in Sindh Province.
Voice to Action: International Day of Democracy 2025
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SDG Lounge - Growing Local Solutions
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Empowering the next generation: Democracy for climate justice
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