#IDEACouncil convened for a session chaired by Swiss Ambassador to Sweden Adrian Junker.
The Council reviewed highlights of the #IDEA30Years anniversary and approved a Strategy update along with the Programme and Budget for 2026.
We look forward to continued cooperation to advance #democracy.
To mark #IDEA30years and the 70th Anniversary of the Asia-Africa Conference, this workshop will convene key representatives from #Asia & #Africa to explore innovative strategies for enhancing the cost-efficiency and effectiveness of elections. Read more ⬇️ www.idea.int/events/inter...
Today, we celebrate #IDEA30years at #IDDBrussels's high-level opening session on #DemocracyForAll.
"Extreme inequality levels and extreme poverty are at odds with democracy. Perceived inability to deliver fairness is a weakness to tackle.” - @kevincasasz.bsky.social
On #InternationalDemocracyDay, explore #DemocracyForAll, our 2025 global advocacy campaign to amplify the importance of political representation and democratic rights of historically excluded groups. #IDEA30years
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During the 2nd week of June, International IDEA convened a series of events to mark #IDEA30years, including a Stockholm Conference on #ElectoralIntegrity jointly organized with the Swedish Election Authority and the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs. Read more ⬇️
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Leading democracy voices from over 40 countries came together to celebrate #IDEA30years & joined the Stockholm Conference on #ElectoralIntegrity, an initiative fostering global cooperation on electoral integrity and policy dialogue.
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#IDEA30Years high-level gathering in Stockholm is concluding with a special reception hosted at @sverigesriksdag.bsky.social, the heart of Sweden’s democracy.
Opening remarks were delivered by Speaker of the Riksdag Andreas Norlén and our Secretary-General @kevincasasz.bsky.social
A powerful panel featuring Patricia Danzi, Samson Itodo and Daniel Sachs, focused on the importance of leadership and commitment to democracy and #multilateralism.
Let us build #DemocracyForAll and nurture the aspirations of communities globally. #IDEA30years #DemocracyIsAVerb
"For three decades, @internationalidea.bsky.social has provided us with invaluable tools and information to monitor the state of democracy globally, such as the #DemocracyTracker. - Michelle Bachelet during her #IDEA30years keynote speech
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The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs hosts the flagship event of #IDEA30Years with remarks by Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard and Secretary-General @kevincasasz.bsky.social.
Former President of Chile Michelle Bachelet provided an engaging keynote speech. #DemocracyIsAVerb
The Council of Member States of International IDEA calls for continued and elevated efforts to protect and strengthen democracy, and for coordinated action in support of democratic principles, institutions, values and resilience.
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#IDEA30Years Council meeting was chaired by Patricia Danzi, Director General of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.
Senior officials from Member States across the globe discussed the future of democracy support and the Institute’s strategic direction.
🎊 #IDEA30Years democracy jubilee culminates today as Member States, electoral agencies and partners globally gather in Stockholm!
Key activities include the Council meeting and events hosted by the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs and @sverigesriksdag.bsky.social.
Stay tuned for highlights.
Financial cuts in global development and the risk of electoral assistance legitimizing undemocratic processes are prompting a review of approaches to electoral assistance. The last session addresses what support EMBs need in a rapidly changing political environment.
#IDEA30years #ProtectElections
“In #BritishColumbia, new legislations and new partnerships were our tools to counter threats and build resilience” - Anton Boegman, Chief Electoral Officer of Elections BC, Canada
#IDEA30years #ProtectElections
“Chile has a history of a strong political party system but in the last 10-15 years, fragmentation and polarization has weakened this system”. - Pamela Figueroa, President of the Electoral Service of Chile
#IDEA30years #ProtectElections
“In a rapidly changing world, the role of Electoral Management Bodies is evolving. In #Ukraine we have been faced with the worst challenge of all, war.” - Vitalii Plukar, Deputy Chairperson at The Central Election Commission of Ukraine
#IDEA30years #ProtectElections
In the Stockholm Conference on #ElectoralIntegrity 3rd session, we present recent or upcoming examples of regulatory reform. We will reflect on the challenges of upholding democratic and electoral principles in regulatory design.
#IDEA30years #ProtectElections
“In the #Philippines, we have instituted gender anti discrimination laws. We continue to learn and enhance our electoral processes” - Sonia Bea L. Wee-Lozada, Director IV at the Commission on Elections of the Philippines
#IDEA30years #ProtectElections
“The independence of EMBs ensures voters that elections are fair and free. Adequate funding is essential to achieve this independence.” - Elsie Nghikembua, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia #IDEA30years #ProtectElections
“The freedom of voters is at risk due to disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks.” - Cármen Lúcia, Chief Executive at the Supreme Electoral Tribunal of Brazil
#IDEA30years #ProtectElections
The 2nd session of the Stockholm Conference on #ElectoralIntegrity has started. It explores the mechanisms, support systems, and regulatory safeguards needed to protect EMBs and their temporary workforce from inappropriate political pressure, public attacks, and harm. #IDEA30years #ProtectElections
The Central Electoral Commission of #Moldova and @internationalidea.bsky.social signed a Memorandum of Understanding that affirms a durable institutional alliance based on shared values. Together, we are defending democratic integrity in Moldova. #IDEA30years #ProtectElections
The first session of the Stockholm Conference on #ElectoralIntegrity provided substantial examples of safeguards for institutional independence, mechanisms for interagency cooperation, and trust-building strategies. #IDEA30years #ProtectElections
Stéphane Perrault, Chief Electoral Officer at #ElectionsCanada presents experiences from #Canada on the problem of trust and its relationship to independence. #IDEA30years #ProtectElections
“An Independent EMB must lead cooperation”- Anna Nyqvist, Chief Executive of the Swedish Election Authority at the Stockholm Conference on #ElectoralIntegrity. #IDEA30years #ProtectElections
The first session of the Stockholm #ElectoralIntegrity Conference has kicked off! We will explore the challenges of conducting trustworthy elections in a radically uncertain and rapidly changing world and the leadership role of EMBs in meeting those challenges. #IDEA30years #ProtectElections
As we celebrate #IDEA30years, we have partnered with Sweden to convene one of the world’s biggest gatherings of election authorities, to discuss ways of confronting new threats of disinformation, election denialism and autocratic interference. #ProtectElections #DemocracyForAll
The General Election Commission of #Mongolia & @internationalidea.bsky.social signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation for the establishment of the Asian Centre of Excellence for #ElectionObservation in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. #IDEA30years #ProtectElections
With members from Chile and Nigeria to Australia and beyond, the Board of Advisers reflects the truly global nature of @internationalidea.bsky.social and its mission to advance democracy worldwide. #IDEA30years #DemocracyForAll
