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🗞️ In our new #constitution building #newsletter:

✍️ Expert analyses on #Brazil, #Chad and #Madagascar
🌍 Constitutional #news from around the world
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As attacks on the judiciary are on the rise, building a strong and independent judiciary matters more than ever ⚖️ Explore how systems protect the judiciary through judicial appointments, tenure and removal, immunity, and accountability: buff.ly/V6S06ZY

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November 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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In #Japan, ruling parties start talks for #constitutional #amendment on #military

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In Japan, ruling parties start talks for constitutional amendment on military
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its new junior coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party, began talks on Thursday toward drafting proposals for the first-ever revision to Japan's postwar p
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November 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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📩 Missed our latest #constitution building #newsletter?

✍️ Expert analyses on #Brazil, #Chad and #Madagascar
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Constitution Building October 2025 Newsletter
Following a unanimous rejection by the Constitution and Justice Committee, Brazil’s Senate halted the so-called “Shielding Constitutional Amendment” (“PEC da Blindagem”), a constitutional reform…
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November 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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#Parliament leadership reviews progress on #Somalia's provisional #constitution

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Parliament leadership reviews progress on Somalia's provisional constitution
The Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur (Madobe), and the Speaker of the Upper House, H.E. Abdi Hashi Abdullahi, held a joint meeting wi
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November 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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How can deeply fragmented, conflict-affected states move toward lasting peace? This paper spotlights how local and substate governance systems may shape modern peace processes and constitution-making: buff.ly/CiKuAJh

#Constitution #PeaceBuilding #ConflictResolution
Constitution-Building in Deeply Fragmented States: The Role of Local Governance
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November 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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#Politicalparties hold rallies in #Bangladesh to demand #referendum on national charter before #elections

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Political parties hold rallies in Bangladesh to demand referendum on national charter before elections
Islamists in Bangladesh rallied on Tuesday to demand the interim government legalize a national charter proposed after the ouster of the previous regime, saying that there is no possibility
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November 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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📜 From South Africa’s democratic transition to today’s fragile contexts, guiding principles have helped build trust, reassure minority groups, and foster inclusive dialogue: buff.ly/BnmzgWj

#Constitution #Peacebuilding #Governance #Democracy #RuleOfLaw
The Impact of Guiding Principles on Constitution Making
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November 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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📑 Framed as a “technical revision,” Chad’s 2025 constitutional reform extends presidential terms, removes limits, and consolidates President Déby’s power. Nathan Leubnoudji Tah explores how these changes redefine Chad’s institutions — prioritizing longevity over alternation: buff.ly/oJXknBN
November 11, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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#Korea's #constitutional council to hold #public debate on #amendment

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Korea's constitutional council to hold public debate on amendment
The Constitutional Council of the Republic of Korea holds a debate on constitutional amendment and creates a "reconstitutional amendment" that reflects opinions from all walks of life. The Constitutio
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November 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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📝 After weeks of Gen Z–led protests, #Madagascar faces a military-led #transition and constitutional suspension. Dr. Ramasy explores the High Constitutional Court’s role, the tension between legality and legitimacy, and the uncertain path toward democratic renewal: buff.ly/9n2jeUN
November 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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#Iraq's top #judge warns against violating #constitutional timeline for #elections

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Iraq's top judge warns against violating constitutional timeline for elections
Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council President, Judge Faiq Zidan, emphasized the importance of adhering to the constitutional timelines for the upcoming parliamentary elections, warning that holding electi
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November 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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🧠 Building a constitution? Start with the basics. Our Primers offer practical, easy-to-read guides for everyone. Tailored to real-world choices, grounded in global experience: buff.ly/V6S06ZY

#Constitution #Democracy #Education #RuleOfLaw
Primers | ConstitutionNet
These constitution-building primers are intended to assist in-country constitution-building or constitutional reform processes by: (i) helping citizens, political parties, civil society…
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November 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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#Zambian #opposition asks #court to weigh in on #constitutional review process

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Zambian opposition asks court to weigh in on constitutional review process
A senior official from Zambia’s opposition Patriotic Front (PF) has taken President Hakainde Hichilema to court. A senior official from Zambia’s opposition Patriotic Front (PF) has taken President Hak
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November 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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#ReimaginingDemocracy - On the sidelines of the #ICSW2024 in Bangkok, @internationalidea.bsky.social hosted representatives from across #Asia and #Africa, to discuss the tactics wielded by would-be backsliders, and strategies for resistance and resilience. Read more ⬇️ www.idea.int/news/reimagi...
Reimagining Democracy: Lessons and strategies from Asia and Africa’s battle against backsliding
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November 6, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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#Pakistan's #government moves forward with #constitutional changes on #federalism, #judiciary, and #armedforces

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Pakistan's government moves forward with constitutional changes on federalism, judiciary, and armed forces
The federal government is moving forward with plans to have the 27th Constitutional Amendment passed from the parliament at the earliest. On Monday, PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari sa
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November 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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What does it take to move from a centralized system to federalism or devolution? 🏛️Our brief explains the challenges and options for organizing government power across multiple levels to improve accountability and responsiveness: constitutionnet.org/vl/item/impl...

#Federalism #Governance
Implementing Federalism
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November 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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🗞️ In our new #constitution building #newsletter:

✍️ Expert analyses on #Brazil, #Chad and #Madagascar
🌍 Constitutional #news from around the world
📚 New @internationalidea.bsky.social publications on #civicspace and #prosecutionservices

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November 5, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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The #BritishVirginIslands will seek increased #selfdetermination in new #constitution

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The British Virgin Islands will seek increased self-determination in new constitution
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has confirmed that all 13 elected members of the House of Assembly have reached a common position that the BVI will push for the next constitution to reflect greater self-d
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November 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Want to build a constitution that truly protects #women’s rights? 🤝⚖️Our Tool helps you assess constitutions through a gender equality lens and analyse the most critical issues affecting women’s rights: buff.ly/t9Bd8mP

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Constitution Assessment for Women's Equality
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November 4, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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🔎 A New Constitution for #Chad: Sowing the Seeds of a Personalised and Dynastic Political Regime?

Chad’s government pushed through constitutional amendments extending presidential terms and abolishing term limits, consolidating #President Déby's power amid a silenced opposition:
A New Constitution for Chad: Sowing the Seeds of a Personalised and Dynastic Political Regime
In October 2025, Chad’s government pushed through major constitutional amendments extending presidential terms to seven years, abolishing term limits, and allowing President Mahamat Idriss Déby I
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November 4, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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#EuropeanCommission report urges #NorthMacedonia to recognize #minorities in #constitution

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European Commission report urges North Macedonia to recognize minorities in constitution
The European Commission’s latest enlargement report calls on North Macedonia to move forward with the long-delayed constitutional amendments that would recognize Bulgarians and oth
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November 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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📢 New article! Gen Z protests in #Madagascar forced President Rajoelina out. The army leads a transition, while the Constitution suspended. Dr. Ramasy analyzes legality, legitimacy, and the promise of reform.

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#Madagascar #Politics #Democracy #GenZ #Transition
Rebuilding and constitutional transition in Madagascar
In recent weeks, Madagascar has been rocked by widespread protests led by the Gen Z, exasperated by corruption and social crisis, which precipitated the fall of President Andry Rajoelina. The interven
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November 3, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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In #Albania, large #politicalparties push for #constitutional change to reduce size of #parliament

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In Albania, large political parties push for constitutional change to reduce size of parliament
At the start of his fourth term in September, Prime Minister Edi Rama expressed his ambition for a constitutional reform that would lead to “a small parliament.” According to Rama, the Albanian Parlia
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November 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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November 2, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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📜How can constitutions protect your rights to education, healthcare, housing, and fair work? Our primer breaks down why these rights matter and how they can be included in constitutions: buff.ly/l4AyFrz

#Constitution #Democracy #HumanRights #Governance
Social and Economic Rights
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October 31, 2025 at 3:55 PM