#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.
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.
December 4, 2025 at 10:46 AM
#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.
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...
International Workshop on Electoral Efficiency and Sustainability | International IDEA
International IDEA in partnership with the Government of Indonesia c.q. the Ministry of State Secretariat and the Non-Aligned Movement Centre for South-South Technical Cooperation, will host the Inter...
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October 20, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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
"Extreme inequality levels and extreme poverty are at odds with democracy. Perceived inability to deliver fairness is a weakness to tackle.” - @kevincasasz.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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
"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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September 15, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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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www.idea.int/theme/gender...
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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International IDEA convenes global election leaders in Stockholm
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July 3, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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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Celebration in Stockholm marks International IDEA’s 30th anniversary
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July 1, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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.
www.idea.int/news/celebra...
www.idea.int/news/celebra...
#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
Opening remarks were delivered by Speaker of the Riksdag Andreas Norlén and our Secretary-General @kevincasasz.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 3:36 PM
#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
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
Let us build #DemocracyForAll and nurture the aspirations of communities globally. #IDEA30years #DemocracyIsAVerb
June 12, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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
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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June 12, 2025 at 1:57 PM
"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
💡https://www.idea.int/gsod/gsod
💡https://www.idea.int/gsod/gsod
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
Former President of Chile Michelle Bachelet provided an engaging keynote speech. #DemocracyIsAVerb
June 12, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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
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.
Read the #IDEA30Years Statement ➡️ www.idea.int/news/stateme...
Read the #IDEA30Years Statement ➡️ www.idea.int/news/stateme...
Statement on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of International IDEA
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June 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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.
Read the #IDEA30Years Statement ➡️ www.idea.int/news/stateme...
Read the #IDEA30Years Statement ➡️ www.idea.int/news/stateme...
#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.
Senior officials from Member States across the globe discussed the future of democracy support and the Institute’s strategic direction.
June 12, 2025 at 12:03 PM
#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.
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.
Key activities include the Council meeting and events hosted by the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs and @sverigesriksdag.bsky.social.
Stay tuned for highlights.
June 12, 2025 at 7:06 AM
🎊 #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.
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
#IDEA30years #ProtectElections
June 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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
#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
#IDEA30years #ProtectElections
June 11, 2025 at 12:45 PM
“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
#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
#IDEA30years #ProtectElections
June 11, 2025 at 12:22 PM
“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
#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
#IDEA30years #ProtectElections
June 11, 2025 at 12:11 PM
“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
#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
#IDEA30years #ProtectElections
June 11, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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
#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
#IDEA30years #ProtectElections
June 11, 2025 at 10:03 AM
“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
#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
June 11, 2025 at 9:38 AM
“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
#IDEA30years #ProtectElections
June 11, 2025 at 9:25 AM
“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
#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
June 11, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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
June 11, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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
June 11, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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
June 11, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Stéphane Perrault, Chief Electoral Officer at #ElectionsCanada presents experiences from #Canada on the problem of trust and its relationship to independence. #IDEA30years #ProtectElections