Búsqueda

The digitalization of political campaigning has transformed the ways in whi

Youth engagement is key for a healthy democracy. Young people are the future generations that will lead our democracies. They are also often amongst the most disengaged people of our societies. It is therefore a democratic imperative that parliaments actively promote meaningful youth engagement, if we are to strengthen our democracies into sustainable political systems.

A decade after the adoption of the 2030 Agenda, the latest analysis by International IDEA shows a concerning outlook for SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions)—two critical enablers of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Petitions and citizens’ initiatives (CIs) are the most prevalent participation tools offered by parliaments. They provide a formal mechanism for citizens to raise issues directly to decision-makers in parliament and government and they can enhance participation in democracy. 

This Guide provides an overview of the wide range of systems that exist across parliaments and identifies key questions to help parliaments consider which type of system best suits their context.

This paper reviews a decade of progress on Sustainable Development Goals 5 (Gender Equality) and 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), drawing on International IDEA’s Global State of Democracy Indices. While there have been modest gains in areas such as women’s parliamentary representation and gender equality, overall progress remains slow and uneven.

This policy paper examines the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on information integrity in electoral contexts across Latin America. Drawing on case studies from Brazil’s and Mexico’s 2024 elections, it analyses how AI tools are used to create, curate and moderate political content online, with particular attention to their effects on marginalized groups such as women, Indigenous communities and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Lire en français

Lire en français

The Constitution Building and Rule of Law Programme of International IDEA and the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights, Oxford University, organized a roundtable under the theme Resistance, Reversal, Resilience: Lessons from Abuse of Law to Attack Civic Space on 12 and 13 June 2025.

This report advocates for thorough protection of human rights in the digital age, emphasizing the strength of constitutional safeguards over ordinary legislation. As digital technologies increasingly influence civil and political rights, online as well as offline, robust constitutional frameworks are essential to address new challenges such as unwarranted surveillance, censorship and data monopolies.

Durante la segunda semana de junio, IDEA Internacional convocó una serie de eventos para conmemorar el 30° aniversario de la institución, incluida una Conferencia de Estocolmo sobre Integridad Electoral organizada conjuntamente con la Autoridad Electoral Sueca y el Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores de Suecia.

During the 2nd week of June, International IDEA convened a series of events to mark the institution’s 30th anniversary, including a Stockholm Conference on Electoral Integrity jointly organized with the Swedish Election Authority and the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Del 9 al 12 de junio de 2025, el 30º aniversario de IDEA Internacional reunió a los Estados miembros del Consejo del Instituto, a los miembros de su Junta de Asesores, a los organismos electorales y a las organizaciones asociadas para celebrar tres décadas de apoyo a la democracia y trazar un camino a seguir.

On 9-12 June 2025, International IDEA’s 30th anniversary jubilee brought Member States of the Institute’s Council, Members of its Board of Advisers, electoral agencies and partner organizations to celebrate three decades of democracy support and to chart a path forward.

There is an increasing understanding among parliaments that their relationship with citizens needs to go beyond the ballot box. With trust in institutional politics declining around the world, public engagement is an essential tool for safeguarding parliamentary democracy into the future.

In June 2025, International IDEA marked three decades of advancing democracy with a series of landmark events across the globe. From Stockholm to Pretoria, we convened global leaders, electoral experts and prominent voices to address democracy’s most pressing challenges and forge a path forward.

Constitution making during transitions often involves a delicate balance between political deals and entrenched interests. This policy paper looks at the important role of guiding principles—key agreements that help shape the content of new constitutions. Using examples like South Africa’s post-apartheid process, it shows how these principles can build trust, reassure minority groups and encourage open dialogue. 

International IDEA welcomes today’s recognition by NATO Allies that collective defence must include protecting critical infrastructure and enhancing the resilience of the systems that underpin free democratic countries. This should include initiatives to prevent and counter foreign information manipulation and interference, protect electoral and constitutional processes, and strengthen the resilience of democratic institutions.

International IDEA mourns the passing of Professor Leonardo Morlino (June 1947-June 2025), a towering figure in political science whose intellect and unwavering commitment to democracy were respected across the globe.