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International IDEA organized in August 2024, in Kampala, Uganda, a roundtable with the Adeela Foundation to discuss and evaluate the role of Sudanese women in peace and ending war initiatives. The dialogue covered the war’s economic, social and political impacts on women’s groups. Also, it addressed the violations that Sudanese women are subjected to in a systematic and regular manner by all parties to the war without exception.

As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the digital protection of Libya’s electoral process and with the support of International IDEA, the High National Elections Commission (HNEC) has facilitated the establishment of the Digital Election Protection Network - the first of its kind in the country. Developed in coordination with various institutions and partners, this network aims to address digital threats that could undermine the credibility of the electoral process. 

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), in partnership with the National Assembly (NA) and the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), and with the support of the European Union, organized a two-day capacity-building training on Legislative Drafting from December 6–7, 2024. The training brought together drafters from the NA and MOJ, focusing on enhancing their technical expertise in drafting clear, precise, and enforceable legislation.

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), in partnership with the Gambia Press Union (GPU) and with support from the European Union, conducted a two-day capacity-building workshop on December 2-3, 2024. This event trained 30 press editors and journalists on conflict-sensitive media coverage related to the government’s implementation of the White Paper on the Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission (TRRC) report.

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Discussion Paper, December 2024

International IDEA in partnership with the National Assembly Select Committee on Gender, Children, and Social Welfare and the CSO Gender Platform, successfully concluded a five-day study visit to Nairobi, Kenya.

International IDEA, in partnership with the National Assembly of The Gambia and with support from the European Union, organized a three-day budget oversight training for National Assembly Members (NAMs) and technical staff from November 16 to 18, 2024.

The International IDEA, in partnership with the Gambia Press Union and with support from the European Union, has concluded a two-day validation and training on the draft assault and battery guide for 25 journalists, from 5-6 November 2024. The Assault and Battery Guide aims to provide journalists with essential knowledge and strategies to protect themselves and seek appropriate redress in cases of assault or battery.

The Third Annual Retreat for African Regional Economic Communities Special Envoys and High Officials was convened by International IDEA and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Kenya and generous support of the Government of the Netherlands on 29-31 October 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya.

This discussion paper, Options for Post-Conflict Constitutional Arrangements in Sudan, was prepared and presented at a seminar organized by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) in Sudan in cooperation with the Arab Association for Constitutional Law (AACL).

Citizen Assemblies promise to increase citizen engagement and jointly develop recommendations on difficult policy choices. How have they been used in the Global South to address climate change? What are the lessons learned and challenges faced in these efforts?

The Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) Programme Phase II, funded by the European Union and implemented by International IDEA, continues to make significant strides in promoting justice sector reforms in Nigeria. One of the focal areas of the programme is enhancing the performance, quality, and oversight of the criminal justice system, particularly in Edo state.

The Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC II) Programme, in collaboration with the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), recently organised a two-day capacity-building event aimed at strengthening legal protection for persons with disabilities.

The Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC II) Programme has made significant strides in strengthening Nigeria's criminal justice system by supporting the Federal Ministry of Justice to develop a National Minimum Standards (NMS) for the implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) and corresponding state laws (ACJL). This initiative addresses critical gaps that have emerged in the implementation of the ACJA since its enactment in 2015.

The Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) Programme, funded by the European Union and implemented by International IDEA, in collaboration with the Edo state government, organised an event on the 22nd of August 2024. 

The Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC II) Programme, in collaboration with the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC), organised the National Summit of Fiscal Responsibility Agencies, held on the 5th and 6th of September 2024 in Abuja.

The Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC II) Programme, funded by the European Union and implemented by International IDEA, has been at the forefront of promoting non-custodial measures across Nigeria.

The management of elections is a complex task because electoral integrity can be challenged across the electoral cycle. Therefore, organizations with mandates or interests to protect electoral integrity should be well-versed in managing risks to electoral integrity.

The Duty Solicitors Network (DSN), in partnership with the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) Programme, facilitated a series of legal aid clinics during the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference (AGC) 2024. Held at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, from August 26 to 29, 2024, the initiative aimed to provide free legal advice and services to citizens, particularly informal sector workers such as artisans and traders.

In 20 pct of national elections, at least one losing candidate or party rejects the result. Global voter turnout falls 10 pct points from 2008 to 2023.