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On 17 May 1990, the World Health Organization decided to remove homosexuality from its official list of mental disorders. The commemoration of this day represents an annual landmark to raise awareness on the specific issues faced by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) people.

The agenda-setting process for the post-2015 framework was characterized by an unprecedented global conversation involving a wide range of state and non-state actors. 

The intergovernmental negotiations culminated in the adoption in September 2015 of a new and ambitious development agenda, outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

On 10 March, Chilean President Michelle Bachelet established the Presidential Advisory Council against conflicts of interest, influence peddling and corruption, in response to her commitment to take institutional measures to regulate the relationships between money and politics, in both the public and private sectors.

On announcing the establishment of the Council, President Bachelet, stated:

El 10 de marzo pasado, la Presidenta de Chile, Michelle Bachelet, creó el Consejo Asesor Presidencial contra los conflictos de interés, tráfico de influencias y corrupción (CAP), respondiendo a su compromiso de tomar medidas institucionales que regulen las relaciones entre el dinero y la política, tanto en el ámbito público como en el de los negocios.

Al anunciar la creación del CAP, la presidenta Bachelet afirmó:

International IDEA´s Secretary-General, Mr Yves Leterme, went on a working mission to Chile from April 13 to April 15. The Secretary-General was accompanied by International IDEA´s Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), Mr Daniel Zovatto. Chile is one of the founding members of the Institute and has been a strong advocate for more and better democracy the past two decades, not only in its country and region, but also worldwide.

Between 6 and 9 April the results of the Second Survey on Constitutional Culture in Argentina were presented in the cities of Buenos Aires and Cordoba. The survey was performed by International IDEA and Poliarquía Consultores in seven Argentine cities from November through December 2014.

Entre el 6 y 9 de abril se presentaron los resultados de la Segunda Encuesta de Cultura Constitucional en Argentina, en las ciudades de Buenos Aires y Córdoba. El estudio fue realizado por IDEA Internacional y Poliarquía Consultores en siete ciudades argentinas entre noviembre y diciembre de 2014.

STOCKHOLM – NEW YORK - The inclusion of proposed Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16 – Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels – provides a landmark opportunity to integrate peace and security into international development work.

Federalism is a constitutional mechanism for dividing power between different levels of government, such that federated units can enjoy substantial, constitutionally guaranteed autonomy over certain policy areas while sharing power in accordance with agreed rules over other policy areas. Thus, federalism combines partial self-government with partial shared government.

Local democracy is the self-government of cities, towns, villages and districts by democratic means—typically, but not exclusively, through elected mayors, councils and other local officials.

As the date of the adoption of the post-2015 development agenda draws near, one of the heated debates in the United Nations (UN) is on how its implementation will be monitored and be made accountable.

Our thoughts at this time are with the people of Nepal, India and Bangladesh affected by the earthquake that struck northwest of Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu. The full extent of the damage and casualties is still unknown, and strong aftershocks are expected.

The Office of the Permanent Observer for International IDEA to the UN and IDEA’s Democracy and Diversity Team will host a side event on “Enhancing Political Participation of Indigenous Peoples and the Post-2015 Development Agenda” in the framework of the 14^th Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. The event will take place on Monday, 20 April 2015 from 13:15 to 14:30 (EST), in New York.

April 13, 2015 | STOCKHOLM - As an important member state of International IDEA since its establishment in 1995, Chile has been actively engaged in initiatives to support democracy in Latin America and worldwide. This commitment is now further reaffirmed by Chile’s decision to host International IDEA’s Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean.

Introduction: Risk does encompass more than Violence

"The biggest risk is not taking any risk…. In a world that is changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks." Through the above statement, Mark Zuckerberg precisely observes the importance of managing risks. Risks are not only inevitable but have become an essential part of modern day world.

After a frenzied period of campaigning which fed and was equally fed by fears of a possible outbreak of massive electoral violence and worse in Nigeria, the people of Africa’s most populous country and largest economy went to the polls to cast their votes in an exercise whose outcome has been historic in many senses.

When it comes to gender equality and women’s empowerment throughout the globe, one thing is certain: inaction is not an option.

The news has not been good for Latin America of late: after a “golden decade” (2002-2013) the tailwinds have dwindled. The marked economic slowdown in the region, especially in South America, and the stagnation in poverty reduction are accompanied by growing social discontent, serious corruption scandals, a sharp decline in the popularity of many presidents, and more complex conditions for governability in several countries.

Últimamente las noticias no son buenas para América Latina. Después de una “década dorada” (2002-2013), el viento de cola dejó de soplar. La marcada desaceleración económica que vive la región, sobre todo en América del Sur, y el estancamiento en la reducción de la pobreza vienen acompañados de un cuadro creciente de malestar social, graves escándalos de corrupción, un fuerte derrumbe de la popularidad de muchos presidentes y condiciones de gobernabilidad más complejas en varios paises.

El pasado martes 10 de marzo, la presidenta Michelle Bachelet de Chile, creó el Consejo Asesor Presidencial contra los conflictos de interés, tráfico de influencias y corrupción respondiendo a su compromiso de tomar medidas institucionales que regulen las relaciones entre el dinero y la política, tanto en el ámbito público como en el de los negocios.