Freedom of Information as a Catalyst for Liberia’s Democratic...
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Liberia’s continued lack of transparency poses a significant threat to the health of the country’s fledgling democracy. Lamii Kpargoi evaluated Liberia’s Freedom of Information Law, outlined challenges to its effective implementation, and identified major obstacles to access to information in Liberia.
Women’s Resilience and Resolve in Northwest Pakistan:...
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
In her presentation, social activist Shad Begum outlined the challenges to women’s political and economic empowerment in PATA and highlighted those change-makers who are surmounting them.
NED Welcomes Fall 2015 Fellows
We're pleased to announce our Fall 2015 cohort of Reagan-Fascell, Hurford Youth, and Visiting Fellows. In residence are leading democracy activists, practitioners, journalists, and scholars from around the...
The Threat of Religious Extremism to Women’s Participation...
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
In her presentation, Farahnaz Ispahani will analyze how ISIS has managed to gain influence among Muslim women, assess the implications for women’s participation in all aspects of life, and offer recommendations for creating a counter-narrative to combat the appeal of religious extremism. Her presentation will be followed by comments from Nina Shea.
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