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In the Maldives, women in politics are not simply underrepresented. They are actively pushed out — through harassment, tokenism, and a quiet machinery of exclusion that operates beneath the surface...

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This is an abridged recording of WFD's democracy expertise exchange on electoral reform, an online webinar held on 17 March 2026.

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As part of the lead-up to International Women’s Day 2026, Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) has convened this public dialogue on Violence Against Women in Politics (VAWP) in Kenya. Hosted...

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Why is strengthening democracy important? On International Day of Democracy, our people put in in their own words.

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In close partnership with the Moroccan House of Representatives, WFD supported young people’s political participation and leadership—fostering a more inclusive and responsive decision-making proce...

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Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) is the UK public body dedicated to strengthening democracy around the world. Through our programmes, expertise, and international partnerships, we help so...

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In the wake of the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025, Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) organised a powerful and timely conversation grounded in the latest report: “The gendered impact of t...

WFD’s women’s political leadership mentorship programme in Bosnia and Herzegovina shows how support for women’s political leadership can foster stability at the same time as helping partners to add...

What is the cost of politics? Watch Westminster Foundation for Democracy's animation which explains what the cost of politics is, why it matters, and what we can do about it. Explore the research ...