RULE OF LAW: reforms in Poland and Hungary – interview with Jakub Jaraczewski
In the 11th episode of Przez Pryzmat ‘Through the Prism’ a podcast on the context behind contemporary politics, Jakub Jaraczewski,…
Theme: Human Rights
The 764 Network: A Global Threat for Child Abuse and Radicalization
There is an urgent concern among researchers and law enforcement about a youth network engaged in the large-scale targeting, abuse,…
Deliberative democracy in Africa: Outcomes and takeaways from our 2025 convening in Banjul, The Gambia
In October 2025, DemocracyNext hosted a convening in Banjul, The Gambia, with a group of facilitators, academics, civil society actors,…
Democracy on the Line: LGBTQ+ Movements as Critical to Democracy
In recent years, LGBTQ+ people and rights have been increasingly targeted as part of a wave of authoritarian illiberal politics, promoting a…
Leveraging Gender to Advance Authoritarianism, Part Two
Around the world, political and cultural leaders are leveraging narratives and policies on gender to justify anti-democratic practices, rights restrictions,…
Leveraging Gender to Advance Authoritarianism, Part One
As communities continue to push back against anti-democratic measures and group-targeted violence, it is more critical than ever to understand…
Meaningful Solidarity Starts by Embracing Complex Realities
As democratic backsliding accelerates around the world, solidarity across borders has become more important than ever. Yet solidarity is not…
Carrying the Weight of Being a Witness
For 26 years, the Venezuelan experience has been one of anxious dawns: a relentless cycle of rumors that spread like…
Between Pressure and Possibility: Civil Society in Romania
Civil society in Romania has long played the role of both safety net and watchdog. From the volunteer groups that…
UN: Human Rights Council meets amid bloodshed in Iran
As the Council meets for this special session, the people of Iran remain in darkness under a near total communications…