New Barrier Analysis Identifies Challenges Faced b...
Vientiane, Laos – With over 60 percent of Laos’ population under the age of 25, young people are critical to…
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Supporting Survivors of Unexploded Ordnances in La...
In honor of International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, the International Republican Institute (IRI) is spotlighting the…
Pride Month Partner Spotlight: Proud to Be Us Laos...
A vibrant and independent civil society is crucial to securing the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI)…
The Enduring Legacy of the Westminster Address...
Thirty-eight years ago on Monday, President Ronald Reagan delivered his historic Westminster Address to the British Parliament, in which he…
Laos-Mongolia Exchange: Learning from Mongolia’s C...
A shared majority Buddhist religious heritage, landlocked geographic status, communist histories and a border with China made Mongolia the ideal…
Young Woman in Tunisia: Civil Society Should Repre...
As a key bridge between citizens and decision-makers, strengthening civil society supports a citizen-oriented and citizen-driven approach to promoting democracy.…
Tunisian Youth: Civil Society has Changed Much of ...
As a key bridge between citizens and decision-makers, strengthening civil society supports a citizen-oriented and citizen-driven approach to promoting democracy.…
Civil Society in Laos: Khamla’s Story...
Throughout the year we have conducted a series of interviews with current and former civil society leaders. Civil society represents…
Asia’s Youth Leaders Continue to Fight for Peace...
I had the privilege of being part of IRI’s team at the U.S. State Department-sponsored Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative…
50 Years for One Southeast Asian Vision
While the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) may elicit a mix of feelings depending on whom you speak…
Reaching Out to Lao Villagers about Women’s Rights...
IRI’s Civil Society Community of Practice (CoP) is conducting a series of interviews with current and former civil society partners…
Generation Democracy Launches in Asia
With major upcoming elections in Malaysia, Cambodia, Timor-Leste, and parliamentary and provincial elections in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, 2017 is…