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World Movement

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World Movement

@MoveDemocracy

Working to connect, empower, and inform our global network of democrats, including activists, scholars, policy makers, journalists, parliamentarians & donors

Washington, DC

Joined January 2011

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World Movement
@MoveDemocracy
Sep 18, 2024
This November, 500+ #Democracy advocates from 100 countries will gather in #SouthAfrica at the #WM12Assembly to revitalize democracy, reflect on progress, celebrate the resilience of our community, and inspire innovation. Learn more here: ned.swoogo.com/twelfthglobala…
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World Movement
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Mar 15, 2023
Our 2023 Hurford Youth Fellows are here! Welcome Sofía Pozzo from #Paraguay, Kadir Cetin from #Turkey, Rinu Oduala from #Nigeria, and Chiranthi Senanayake from #SriLanka. Learn more about them here: movedemocracy.org/strengthening-…
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World Movement
@MoveDemocracy
Mar 22, 2023
Meet #HurfordYouth Fellow Rinu Oduala from #Nigeria! Rinu is the Project Director of Connect Hub NG @HubNGR, a human rights platform that documents, defends and advocates against state violence and police brutality in Nigeria. Learn more about Rinu: movedemocracy.org/strengthening-…
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World Movement
@MoveDemocracy
May 18, 2023
“Through this fellowship, I’ve learned that the challenges facing young organizers are interconnected.” Listen to our #HurfordYouth Fellow @SavvyRinu share about her experience with @MoveDemocracy.
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World Movement
@MoveDemocracy
Feb 9, 2021
Make some noise! Jose Ramos-Horta, Nobel Prize winner and Chair of our Steering Committee, joins human rights activists in #Myanmar as they bang pans to demand the military end its coup & restore democracy immediately. #Myanmarcoup #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar youtu.be/meD9BO8986g
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World Movement
@MoveDemocracy
Jun 17, 2023
We are now accepting applications for the Hurford Youth Fellowship 2024 cohort! This is an opportunity for youth leaders to expand their global connections, conduct innovative research, & facilitate discussions on pressing issues for youth. Learn more: bit.ly/2vQSNZG
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World Movement
@MoveDemocracy
Mar 15, 2023
Read this Op-Ed by our 2023 Hurford Youth Fellow @SavvyRinu on youth political participation in Nigeria's election. edition.cnn.com/2023/03/14/opi…
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World Movement
@MoveDemocracy
Dec 22, 2020
The World Movement is extremely alarmed by #Uganda's abduction of Nicholas Opiyo, an extraordinary human rights activist and a member of our Steering Committee. We add our voices to the many others around the world calling for him to be released immediately. #FreeNicholasOpiyo
Chapter Four Uganda
@chapterfourug
Dec 22, 2020
STATEMENT: Chapter Four is deeply concerned about the abduction and incommunicado detention of @nickopiyo our Executive Director earlier today afternoon by unknown security operatives. We're taking legal action to ensure his prompt and unconditional release. #Uganda
World Movement
@MoveDemocracy
Jun 1, 2023
We are now accepting applications! Our #HurfordYouth Fellowship provides youth democracy activists opportunities to meet with global leaders, build leadership skills, and learn innovative solutions! Apply today: movedemocracy.org/strengthening-…
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World Movement
@MoveDemocracy
Mar 16, 2021
In a new article, @kobokyi of @aapp_burma writes of the brutal treatment he received as a political prisoner in #Myanmar in the 1990s & how Myanmar's junta is trying the same tactics against a new generation of pro-democracy activists. #StandWithBurma
Perspective | Myanmar’s junta hunted and tortured me. Now it’s crushing a new generation.
From washingtonpost.com
World Movement
@MoveDemocracy
Mar 8, 2022
Let’s #BreakTheBias that holds back women from being treated equally. For #IWD2022, activist @jooeysiiu of @hk_watch, joined us in breaking a pencil to signal breaking the bias, and spoke about women struggling against anti-women bias. movedemocracy.org
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World Movement
@MoveDemocracy
Mar 29, 2019
The World Movement strongly condemns the ceaseless harassment of journalist @mariaressa in the #Philippines. "It is clear that the government is manipulating the law to muzzle and intimidate one of its most credible media critics," says @pressfreedom: cpj.org/2019/03/philip…
World Movement
@MoveDemocracy
Mar 28, 2023
As part of our #CrossoverInitative, our Hurford Youth Fellows meet with @vujovicvedrana, @DCynthiaM, and @Jatzel09 to discuss how young people can crossover from civil society into government, and how CSOs can support them to advance democratic reforms once in office.
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World Movement
@MoveDemocracy
Jun 6, 2024
“Ukrainian women make important political decisions, coordinate civil initiatives, and document war crimes. Women are at the forefront of this battle for #freedom and #democracy.” - @avalaina, before the Canadian House of Commons Sub-Committee on Intl. Human Rights
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