Putting gender equality at the centre of reviewing laws in Morocco
How can parliaments ensure that laws they adopt have a positive impact on women’s lives? This question was at the centre of WFD’s seminar [...]
Africa Liberal Network Women’s Leadership Programme
The Africa Liberal Network (ALN) is excited to announce the launch of its new Women’s Leadership Programme, in partnership with the UK Liberal Democrats and [...]
Gender equality top of the agenda as Lebanese lawmakers visit UK
There are only six women lawmakers in the 128-seat Lebanese parliament. Nine months after the election, WFD supported four of them on a visit to [...]
Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) is the UK public body dedicated to supporting democracy around the world.
WFD partners with UK political parties, parliaments, electoral and financial audit institutions to help over 30 developing countries make their governments fairer, more effective and accountable.
 |
Rt Hon John Bercow PATRON |
 |
Richard Graham MP Chair of the Board |
The Commonwealth Partnership for Democracy (CP4D) aims to build trust in democratic institutions and support the political engagement of minorities and vulnerable groups in 18 developing countries across the Commonwealth.
The two-year programme was launched at the 2018 London meeting of Commonwealth Heads of Government.
- $13.8 million
Funding from UK and other donors raised in 2017-2018 - 60 programmes
Run directly by WFD in 2017-2018 - 52 projects
Implemented by UK political parties in 2017-2018 - 27 offices
operating worldwide
Proud member of
