WFD welcomes UN report on ending violence against women in politics
WFD welcomes the report of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women in politics released on 5 October. The report offers valuable [...]
Democracy under Strain: Solutions for a Changing World
The theme for International Day of Democracy this year - Democracy under Strain: Solutions for a changing world – has been relevant for at least [...]
WFD support for democracy to expand to Albania under new Western Balkans initiative
Following the London Western Balkans Summit, WFD will expand its presence to Albania as we launch a new programme to improve democratic culture in the [...]
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.
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Rt Hon John Bercow PATRON |
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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
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