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WFD is currently not working in Sudan, but we previously engaged with democratic institutions, women leaders, and political parties to support a peaceful transition towards a multi-party democracy in the country.
This strategy outlines our vision, values, and mission, our ambition for 2022-2025 and what WFD will do to achieve that ambition.
Chairperson of the Coalition of Women MPs from Arab Countries to Combat Violence against Women, Wafa Bani Mustafa explores the important role democracy can play in combatting gender based violence.
In a few short months, we will witness the debut of the newly merged Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), the budgetary impact of the economic recession triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the end of the transition following the departure of the UK from the European Union. It is a moment at which the UK can choose to take a leadership position – and do development democratically.
WFD's key achievements in MENA in 2024–2025 include strengthening legislative accountability and transparency, promoting democratic engagement in environmental and climate issues, and supporting the inclusion of young people in politics.
In the run up to the 2019 election in Nigeria, Westminster Foundation for Democracy, in partnership with the Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF) and funded by the EU, informed underrepresented groups like women, young people and persons with disabilities about their rights before and on polling day.
Nigeria |
Strong democracies make the world secure, more stable, and more prosperous. WFD is the UK's leading democracy support organisation, working to strengthen democratic governance around the world through programmes, expert guidance and research.
Corruption has a negative effect on development, economic growth, and democracy. Independent Anti-Corruption Agencies (ACAs) are often recommended as the tool to curb corruption. However, the creation of such agencies is not a panacea to the scourge of corruption. In some instances, ACAs have been a disappointment and their effectiveness has been questioned. Their efficiency depends on political will to allocate authority, powers, and resources.
The solution to realize the achievement of PWDs rights is through political representation. WFD in partnership with Demo Finland partners with 13 political parties, 21 Disabled Persons Organizations and Civil Society organizations to strengthen inclusive multiparty democracy in Kenya.
Kenya |
How can parliaments ensure that laws they adopt have a positive impact on women's lives?
Morocco |
For a decade, Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) supported the Parliament of Ghana as it worked to become a stronger, more inclusive and accountable institution. WFD Ghana nurtured the next generation of political leaders – both young men and young women – to better equip them to break from participating in decision-making.
The aim of the visit was to strengthen UK-Ukraine cooperation by facilitating the exchange of experiences in election campaigning, policy development, political party growth, and voter engagement.
Ukraine |
WFD has been supporting democratic stability in Bangsamoro since 2020, particularly through key institutions working along the political track of the autonomous region’s transition to a peaceful democracy following decades of conflict.
Graphic notes summarising discussions at a peer-to-peer learning session to discuss how to advance gender-sensitive parliaments to support women’s participation and enhance their effectiveness as legislators in Thailand.
Thailand | Other |
In Malaysia, WFD focuses on strengthening the systems, knowledge, and skills of democratic institutions to help them become more inclusive, accountable, and transparent, thereby transforming the country’s political culture. WFD works closely with parliament, government ministries, civil society, academics, and media and bridges the gap between institutions and citizens.