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Since 2007, Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) has been actively engaged in Uganda, working to foster more inclusive, accountable, and transparent democratic systems and institutions. Our programmes have consistently supported and continue to promote greater access and inclusion for structurally disadvantaged groups—including women, youth, and persons with disabilities (PWDs)—in both formal and informal political processes, while also strengthening the capacity of Uganda’s democratic institutions. In addition, WFD has facilitated rigorous scrutiny of government performance, including through evaluations of progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
WFD in Albania works to strengthen democratic governance by promoting transparency, accountability, and inclusivity within political parties and Parliament.
WFD has continued to mobilise and train Corps members to reach out to youths, women and PWDs with voter education messages and support the participation of marginalised groups in the electoral process.
Nigeria |
On Friday 15th of May, WFD in partnership with the Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF), convened a webinar to discuss strengthening of democracy in Nigeria, with a focus on accountability and transparency.
Nigeria |
WFD, under phase II of the Kenya Inclusive Political Parties (KIPP) programme, continues to promote people with disabilities' (PWDs) inclusion in politics. We are doing this by partnering with political parties to ensure they respond to the needs of PWDs within their internal party structures, political commitments, policies, and in elections.
Kenya |
Following the end of President Yahya Jammeh’s undemocratic rule in The Gambia in 2016, citizens are increasingly supportive of efforts to make Gambian democracy more resilient, inclusive and accountable.
Tina Fahm, WFD Associate, Commissioner at the Independent Commission for Aid Impact and an LSE Lay Governor, explains how WFD’s Commonwealth Partnership for Democracy is helping citizens participate in mainstream politics and have their voices heard.
Tina Fahm, WFD Associate, Commissioner at the Independent Commission for Aid Impact and an LSE Lay Governor, explains how WFD’s Commonwealth Partnership for Democracy is helping citizens participate in mainstream politics and have their voices heard.
In-line with the overall objective of the Inclusive and Accountable Politics programme to promote the participation of underrepresented groups in politics, WFD launched a #PoliticsWithValues campaign to promote values in political participation in Nigeria, in October 2019.
Nigeria |
Once the Summit for Democracy is over and we move into the year of action, legislators and political leaders who want to promote respect for human rights and help build disability-inclusive societies would do well to bear this set of skills and qualities in mind – and make sure they cultivate them
Silvia Matallana Villegas - Postdoctoral researcher on Legislative Impact Analysis at the Mexican Senate and the Queretaro State University -
shares her reflections on the Mexican parliament's recent efforts to engage with PLS and what this means for elderly women.
shares her reflections on the Mexican parliament's recent efforts to engage with PLS and what this means for elderly women.
Since 2019, WFD has supported the parliament, political parties and civil society to develop and strengthen inclusive, accountable and transparent democratic institutions in the Maldives. Our work has included developing practical and digital tools to enhance parliamentary capacity and transparency, supporting post-legislative scrutiny on key laws, and enabling civil society to engage meaningfully in the legislative process. WFD has also played a pivotal role in facilitating research and dialogue on cost of politics and works to advance greater gender representation in politics through cross-party cooperation.
2023 saw the conclusion of phase two of the Global Equality Project, a programme funded by the UK Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and delivered jointly by Kaleidoscope Trust and Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD). The project focused on fighting discrimination against women and girls, LGBT+ people and other intersectionally disadvantaged groups in a range of countries.
WFD engaged with key stakeholders, including women leaders and democratic institutions, working to support the country’s democratic transition process. From 2018 to 2021, WFD delivered negotiations and peacebuilding workshops and developed links between key leaders preparing the country for a peaceful transition towards a multi-party democracy.
Sudan |
On Tuesday 24 May 2022, select members of a visiting delegation from the Malaysian Parliamentary Special Select Committee (PSSC) on Women, Children, and Social Development visited WFD’s new offices for meetings related to gender equality, data and budgeting.
Malaysia |
Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) and Kaleidoscope Trust (KT) are pleased to announce the launch of the second phase of the Global Equality Project (GEP II) – a joint programme working to strengthen the inclusion of people who have been structurally excluded from democratic processes, particularly women, girls and LGBT+ people.
Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) and Kaleidoscope Trust (KT) are pleased to announce the launch of the Global Equality Project (GEP) – a joint programme working to strengthen the inclusion of women, girls, LGBT+ people, and other people with intersecting identities and experiences in democratic processes.