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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.
WFD works to strengthen the UK-Nepal democratic and parliamentary relationship by sharing knowledge and best practices and exchanging experiences through bilateral as well as regional forums. WFD encourages and supports peer-to-peer learning between parliaments, MPs, and parliamentary staff, as well as one-on-one mentoring, meetings, national workshops, regional seminars, and international conferences. This work benefits and strengthens the functioning of parliamentary practitioners.
WFD has been working in Laos since 2016, partnering with the National (NA) and Provincial People’s Assemblies (PPA) to strengthen core parliamentary mandates including legislative, oversight and representative functions through a gender lens.
More than two decades since the 1998 reforms that brought an end to the New Order regime and returned the power to vote in direct elections to the people, Indonesia is often called a beacon of democracy in the Southeast Asia region. However, challenges to inclusive and accountable politics across the different levels of Indonesia’s complex democracy remain.
Experts highlight joint responsibility of the state and tech companies to end online GBV in Thailand
At a recent seminar, experts in Thailand noted that addressing and preventing online gender-based violence (GBV) is not only the government’s duty but also the responsibility of the private sector, as guided by international frameworks such as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs).
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Foreword to WFD's 2024-2025 Annual Report and Accounts by Yasmin Qureshi MP, Chair of WFD’s Board of Governors.
WFD's Annual Report and Accounts, which were laid before Parliament on 10 July 2025. Read about our impact and results in 2024-2025.
Foreword to WFD's 2024-2025 Annual Report and Accounts by the Rt Hon. Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons and WFD’s Patron.
Situations of conflict and insecurity have implications for the priorities of political parties and MPs. While war causes inevitable shifts of priorities towards security and defence, long-term transformative initiatives may lose salience. This research sought to determine, among other things, the extent to which the priorities of Ukrainian MPs have changed, including with regard to gender equality and inclusion.
Ukraine | Study |
This course explores the theory and practice of legislative scrutiny and explores the potential role of technology to augment these efforts. The course will take place online and in Berlin from 9–22 January 2026.
In Thailand, WFD focuses on strengthening democratic institutions and processes through targeted, impactful programming. We enhance legislative oversight whilst promoting accountability, transparency, inclusion and efficiency within Thailand's political landscape.
In more than 50 countries and territories worldwide, we join with local partners to make governance and democracy stronger. Our locally-led programmes to strengthen democratic systems build partnerships and enable closer collaboration in addressing global challenges like conflict, corruption, and climate change.