National Democratic Institute

Statement - The Government of Canada marks the 35th anniversary of United Nations Peacekeeping Forces receiving Nobel Peace Prize

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Sunday, December 10, 2023

"The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to United Nations Peacekeeping Forces on 10 December 1988 to recognize the important contributions that peacekeepers made towards the pursuit of one of the UN's most fundamental obligations: to maintain international peace and security.

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  • "The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to United Nations Peacekeeping Forces on 10 December 1988 to recognize the important contributions that peacekeepers made towards the pursuit of one of the UN's most fundamental obligations: to maintain international peace and security.
  • "From 1948 to 1988, more than half-a-million troops from 53 states, including Canada, were involved in peacekeeping missions in places like Cyprus, Kashmir, the Congo and West New Guinea.
  • Peacekeeping operations have not always been peaceful, with more than 730 peacekeepers losing their lives as they sought to maintain peace in parts of the world ravaged by war and conflict.
  • As peacekeepers and peacemakers, you have helped to forge Canada's long-standing reputation as a country that can be counted on to support peace operations around the world.

Online abuse could drive women out of political life – the time to act is now

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

It is becoming increasingly evident that life in modern politics is presenting women with a stark choice – endure almost constant online threats and abuse or get out of public life.

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  • It is becoming increasingly evident that life in modern politics is presenting women with a stark choice – endure almost constant online threats and abuse or get out of public life.
  • But the social media era has normalised ever more aggressive forms of abuse.
  • The abuse against Ardern has been so intense that even in retirement she’s expected to have extra police protection.
  • The Economist Intelligence Unit has reported that more than one in three women have experienced online violence.

Driving women out

    • A global survey by Washington-based non-profit National Democratic Institute found that more than half of young women who posted political opinions online were attacked for their views.
    • This amounts to compelling evidence that the problem runs deep, illustrating that people attempting to undermine a government have recognised attacking women as a winning strategy.
    • The examples highlighted in the report don’t merely revolve around hatred towards these women.
    • After years of progress on increasing female participation in political life, democracies around the world are now in real danger of regressing if women are driven out of politics.

We know the problem, we know the solutions

    • Laws already exist that are supposed to protect women from this kind of abuse but they are not being vigorously enforced.
    • It’s also time to rein in the tech platforms and hold them legally accountable for the toxic content they host, pushed out by their algorithms.
    • And if the issue isn’t addressed, it could lead to dire consequences for democracy as women retreat from positions of power.

Media Advisory: Global Cybersecurity Experts Return for the Third Annual Fortinet Security Summit and Tech Expo at the Fortinet Championship Golf Tournament

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

The Security Summit brings together the Fortinet community of premier customers, partners, executives, and worldwide industry experts for two full days of keynotes, panels, and roundtable discussions.

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  • The Security Summit brings together the Fortinet community of premier customers, partners, executives, and worldwide industry experts for two full days of keynotes, panels, and roundtable discussions.
  • The Technology Vendor Expo offers product demos, and tech sessions, and networking opportunities with exhibiting partners .
  • The Security Summit also kicks off the 2023 Fortinet Championship on September 14-17.
  • Attendees of the Security Summit will hear from global cybersecurity leaders, including public and private sector executives, government leaders, and Fortune 500 CEOs, among others.

Government of Canada announces measures to protect by-elections from foreign interference

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, May 16, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada continues to strengthen and protect our democracy from threats posed by foreign interference.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, May 16, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada continues to strengthen and protect our democracy from threats posed by foreign interference.
  • The Security and Intelligence Threats (SITE) Task Force will provide enhanced monitoring and assessing of foreign interference threats during the by-election period.
  • These measures are in line with our commitment to keeping Canadians informed about foreign interference in Canada.
  • On March 6, 2023, the Government of Canada announced a series of measures to take further action on foreign interference and strengthen Canadians' confidence in our democracy.

Government of Canada provides update on recommendations to combat foreign interference

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, April 6, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada takes any attempt at foreign interference, including in Canada's democratic institutions and processes, very seriously.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, April 6, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada takes any attempt at foreign interference, including in Canada's democratic institutions and processes, very seriously.
  • Specifically, the report outlines that, along with ministers and national security agencies, the new National Counter-Foreign Interference Coordinator will work to bolster public communications on foreign interference.
  • The government remains committed to defending Canada's democracy against interference and upholding Canadians' confidence in our institutions.
  • On March 6, 2023, the Government of Canada announced a series of measures to take further action on foreign interference and strengthen Canadians' confidence in our democracy.

Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

WASHINGTON , Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), a global organization that works alongside local partners in communities worldwide to strengthen democracies and build competitive markets, kicked off its 40th anniversary celebration today with the release of an online CIPE 40 Timeline .

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  • WASHINGTON , Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), a global organization that works alongside local partners in communities worldwide to strengthen democracies and build competitive markets, kicked off its 40th anniversary celebration today with the release of an online CIPE 40 Timeline .
  • Plans for the anniversary include the release of a series of profiles recognizing the contributions of key collaborators and a multi-part podcast looking at CIPE's impact over the past four decades.
  • Throughout the anniversary year, CIPE will celebrate its successes and partner achievements, show how its programs have informed new approaches, and address forward-looking challenges.
  • On February 7, CIPE will host a virtual event to unveil a new initiative and website dedicated to the future of democracy and technology.

Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), a global organization that works alongside local partners in communities worldwide to strengthen democracies and build competitive markets, kicked off its 40th anniversary celebration today with the release of an online CIPE 40 Timeline .

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), a global organization that works alongside local partners in communities worldwide to strengthen democracies and build competitive markets, kicked off its 40th anniversary celebration today with the release of an online CIPE 40 Timeline .
  • Plans for the anniversary include the release of a series of profiles recognizing the contributions of key collaborators and a multi-part podcast looking at CIPE's impact over the past four decades.
  • Throughout the anniversary year, CIPE will celebrate its successes and partner achievements, show how its programs have informed new approaches, and address forward-looking challenges.
  • On February 7, CIPE will host a virtual event to unveil a new initiative and website dedicated to the future of democracy and technology.

Eric Duhaime: The Bright Future of Quebec's Conservatives

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Friday, August 19, 2022

Eric Duhaime is the voice of progressive and inclusive conservative values in Quebec

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  • More than forty years on, Friedman's beliefs resonate with voters like never before.
  • "Free to choose" ("Libres chez nous" - free in our homeland) is the rallying cry that is attracting thousands to the Conservative Party of Quebec.
  • Duhaime studied political science and public administration and he bolstered his innate conviction that Quebec could, can, and will do better.
  • On October the 3rd, Quebecers will make the right choice: the Quebec Conservative Party.

Analysis of Violence Against Women In Politics Wins Grawemeyer Award

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Rutgers University scholar Mona Lena Krook has won the 2022 University of Louisville Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order for exploring the nature of violence against women in politics and suggesting ways to prevent it.

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  • Krook , a political science professor who chairs Rutgers' doctoral program on women and politics, received the prize for ideas set forth in "Violence in Women in Politics: A Global Phenomenon," her 2020 book published by Oxford University Press.
  • For the book, she collected details on the growing attacks against women in politics worldwide and reviewed dozens of previous studies on the issue.
  • "Besides harming individual victims, violence against women in politics tramples on human rights, disrupts institutions and undermines gender equity," she said.
  • "Her work shines a spotlight on the worldwide pervasiveness of violence against women in politics and challenges us with a call to action," said Charles Ziegler, Grawemeyer world order award director.

National Disability Institute Receives Prestigious Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Award

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

b'WASHINGTON, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America has announced National Disability Institute (NDI) as a recipient of its Neighborhood Builders award in recognition of the organization\'s work dedicated to the financial health and well-being of people with disabilities and their families.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America has announced National Disability Institute (NDI) as a recipient of its Neighborhood Builders award in recognition of the organization\'s work dedicated to the financial health and well-being of people with disabilities and their families.
  • NDI was selected as one of four recipients of Bank of America\'s prestigious Neighborhood Builders grant for 2021.
  • It has been recognized as the nation\'s largest philanthropic investment in nonprofit leadership development.\n"NDI is deeply honored to receive this award from Bank of America," said Thomas Foley, Executive Director, National Disability Institute.
  • "We thank Bank of America for recognizing NDI\'s commitment to equity and financial inclusion for all people with disabilities.