Tag: Democracy

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Democracy, Research

Rampant Election Frauds Damage Democratic Systems in the World

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Rampant Election Frauds Damage Democratic Systems in the World

Numerous election frauds in different countries have been reported during the past 5 years or so. Some of them are listed below in alphabetical order.

Bangladesh

The 2018 general elections in Bangladesh were fraught with allegations of widespread irregularities. Opposition parties and international observers reported ballot stuffing, voter intimidation, and the arrest of opposition activists. The ruling party, Awami League, secured a landslide victory, leading to questions about the election’s legitimacy. read more

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Activities, Human Rights

Appeal to Set Up Special International Tribunal to Punish the Perpetrators of Crimes Against Humanity and Grand Corruption Crimes in India

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To: Global Leaders, International Courts, Global Law-Enforcement and Human Rights Organizations

Crime, Corruption, and Impunity in India

Appeal to Set Up Special International Tribunal to Punish the Perpetrators of Crimes Against Humanity and Grand Corruption Crimes in India

Appeal by: Rakesh Raman who is a journalist and human rights defender

Note: While I am in the process of mobilizing international support for the formation of the Special Tribunal on India, I sent a detailed representation on November 25, 2024 to the President, United Nations Human Rights Council (UN HRC), for taking immediate action. I will soon approach other international judicial and political bodies so that the Tribunal on India could be set up and the perpetrators of crime and corruption could be punished. | Rakesh Raman read more

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Democracy, Human Rights

Call for Proposals: Europe Offers Grant to Civil Society Organizations

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Call for Proposals: Europe Offers Grant to Civil Society Organizations

The total budget of 120,000 euros will be divided into three separate grants.

The Council of Europe’s Democratic Institutions and Civil Society Division has launched a grant for non-governmental organizations (NGOs). It aims to foster democratic culture and strengthen the engagement of citizens in decision making in their countries, and to enhance the mutual engagement between the Council of Europe and civil society organizations.  read more