Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD)
@wfd.org
The UK’s democracy support organisation in 50+ countries. We partner with parliaments, political parties, civil society, and election bodies around the world to build political systems that promote and deliver security, stability, and prosperity for all.
WFD-led Gender Observatory initiative has united 15 organisations to combat violence against women in politics in Indonesia. From fragmented efforts to a powerful push for change – read more: buff.ly/qA3lVCc
#GenderEquality #WomenInPolitics #Indonesia #PolicyReform #VAWP
#GenderEquality #WomenInPolitics #Indonesia #PolicyReform #VAWP
June 16, 2025 at 5:30 AM
WFD-led Gender Observatory initiative has united 15 organisations to combat violence against women in politics in Indonesia. From fragmented efforts to a powerful push for change – read more: buff.ly/qA3lVCc
#GenderEquality #WomenInPolitics #Indonesia #PolicyReform #VAWP
#GenderEquality #WomenInPolitics #Indonesia #PolicyReform #VAWP
WFD strengthened Ukraine’s democracy in 2024-2025 by:
✅ Supporting Verkhovna Rada
✅ Helping parties understand citizens' priorities
✅ Building UK-Ukraine partnerships
✅ Working with parties, civil society and local government on recovery.
🔗 Learn more: www.wfd.org/story/streng...
✅ Supporting Verkhovna Rada
✅ Helping parties understand citizens' priorities
✅ Building UK-Ukraine partnerships
✅ Working with parties, civil society and local government on recovery.
🔗 Learn more: www.wfd.org/story/streng...
June 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM
WFD strengthened Ukraine’s democracy in 2024-2025 by:
✅ Supporting Verkhovna Rada
✅ Helping parties understand citizens' priorities
✅ Building UK-Ukraine partnerships
✅ Working with parties, civil society and local government on recovery.
🔗 Learn more: www.wfd.org/story/streng...
✅ Supporting Verkhovna Rada
✅ Helping parties understand citizens' priorities
✅ Building UK-Ukraine partnerships
✅ Working with parties, civil society and local government on recovery.
🔗 Learn more: www.wfd.org/story/streng...
Happy Eid al-Adha to all our colleagues, partners, and friends celebrating!
Wishing you a joyful, blessed, and peaceful Eid 🌙
#EidMubarak2025
Wishing you a joyful, blessed, and peaceful Eid 🌙
#EidMubarak2025
June 6, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Happy Eid al-Adha to all our colleagues, partners, and friends celebrating!
Wishing you a joyful, blessed, and peaceful Eid 🌙
#EidMubarak2025
Wishing you a joyful, blessed, and peaceful Eid 🌙
#EidMubarak2025
Throughout the GIA programme in Sierra Leone, WFD has focused on strengthening the role of parliament in promoting democracy, enhancing public debt oversight, supporting women’s political leadership, and deepening civil society engagement.
Read more: www.wfd.org/story/streng...
Read more: www.wfd.org/story/streng...
June 3, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Throughout the GIA programme in Sierra Leone, WFD has focused on strengthening the role of parliament in promoting democracy, enhancing public debt oversight, supporting women’s political leadership, and deepening civil society engagement.
Read more: www.wfd.org/story/streng...
Read more: www.wfd.org/story/streng...
Over the past 14 years, WFD's locally-led team in Morocco has worked in close partnership with the Moroccan Parliament to promote #accountability, #transparency, and #inclusion.
We are proud to highlight ten key achievements—among many—that illustrate the progress made: www.wfd.org/story/buildi...
We are proud to highlight ten key achievements—among many—that illustrate the progress made: www.wfd.org/story/buildi...
May 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Over the past 14 years, WFD's locally-led team in Morocco has worked in close partnership with the Moroccan Parliament to promote #accountability, #transparency, and #inclusion.
We are proud to highlight ten key achievements—among many—that illustrate the progress made: www.wfd.org/story/buildi...
We are proud to highlight ten key achievements—among many—that illustrate the progress made: www.wfd.org/story/buildi...
In the January–March 2025 quarter, the Grant-in-Aid (GIA) programme in Kenya enabled WFD to deliver reform-focused interventions that advanced accountability and legislative effectiveness.
Read more about the programme's highlights ⤵️
www.wfd.org/story/advanc...
#StrengthenDemocracy #Kenya
Read more about the programme's highlights ⤵️
www.wfd.org/story/advanc...
#StrengthenDemocracy #Kenya
May 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In the January–March 2025 quarter, the Grant-in-Aid (GIA) programme in Kenya enabled WFD to deliver reform-focused interventions that advanced accountability and legislative effectiveness.
Read more about the programme's highlights ⤵️
www.wfd.org/story/advanc...
#StrengthenDemocracy #Kenya
Read more about the programme's highlights ⤵️
www.wfd.org/story/advanc...
#StrengthenDemocracy #Kenya
From inclusive political party reform to the institutionalisation of post-legislative scrutiny (PLS), the FCDO-funded Nigeria Open Political Party (NOPP) project is contributing to a more open and accountable democratic environment in Nigeria.
Read more: www.wfd.org/story/promot...
#Democracy
Read more: www.wfd.org/story/promot...
#Democracy
May 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
From inclusive political party reform to the institutionalisation of post-legislative scrutiny (PLS), the FCDO-funded Nigeria Open Political Party (NOPP) project is contributing to a more open and accountable democratic environment in Nigeria.
Read more: www.wfd.org/story/promot...
#Democracy
Read more: www.wfd.org/story/promot...
#Democracy
Just launched: A new brief on combating manipulative AI to protect democracy
The future of democracy depends on harnessing AI's benefits while defending against its misuse. Our recommendations provide practical steps for policymakers:
Read the full report: www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r...
The future of democracy depends on harnessing AI's benefits while defending against its misuse. Our recommendations provide practical steps for policymakers:
Read the full report: www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r...
May 13, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Just launched: A new brief on combating manipulative AI to protect democracy
The future of democracy depends on harnessing AI's benefits while defending against its misuse. Our recommendations provide practical steps for policymakers:
Read the full report: www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r...
The future of democracy depends on harnessing AI's benefits while defending against its misuse. Our recommendations provide practical steps for policymakers:
Read the full report: www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r...
Unsustainable, untransparent public debt can lead to instability sparked by fiscal cuts and cost of living increases. When governments spend more on debt than on health or education, people suffer.
Our toolkit helps parliaments strengthen oversight of public debt: www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r...
Our toolkit helps parliaments strengthen oversight of public debt: www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r...
May 12, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Unsustainable, untransparent public debt can lead to instability sparked by fiscal cuts and cost of living increases. When governments spend more on debt than on health or education, people suffer.
Our toolkit helps parliaments strengthen oversight of public debt: www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r...
Our toolkit helps parliaments strengthen oversight of public debt: www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r...
What is the cost of politics and why does it matter? Watch our brand new explainer to find out 👇
Westminster Foundation for Democracy is leading efforts to investigate and address the cost of politics in more than 40 countries worldwide.
youtu.be/vlL56toIeOQ
Westminster Foundation for Democracy is leading efforts to investigate and address the cost of politics in more than 40 countries worldwide.
youtu.be/vlL56toIeOQ
The cost of politics | WFD explainer
What is the cost of politics? Watch Westminster Foundation for Democracy's animation which explains what the cost of politics is, why it matters, and what we...
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May 8, 2025 at 11:02 AM
What is the cost of politics and why does it matter? Watch our brand new explainer to find out 👇
Westminster Foundation for Democracy is leading efforts to investigate and address the cost of politics in more than 40 countries worldwide.
youtu.be/vlL56toIeOQ
Westminster Foundation for Democracy is leading efforts to investigate and address the cost of politics in more than 40 countries worldwide.
youtu.be/vlL56toIeOQ
📢 Announcing the final 4 research papers in our Public Debt Integrity Series — released today!
This collection of 13 research papers is a joint knowledge building initiative of the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) and WFD.
Explore the papers: www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r...
This collection of 13 research papers is a joint knowledge building initiative of the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) and WFD.
Explore the papers: www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r...
May 7, 2025 at 9:23 AM
📢 Announcing the final 4 research papers in our Public Debt Integrity Series — released today!
This collection of 13 research papers is a joint knowledge building initiative of the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) and WFD.
Explore the papers: www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r...
This collection of 13 research papers is a joint knowledge building initiative of the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) and WFD.
Explore the papers: www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r...
📢Job alert: We are recruiting a Programme Administrative and Finance Assistant in The Gambia
This full-time role involves managing finance, administration, reporting, and logistical support for programmes.
Find out more and apply for this role by 15 May: wfd.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoa...
This full-time role involves managing finance, administration, reporting, and logistical support for programmes.
Find out more and apply for this role by 15 May: wfd.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoa...
Programme Administrative and Finance Assistant – The Gambia (May 2025)
An experienced Admin and Finance individual is required to lead and manage financial operations, and to support on program implementation in The Gambia.
wfd.peoplehr.net
May 2, 2025 at 11:03 AM
📢Job alert: We are recruiting a Programme Administrative and Finance Assistant in The Gambia
This full-time role involves managing finance, administration, reporting, and logistical support for programmes.
Find out more and apply for this role by 15 May: wfd.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoa...
This full-time role involves managing finance, administration, reporting, and logistical support for programmes.
Find out more and apply for this role by 15 May: wfd.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoa...
Our impact in numbers:
In 2024-2025, WFD worked to strengthen democracy in more than 58 countries and territories across the world.
More than 44,000 people participated in our 64 locally-led programmes and, we engaged with 4463 parliamentarians.
In 2024-2025, WFD worked to strengthen democracy in more than 58 countries and territories across the world.
More than 44,000 people participated in our 64 locally-led programmes and, we engaged with 4463 parliamentarians.
May 2, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Our impact in numbers:
In 2024-2025, WFD worked to strengthen democracy in more than 58 countries and territories across the world.
More than 44,000 people participated in our 64 locally-led programmes and, we engaged with 4463 parliamentarians.
In 2024-2025, WFD worked to strengthen democracy in more than 58 countries and territories across the world.
More than 44,000 people participated in our 64 locally-led programmes and, we engaged with 4463 parliamentarians.
📢 Announcing three new additions to the Public Debt Integrity Series, released today.
The series is a joint knowledge building initiative of the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) and WFD.
Read the papers now: www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r...
#DebtTransparency #Democracy
The series is a joint knowledge building initiative of the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) and WFD.
Read the papers now: www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r...
#DebtTransparency #Democracy
April 30, 2025 at 9:46 AM
📢 Announcing three new additions to the Public Debt Integrity Series, released today.
The series is a joint knowledge building initiative of the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) and WFD.
Read the papers now: www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r...
#DebtTransparency #Democracy
The series is a joint knowledge building initiative of the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) and WFD.
Read the papers now: www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r...
#DebtTransparency #Democracy
WFD’s Parliamentorship Initiative in Serbia, inspired by the UK Youth Parliament, partnered 20 young people with MPs, to address youth violence.
💡 From mental health to digital safety they drafted 33 policy recommendations.
Learn more about the initiative:
💡 From mental health to digital safety they drafted 33 policy recommendations.
Learn more about the initiative:
Young people in Serbia participate in policy-making through Parliamentorship
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April 25, 2025 at 9:01 AM
WFD’s Parliamentorship Initiative in Serbia, inspired by the UK Youth Parliament, partnered 20 young people with MPs, to address youth violence.
💡 From mental health to digital safety they drafted 33 policy recommendations.
Learn more about the initiative:
💡 From mental health to digital safety they drafted 33 policy recommendations.
Learn more about the initiative:
📢 Announcing three new additions to the Public Debt Integrity Series, released today.
The series is a joint knowledge building initiative of the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) and WFD.
Read the papers now: www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r...
#DebtTransparency
The series is a joint knowledge building initiative of the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) and WFD.
Read the papers now: www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r...
#DebtTransparency
April 23, 2025 at 9:46 AM
📢 Announcing three new additions to the Public Debt Integrity Series, released today.
The series is a joint knowledge building initiative of the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) and WFD.
Read the papers now: www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r...
#DebtTransparency
The series is a joint knowledge building initiative of the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) and WFD.
Read the papers now: www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r...
#DebtTransparency
The cost of politics report - out now!
Why is running for office in South Africa still out of reach for so many?
Understand the financial, social, and emotional price of political participation—especially for youth, women, and independent candidates.
Download: costofpolitics.net/east-and-sou...
Why is running for office in South Africa still out of reach for so many?
Understand the financial, social, and emotional price of political participation—especially for youth, women, and independent candidates.
Download: costofpolitics.net/east-and-sou...
April 22, 2025 at 9:51 AM
The cost of politics report - out now!
Why is running for office in South Africa still out of reach for so many?
Understand the financial, social, and emotional price of political participation—especially for youth, women, and independent candidates.
Download: costofpolitics.net/east-and-sou...
Why is running for office in South Africa still out of reach for so many?
Understand the financial, social, and emotional price of political participation—especially for youth, women, and independent candidates.
Download: costofpolitics.net/east-and-sou...
Happy Easter to all our colleagues, partners, and friends celebrating!
We wish you a joyful and peaceful Easter. 🌿
#HappyEaster2025
We wish you a joyful and peaceful Easter. 🌿
#HappyEaster2025
April 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Happy Easter to all our colleagues, partners, and friends celebrating!
We wish you a joyful and peaceful Easter. 🌿
#HappyEaster2025
We wish you a joyful and peaceful Easter. 🌿
#HappyEaster2025
🌐 We’re excited to announce that WFD’s Guidelines for AI in parliaments are now accessible in seven languages: English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Ukrainian, Macedonian, and Albanian, with French and Greek versions coming soon!
🔗 Download the guidelines: buff.ly/FwLPyDG
#AI #StrengthenDemocracy
🔗 Download the guidelines: buff.ly/FwLPyDG
#AI #StrengthenDemocracy
AI guidelines for parliaments
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April 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🌐 We’re excited to announce that WFD’s Guidelines for AI in parliaments are now accessible in seven languages: English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Ukrainian, Macedonian, and Albanian, with French and Greek versions coming soon!
🔗 Download the guidelines: buff.ly/FwLPyDG
#AI #StrengthenDemocracy
🔗 Download the guidelines: buff.ly/FwLPyDG
#AI #StrengthenDemocracy
📒 New publication!
This briefing paper, by Jamie Hitchen, identifies six action areas to strengthen responses to the high cost of politics, based on discussions from the two-day Democracy Action Partnership (DAP) event held in Indonesia in Dec 2024.
Explore the report: www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r...
This briefing paper, by Jamie Hitchen, identifies six action areas to strengthen responses to the high cost of politics, based on discussions from the two-day Democracy Action Partnership (DAP) event held in Indonesia in Dec 2024.
Explore the report: www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r...
April 17, 2025 at 8:01 AM
📒 New publication!
This briefing paper, by Jamie Hitchen, identifies six action areas to strengthen responses to the high cost of politics, based on discussions from the two-day Democracy Action Partnership (DAP) event held in Indonesia in Dec 2024.
Explore the report: www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r...
This briefing paper, by Jamie Hitchen, identifies six action areas to strengthen responses to the high cost of politics, based on discussions from the two-day Democracy Action Partnership (DAP) event held in Indonesia in Dec 2024.
Explore the report: www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r...
Out today: New series of research papers on public debt integrity in Africa
Unsustainable, untransparent public debt can lead to instability. Effective parliamentary oversight isn't just about fiscal responsibility—it's about strengthening democratic governance itself.
www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r...
Unsustainable, untransparent public debt can lead to instability. Effective parliamentary oversight isn't just about fiscal responsibility—it's about strengthening democratic governance itself.
www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r...
April 16, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Out today: New series of research papers on public debt integrity in Africa
Unsustainable, untransparent public debt can lead to instability. Effective parliamentary oversight isn't just about fiscal responsibility—it's about strengthening democratic governance itself.
www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r...
Unsustainable, untransparent public debt can lead to instability. Effective parliamentary oversight isn't just about fiscal responsibility—it's about strengthening democratic governance itself.
www.wfd.org/what-we-do/r...
Information manipulators are coordinating attacks on democracy. Our response? We need to coordinate even better.
New from our experts: Five examples of coalition-building to protect information integrity, showing how democracies can fight back through collaboration.
New from our experts: Five examples of coalition-building to protect information integrity, showing how democracies can fight back through collaboration.
To strengthen information integrity in elections, strengthen coalitions
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April 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Information manipulators are coordinating attacks on democracy. Our response? We need to coordinate even better.
New from our experts: Five examples of coalition-building to protect information integrity, showing how democracies can fight back through collaboration.
New from our experts: Five examples of coalition-building to protect information integrity, showing how democracies can fight back through collaboration.
WFD is committed to promoting a safe space for women in politics, essential for lasting political stability.
In Montenegro, we helped establish a community addressing violence against women in politics, bringing women leaders together to find real solutions.
Read more⬇️
www.wfd.org/news/wfd-mon...
In Montenegro, we helped establish a community addressing violence against women in politics, bringing women leaders together to find real solutions.
Read more⬇️
www.wfd.org/news/wfd-mon...
April 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
WFD is committed to promoting a safe space for women in politics, essential for lasting political stability.
In Montenegro, we helped establish a community addressing violence against women in politics, bringing women leaders together to find real solutions.
Read more⬇️
www.wfd.org/news/wfd-mon...
In Montenegro, we helped establish a community addressing violence against women in politics, bringing women leaders together to find real solutions.
Read more⬇️
www.wfd.org/news/wfd-mon...
We're hiring: Join our Centre of Expertise team as Practice Lead – Governance and Politics.
📍 Location: UK-based (Remote option available)
📅 Contract: Fixed-term (June 2025 – March 2026, with possible extension)
Find more details and apply by 20 April 2025 ⤵️
📍 Location: UK-based (Remote option available)
📅 Contract: Fixed-term (June 2025 – March 2026, with possible extension)
Find more details and apply by 20 April 2025 ⤵️
Practice Lead Governance and Politics - Centre of Expertise (April 2025)
WFD is looking to for a Practice Lead with significant strategic experience in Governance and Politics to support our Centre of Expertise.
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April 4, 2025 at 2:11 PM
We're hiring: Join our Centre of Expertise team as Practice Lead – Governance and Politics.
📍 Location: UK-based (Remote option available)
📅 Contract: Fixed-term (June 2025 – March 2026, with possible extension)
Find more details and apply by 20 April 2025 ⤵️
📍 Location: UK-based (Remote option available)
📅 Contract: Fixed-term (June 2025 – March 2026, with possible extension)
Find more details and apply by 20 April 2025 ⤵️
🤝 Building partnerships: Ukrainian delegation visits Manchester
WFD organised a study visit for Ukrainian officials to Manchester, to explore UK local governance. These exchanges highlight the role of local governance in strengthening democracy.
📹 Watch the video to hear their reflections
WFD organised a study visit for Ukrainian officials to Manchester, to explore UK local governance. These exchanges highlight the role of local governance in strengthening democracy.
📹 Watch the video to hear their reflections
April 4, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🤝 Building partnerships: Ukrainian delegation visits Manchester
WFD organised a study visit for Ukrainian officials to Manchester, to explore UK local governance. These exchanges highlight the role of local governance in strengthening democracy.
📹 Watch the video to hear their reflections
WFD organised a study visit for Ukrainian officials to Manchester, to explore UK local governance. These exchanges highlight the role of local governance in strengthening democracy.
📹 Watch the video to hear their reflections