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🟠 Today marks the start of the #16Days campaign against gender-based violence, under the theme “End Digital Violence Against All Women & Girls.”

📙 Our new report sheds light on the threats women face online, from harassment and hate speech to the sharing of non-consensual images: bit.ly/3M2UxZV
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📢 Pakistan’s Constitution has undergone one of its most dramatic changes in decades.

Passed in record time, the 27th Constitutional Amendment fundamentally restructures judicial authority, expands executive control, and entrenches military power: buff.ly/4lh52WP

#Pakistan #Reform #Constitution
Shifting the Scales: How Pakistan’s 27th Amendment Undermines Judicial Independence and Cements Executive Dominance
In November, Pakistan adopted its 27th Constitutional Amendment through one of the fastest and most contentious processes in its recent history. By creating a Federal Constitutional Court, expanding e
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November 28, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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🟠 During these #16Days of Activism, Women Constitution-Makers are speaking out on the urgent reforms needed to protect women from online harassment and digital abuse.

💬 Today’s insights come from Dr. Elizabeth Muli from Kenya.

🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3LZvM0V

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November 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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⚖️📜 Zambia’s constitutional reform push is back on the agenda, but controversy still looms.

O’Brien Kaaba traces how court intervention, civil society divisions, and a fragmented opposition are shaping a narrowly focused reform that may fall short of Zambia’s deeper democratic needs: bit.ly/4pDJQf3
Zambia: The Endless Search for a New Constitution
In October 2025, Zambia’s government established a 25-member Technical Committee to revive stalled constitutional reform efforts after civil society pressure and a controversial Constitutional Court r
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November 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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📝In this report on countering democratic backsliding in Asia, eight country case studies reveal both backsliding trends and resistance, offering reflections for building institutional resilience: buff.ly/iNA71fw

#Resilience #Democracy #InstitutionalReform #RuleOfLaw
Designing Resilient Institutions: Countering Democratic Backsliding in Asia
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November 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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🧭State capture is a key reason representative democracy can fail. Our guide outlines how to recognize state capture, and how constitutions, citizens, and international actors can respond: buff.ly/imHzujU

#Democracy #Constitution #Governance #RuleOfLaw
State Capture: How to Recognize and React to it
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November 25, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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🟠 Today marks the start of the #16Days campaign against gender-based violence, under the theme “End Digital Violence Against All Women & Girls.”

📙 Our new report sheds light on the threats women face online, from harassment and hate speech to the sharing of non-consensual images: bit.ly/3M2UxZV
November 25, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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💡Did you know that in some countries, presidents don’t have any executive or policymaking powers? Find out more in our short primer: buff.ly/RIGknuF

#President #Constitution #Governance #Democracy #RuleOfLaw
Non-Executive Presidents in Parliamentary Democracies
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November 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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#Malaysian #government doesn't plan to #amend #constitution to prevent #party hopping

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Malaysian government doesn't plan to amend constitution to prevent party hopping
The government has no plans to amend the Federal Constitution regarding the prohibition on Members of Parliament switching political parties, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Minister in the Prime Minister'
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November 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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In #Thailand, #parliament considers appointment procedure for #constitution drafting body

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In Thailand, parliament considers appointment procedure for constitution drafting body
A proposed “20-to-1” formula for choosing a constitution drafting panel is a compromise, not a violation of the Constitutional Court ruling, says Jaran Pakditanakul, a former charter court judge. The
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November 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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🌍 Our planet is at a crossroads. Climate change. Pollution. Biodiversity loss. Strong laws matter now more than ever. Introducing EPIC, our tool to strengthen environmental protection in constitutions: buff.ly/wfE6S21

#Climate #Reform #HumanRights #Constitutions
Environmental Protection in Constitutions Assessment Tool
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November 19, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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#Bulgaria's #constitutionalcourt rules speaker of #nationalassembly cannot unilaterally decide on a national #referendum

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Bulgaria's constitutional court rules speaker of national assembly cannot unilaterally decide on a national referendum
The Speaker of the National Assembly has no right to rule unilaterally on a national referendum. This becomes clear from a decision of the Constitutional Court in relation to the refusal of former Par
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November 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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📚 Digital technologies can reshape civil and political rights. This report calls for robust frameworks to address new challenges such as unwarranted surveillance and take advantage of new democratic possibilities: buff.ly/eSqO52e

#HumanRights #NewTech #DigitalRights #Constitution
Rights in the Digital Age
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November 18, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Voters in #Ecuador's #referendum reject proposal for #constituent assembly

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Voters in Ecuador's referendum reject proposal for constituent assembly
Ecuadorians voted Sunday to strike down a proposal that would have let foreign countries run military bases in the South American country where drug gangs are extorting communities and killing politic
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November 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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#Benin's #parliament approves #constitutional #amendment extending terms and creating a #senate

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Benin's parliament approves constitutional amendment extending terms and creating a senate
Benin’s parliament approved a constitutional reform extending presidential terms and creating a new legislative body, as the West African country is set to elect a new president next April.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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As attacks on the judiciary are on the rise, building a strong and independent judiciary matters more than ever ⚖️ Explore how systems protect the judiciary through judicial appointments, tenure and removal, immunity, and accountability: buff.ly/V6S06ZY

#RuleOfLaw #Judiciary #Justice
November 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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In #Japan, ruling parties start talks for #constitutional #amendment on #military

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In Japan, ruling parties start talks for constitutional amendment on military
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its new junior coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party, began talks on Thursday toward drafting proposals for the first-ever revision to Japan's postwar p
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November 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Constitution Building October 2025 Newsletter
Following a unanimous rejection by the Constitution and Justice Committee, Brazil’s Senate halted the so-called “Shielding Constitutional Amendment” (“PEC da Blindagem”), a constitutional reform…
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November 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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#Parliament leadership reviews progress on #Somalia's provisional #constitution

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Parliament leadership reviews progress on Somalia's provisional constitution
The Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur (Madobe), and the Speaker of the Upper House, H.E. Abdi Hashi Abdullahi, held a joint meeting wi
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November 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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How can deeply fragmented, conflict-affected states move toward lasting peace? This paper spotlights how local and substate governance systems may shape modern peace processes and constitution-making: buff.ly/CiKuAJh

#Constitution #PeaceBuilding #ConflictResolution
Constitution-Building in Deeply Fragmented States: The Role of Local Governance
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November 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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#Politicalparties hold rallies in #Bangladesh to demand #referendum on national charter before #elections

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Political parties hold rallies in Bangladesh to demand referendum on national charter before elections
Islamists in Bangladesh rallied on Tuesday to demand the interim government legalize a national charter proposed after the ouster of the previous regime, saying that there is no possibility
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November 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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📜 From South Africa’s democratic transition to today’s fragile contexts, guiding principles have helped build trust, reassure minority groups, and foster inclusive dialogue: buff.ly/BnmzgWj

#Constitution #Peacebuilding #Governance #Democracy #RuleOfLaw
The Impact of Guiding Principles on Constitution Making
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November 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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📑 Framed as a “technical revision,” Chad’s 2025 constitutional reform extends presidential terms, removes limits, and consolidates President Déby’s power. Nathan Leubnoudji Tah explores how these changes redefine Chad’s institutions — prioritizing longevity over alternation: buff.ly/oJXknBN
November 11, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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#Korea's #constitutional council to hold #public debate on #amendment

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Korea's constitutional council to hold public debate on amendment
The Constitutional Council of the Republic of Korea holds a debate on constitutional amendment and creates a "reconstitutional amendment" that reflects opinions from all walks of life. The Constitutio
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November 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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📝 After weeks of Gen Z–led protests, #Madagascar faces a military-led #transition and constitutional suspension. Dr. Ramasy explores the High Constitutional Court’s role, the tension between legality and legitimacy, and the uncertain path toward democratic renewal: buff.ly/9n2jeUN
November 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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#Iraq's top #judge warns against violating #constitutional timeline for #elections

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Iraq's top judge warns against violating constitutional timeline for elections
Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council President, Judge Faiq Zidan, emphasized the importance of adhering to the constitutional timelines for the upcoming parliamentary elections, warning that holding electi
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November 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM