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What if justice were treated not as an outcome of peace and institutional reform, but as a foundation for both?
Join @Int_IDEA and @InnoJustice at #HagueJusticeWeek2026 to explore how justice can help societies move from crisis towards stability and resilience.
Drawing on experiences from Ethiopia, the Sahel, Bangladesh and Syria, we'll discuss how justice systems can respond to the problems people actually face, rebuild legitimacy when public trust has been weakened, and contribute to peacebuilding and inclusive governance.
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๐ 11:00-12:30 CET
๐ The Hague and online
๐ Learn more and register: buff.ly/V3IuTwM
#HagueJusticeWeek #RuleOfLaw #Justice #Peacebuilding #Governance
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๐๏ธ 5 global constitutional news you may have missed this week
๐ Malawi โ Law society argues presidential postponement of parliament is unconstitutional: buff.ly/sincRFJ
๐ North Macedonia โ President says constitutional recognition of Bulgarian minority requires public support: buff.ly/PS39Qbe
๐ Tanzania โ Ruling political party includes promise of new constitution in election manifesto: buff.ly/kRRfNvY
๐ Somalia โ Supreme court rules the extension of presidential and parliamentary terms is unconstitutional: buff.ly/na8DhHc
๐ Japan โ Op-ed: constitution is at a critical juncture 80 years later: buff.ly/RCitov1
๐ Stay updated on constitutional news from around the world: buff.ly/UINyNRs
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Are security sector reform and constitutional transitions connected? ๐
Our policy paper shows why aligning security sector reform with constitutional reform is key to successful transitions to peace and democracy: constitutionnet.org/vl/item/โฆ
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๐ Missed our last constitution building newsletter?
โ๏ธ Expert analyses on #Ghana, #Chile and #Fiji
๐ Constitutional news from around the world
๐ Events at the #SthlmForum and #HagueJusticeWeek2026
๐ Read now: buff.ly/mrnU3nf
๐ Subscribe: bit.ly/3IguwEy
#News #Constitution #RuleofLaw
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Designing your Parliament? ๐๏ธ Our primers have you covered. Learn about bicameralism, whenโand howโparliaments can be dissolved, legislative minority protections, and opposition rights: buff.ly/7BUYkx6
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How can justice contribute to rebuilding trust, strengthening institutions and supporting more peaceful and resilient societies?
On 16 November, @Int_IDEA and @InnoJustice will bring together experts and practitioners during the #HagueJusticeWeek for a discussion on Justice as Critical Infrastructure for Peace and Resilience.
Drawing on experiences from #Ethiopia, the #Sahel, #Bangladesh and #Syria, the panel will explore the role of justice in transitions from crisis, and what it takes to make justice central to peacebuilding and institutional reform.
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๐ The Hague and online
๐ More information and registration: buff.ly/DfAy6in
#RuleOfLaw #Justice #Peacebuilding #Governance
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๐ข Happening tomorrow!
From the DRC to Syria and Venezuela, civil society organisations and opposition movements are working to make peace and state-building more inclusive.
If youโre attending the #SthlmForum on Peace and Development, join International IDEAโs panel, โLocal voices for lasting peace and inclusive state building,โ to hear how local actors navigate political constraints and pursue more sustainable peace.
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๐ Stockholm
๐ buff.ly/uOhqoxz
cc: @Int_IDEA, @IDEA_Africa, @sida, @intalert, @EdinburghUni
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๐๐๏ธCurious about how countries balance power between regional and central governments?
Discover the vital role of second chambers in federal systems, where regional voices meet national decisions: buff.ly/AhWf8xy
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#Bolivia faces a judicial crisis marked by politicisation and institutional fragility. Three competing constitutional reform proposals seek to address it, but what is at stake for judicial independence and constitutional safeguards?
Soraya Santiago Salame explores the debate.
๐ Read now on ConstitutionNet: buff.ly/em3p8tl
#Bolivia #JudicialIndependence #ConstitutionalReform
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๐๏ธ 5 global constitutional news you may have missed this week
๐ DRC โ Parliament approves referendum law: buff.ly/geMI9xV
๐ Egypt โ Parliament undertakes constitutional process to approve foreign military support: buff.ly/t9GqC8J
๐ Kenya โ Proposed electoral amendment bill returns to senate for further consideration: buff.ly/haLvFB3
๐ Iceland โ Legal scholar argues proposed law establishing hierarchy of statutes doesn't violate constitution: buff.ly/78RfIiJ
๐ Cayman Islands seeks constitutional amendment to reserve attorney general post for nationals: buff.ly/5ASNAgV
๐ Stay updated on constitutional news from around the world: buff.ly/UINyNRs
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๐๏ธ In our October constitution building newsletter:
โ๏ธ Expert analyses on #Ghana, #Chile and #Fiji
๐ Constitutional news from around the world
๐ Events at the #SthlmForum and #HagueJusticeWeek2026
๐ Read now: buff.ly/SqssUjH
๐ Subscribe: bit.ly/3IguwEy
#News #Constitution #RuleofLaw
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๐ What role can interim constitutions play in conflict-affected settings?
Our paper explores their potential in peacebuilding: buff.ly/o2sl486
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๐ฃ๏ธHow do citizens shape decision-making beyond voting every few years?
Explore our primers on Direct Democracy: buff.ly/qSKhgPT & Local Democracy: buff.ly/1Y5K0sI
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If youโre attending the #SthlmForum on Peace and Development next week, join our panel โLocal voices for lasting peace and inclusive state building.โ
Hear perspectives from the DRC, Syria and Venezuela on how civil society and opposition movements navigate political challenges and work towards more inclusive, legitimate and sustainable peace.
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๐ Stockholm
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cc: @Int_IDEA, @IDEA_Africa, @sida, @intalert, @EdinburghUni, @SIPRIorg
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Can constitutional courts be guardians of democracy? โ๏ธ
Explore the fundamentals of constitutional courts and their crucial role in shaping and protecting constitutions worldwide: buff.ly/L6EY5Vy
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๐ญ Who gets to shape #Fijiโs constitutional future?
Following a landmark Supreme Court ruling, a review commission consulted the public on constitutional reform. But the governmentโs bill departs from its recommendations, raising questions about participation, executive power, and accountability.
๐ Read our latest analysis: buff.ly/Pf1YFhe
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๐งฉHow can decentralization deepen democratic values?
Using MENA as a case study, our report explores the ways that constitutional design can improve governance and security in neglected communities: buff.ly/zdSysMH
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Ever wondered what it takes to build a strong and independent judiciary? โ๏ธ
Our primers break it down for you. Learn about judicial appointments, tenure and removal, immunity, and accountability: buff.ly/7BUYkx6
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Why does constitution-making often fail after conflict? โ๏ธ
Our paper explores the grounds for failure, and strategies to prevent or build on it: buff.ly/waIHDoH
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โ๏ธ #Fijiโs Supreme Court opened the door to constitutional reform in 2025, setting out two tests for a new constitution: meaningful public participation and addressing democratic deficits.
Does the governmentโs proposed amendment bill meet these standards?
๐ Read our new analysis by @romiteshkant and @mereonic: buff.ly/gcU1mBf
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๐ Have you read our latest analysis?
#Chileโs constitutional safeguards have faced an early test under President Josรฉ Antonio Kast. Two illiberal amendment proposals, aimed at weakening rights protections and expanding executive powers, were withdrawn after widespread criticism.
What do these failed initiatives tell us about Chileโs democratic future?
Read now: buff.ly/RT56n9o
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๐๏ธ 5 global constitutional news you may have missed this week
๐ Virgin Islands โ Constitutional negotiations set to enter final round: buff.ly/G0CoFoK
๐ Bahrain โ Speaker of parliament lifts immunity for legislator in accordance with the constitution: buff.ly/QARDk81
๐ Iraq โ Court rules Kurdistan state security law is unconstitutional: buff.ly/kYdF1ql
๐ Tรผrkiye โ Elections might be held early, which would allow President to run for office again: buff.ly/b1Bjrnc
๐ Pakistan โ Deputy prime minister says declaration of state of emergency was constitutional: buff.ly/6calAze
๐ Stay updated on constitutional news from around the world: buff.ly/UINyNRs
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๐ก๏ธCan democracy be designed to resist backsliding?
Elected leaders are increasingly undermining democratic institutions from within. Our report unpacks how it happens, and what can be done to stop it: buff.ly/8rMvdTU
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๐ข Happening today at the #GenevaPeaceForum and #online!
Can mediation deliver lasting peace?
Join @Int_IDEA for a timely discussion on how peace processes can connect immediate stabilisation with governance reform, political inclusion and state legitimacy.
๐ด Join the discussion online live: buff.ly/4LVBgtq
#Peacebuilding #Mediation #Democracy #Governance
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Want to understand the powers and limits of presidents across different systems? Dive into our primers to learn about:
๐ณ๏ธHow presidents are elected and removed: buff.ly/apGRy7R
โPresidential veto powers: buff.ly/nQDUo9G
๐๏ธPresidential legislative powers: buff.ly/gTBvbvF
๐๏ธThe role of non-executive presidents: buff.ly/pfSTtD2
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Join us this Thursday 11:00-12:30 CET at the #GenevaPeaceForum and #online!
Can peace last if the political roots of conflict remain unresolved?
Join @Int_IDEA at the Geneva Peace Forum for a timely discussion on the future of mediation and peacebuilding.
As peace processes increasingly prioritise short-term stabilisation, fundamental questions of governance, political inclusion and state legitimacy risk being left off the negotiating table.
Bringing together senior policymakers, mediators and practitioners, this panel will explore how mediation can better connect immediate conflict management with long-term political transformation, even when comprehensive peace settlements remain out of reach.
๐ด Join the discussion online live: buff.ly/4LVBgtq
#Peacebuilding #Mediation #Democracy #Governance
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๐ Our Annual Review of Constitution-Building 2025 explores constitutional reform processes and constitutional developments across the world.
๐ This year's findings reveal a challenging landscape marked by political transitions, democratic backsliding, youth mobilization, and growing pressure on constitutional safeguards.
โ๏ธ The Review also highlights efforts to strengthen democratic governance, protect constitutional democracy, and build more inclusive and resilient institutions.
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๐ Whatโs shaping constitutional change around the world?
Our new Annual Review of Constitution Building is out. Inside, explore:
โข Barriers to constitutional change in #Fiji and #Gambia by Alexander Hudson
โข The use of constitutional reform to entrench personalized rule in #Chad, #Djibouti, #ElSalvador, #Guinea and #Nicaragua by Alexandra Oancea
โข The impact of digital speech regulation on freedom of expression in #Pakistan and #SriLanka by Eva Montero Ibarra
๐ Read now: buff.ly/QOo927R
#AnnualReview #Reform #Democracy
@Int_IDEA @IDEA_Africa
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#Chileโs constitutional safeguards have faced an early test under President Josรฉ Antonio Kast.
Two illiberal amendment proposals, aimed at weakening rights protections and expanding executive powers, were withdrawn after widespread criticism. What do these failed initiatives tell us about Chileโs democratic future?
Read our new expert analysis: buff.ly/CGTXoHz
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๐๏ธ 5 global constitutional news you may have missed this week
๐ Bangladesh โ Government aims for parliamentary vote on constitutional reform in January: buff.ly/y0vJH9s
๐ Lithuania โ Legislature passes first vote to lift constitutional ban on nuclear weapons: buff.ly/OZm57dX
๐ Brazil โ Presidential candidate proposes constitutional reform: buff.ly/znEO6ZY
๐ Italy โ Parliament approves electoral reform: buff.ly/meb7TxO
๐ Fiji โ Court rules immunity sits outside constitutional amendment process: buff.ly/o9NfTxm
๐ Stay updated on constitutional news from around the world: buff.ly/UINyNRs
#News #Constitution #Reform #Democracy
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๐๐ Curious about the work of International IDEAโs Constitutional Governance and Rule of Law team? Learn more about how we support inclusive and democratic constitution-making worldwide: buff.ly/cyT8Gh6
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๐ญ Have you read our latest analysis?
#Ghana is moving ahead with constitutional reform, but not all of the Constitution Review Committeeโs recommendations survived the governmentโs review.
Our latest piece examines what changed, the debates that followed, and what comes next.
Read now: buff.ly/Hznazzw
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As military authorities consolidate power across parts of the Sahel, how can international actors continue to support inclusive governance?
Our brief examines the changing political and geostrategic landscape in #Mali, #BurkinaFaso and #Niger, offering practical pathways for engagement that recognize today's realities while keeping inclusion and accountability at the forefront: buff.ly/S2Ze8mF
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๐ Missed our last constitution building newsletter?
โ๏ธ Expert analyses on #Guyana, #Mauritius and #Mexico
๐ 20+ constitutional news from around the world
๐ Key resources & upcoming events
๐ Read now: buff.ly/bS80Mfg
๐ Subscribe: bit.ly/3IguwEy
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๐กHow can countries restore constitutional order after military coups while laying the foundations for democratic governance?
Our report examines the constitutional texts adopted in Burkina Faso, Chad and Mali following recent coups, highlighting key trends, challenges and implications for democratic transitions: buff.ly/wHRhwIm
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๐ Whatโs shaping constitutional change around the world?
Our new Annual Review of Constitution Building is out. Inside, explore:
โข Constitutional reform processes in #Bangladesh, #Ghana and #Palestine by Adem Kassie Abebe
โข Political transitions in #Bangladesh and #Syria by Kimana Zulueta-Fรผlscher
โข Gen Z mobilisation and its constitutional implications in #Nepal and #Madagascar by Sharon Pia Hickey
๐ Read now: buff.ly/QOo927R
#AnnualReview #Reform #Democracy
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๐๏ธ 5 global constitutional news you may have missed this week
๐ Switzerland โ Voters reject referendum proposal to lock neutrality into constitution: buff.ly/fiFIvyR
๐ Liberia โ Law reform commission seeks review of bills before legislative vote: buff.ly/WQPjd2i
๐ Cyprus โ Attorney general argues proposed legal reforms are unconstitutional: buff.ly/gUakem6
๐ Czech Republic โ Proposed constitutional amendment would enshrine currency in constitution: buff.ly/n6LO6RX
๐ Taiwan โ Proposed law would allow referendums to overturn constitutional court decisions: buff.ly/Ih15qGE
๐ Stay updated on constitutional news from around the world: buff.ly/UINyNRs
#News #Constitution #Reform #Democracy
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A strong democracy needs more than elections, it also needs a professional, impartial and effective public service.
Our Primer explores how constitutional design can help protect merit-based public administration, strengthen good governance and safeguard the rule of law: buff.ly/fWt9WaD
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๐ข New piece!
#Ghanaโs constitutional reform process has entered a new phase.
What does the governmentโs Position Paper mean for the countryโs proposed reforms, and what questions remain over the process?
Read our latest analysis by Victor Azure (@nsoh_azure) on the path ahead: buff.ly/Hznazzw
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A constitution is only as strong as the institutions that defend it.
Our report explores how courts, lawyers and bar associations in Bangladesh, Ghana and Syria are navigating political pressure, rebuilding public trust, and shaping democratic futures: buff.ly/tmNGsob
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๐๏ธ In our September constitution building newsletter:
โ๏ธ Expert analyses on #Guyana, #Mauritius and #Mexico
๐ 20+ constitutional news from around the world
๐ Key resources & upcoming events
๐ Read now: buff.ly/bS80Mfg
๐ Subscribe: bit.ly/3IguwEy
@Int_IDEA @IDEA_Africa
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๐๏ธ Democratic backsliding doesnโt always start with big constitutional changes. Sometimes, it begins with the quiet manipulation of parliamentary procedure.
Our report explores how parliamentary rules on agendas, debate, discipline and legislative scrutiny can be weaponized, and what resilient design looks like in response: buff.ly/x9DJ9dF
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๐ What happened in constitution building around the world in 2025?
Our Annual Review of Constitution Building brings together key developments from across the year, highlighting important trends, challenges and lessons for constitution-making and reform around the world.
Read now: buff.ly/n5X1vkF
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๐๏ธ 5 global constitutional news you may have missed this week
๐ Somalia โ Legislature approves two new members for constitutional review commission: buff.ly/GtsV6Cb
๐ Tรผrkiye โ Ruling party wraps up major work on new constitution: buff.ly/HvxBEUC
๐ Kosovo โ Court finds that parliament's election of government was constitutional: buff.ly/lK7MeQW
๐ The Philippines โ Senate votes to lower threshold for conviction in vice president's impeachment trial: buff.ly/khC20qw
๐ The Gambia โ Political coalition promises constitutional reform after public consultations: buff.ly/3K21fCd
๐ Stay updated on constitutional news from around the world: buff.ly/UINyNRs
#News #Constitution #Reform #Democracy
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๐ As Syria navigates its transition, what should its new constitution truly deliver?
Our brief explores the country's evolving political and institutional context, the pathways and actors shaping constitutional reform, and the implications of recent governance and security shifts, assessing both risks and opportunities for a more inclusive state-building process: buff.ly/9SIRKEA
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๐งฉ What does state power look like in a fragmented country?
Our brief examines how Myanmarโs post-2021 crisis has produced competing centres of authority and evolving governance arrangements, and what this means for its constitutional future: buff.ly/9SIRKEA
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โ๏ธ Have you read our last piece?
#Guyanaโs constitutional reform process is finally moving forward, but important questions remain about the Commissionโs composition, the reform process, and the path ahead.
Our new article examines where things stand, what reforms have been proposed, and why timing, representation and consensus matter.
Read now: buff.ly/dh102kS
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๐ณ๏ธ Can South Sudanโs next elections bring stability, or deepen the crisis?
Our brief examines how constitutional and governance reforms could help address persistent instability and support a more sustainable political transition in the country: buff.ly/9SIRKEA
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๐ง A new way to engage with ConstitutionNet
You can now listen to our Voices from the Field articles, alongside reading them.
Whether youโre commuting, taking a break, or simply prefer listening, our new audio feature makes it easier to stay connected to constitutional developments and analysis wherever you are.
Just press play: buff.ly/ruNIZd4
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๐๏ธ 5 global constitutional news you may have missed this week
๐ Greece โ Parliament accepts constitutional revision: buff.ly/QeNbBq5
๐ Armenia โ Government expects draft constitution by the end of the year: buff.ly/no8yxtr
๐ DRC โ Wide protests held over constitutional change: buff.ly/D5NwYLi buff.ly/EiO51me
๐ United Kingdom โ Political leaders meet to discuss independence referendums: buff.ly/6kWybWh
๐ Malaysia โ Prime minister promises constitutional amendment to increase representation for Sabah and Sarawak: buff.ly/FmZJzAh
๐ Stay updated on constitutional news from around the world: buff.ly/UINyNRs
#News #Constitution #Reform #Democracy
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In Chapter 6 of our Annual Review of Constitution-Building, Eva Montero Ibarra explores how digital speech regulation in #Pakistan and #SriLanka is reshaping freedom of expression and transforming constitutional rights without formal constitutional amendment: buff.ly/sqUxfm7
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What happens after the โdealโ is signed?
Our brief explores how constitutional reform and statebuilding continue long after formal settlements, often shaped by fragmented conflicts, shifting political incentives, and evolving mediation practices: buff.ly/k8Ga3mT
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In Chapter 5 of our Annual Review of Constitution-Building, Alexandra Oancea examines how constitutional reforms in #Chad, #Djibouti, #Guinea, #ElSalvador, and #Nicaragua have been used to extend presidential tenure, restrict political competition, and weaken checks on executive power: buff.ly/sqUxfm7
@Int_IDEA @IDEA_Africa @IDEA_INT_LAC
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๐๏ธ Peace processes are changing, and so is mediation.
From South Sudan to Myanmar, our policy brief series explores the evolving nature of mediation in fragile settings: buff.ly/k8Ga3mT
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โ๏ธ New piece: Constitutional reform is back on the agenda in #Guyana
But as the process gets underway, important questions remain: Is the Constitutional Reform Commission representative? What reforms should be considered? And can there be enough time to build the consensus needed for meaningful change?
Our new article examines the process, the proposals already on the table, and the challenges ahead: buff.ly/K4jbBvV
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In Chapter 4 of our Annual Review of Constitution-Building, Alexander Hudson examines reform deadlocks in #Fiji and #TheGambia, showing how highly entrenched constitutional amendment procedures can prevent constitutional renewal even where broad reform demands exist: buff.ly/sqUxfm7
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๐กHave you read our latest analysis?
Mauritius has opened the door to its most wide-ranging constitutional review in decades. With a broad mandate, the Constitutional Review Commission has a unique opportunity to shape the country's constitutional future.
Neel Raamandarsingh Purmah argues that the legitimacy of reform will depend not only on what recommendations emerge, but on whether citizens across Mauritius are meaningfully involved in the process.
๐ Read now: buff.ly/O321LBn
#Mauritius #ConstitutionalReform #Democracy #PublicParticipation
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In Chapter 3 of our Annual Review of Constitution-Building, Sharon Pia Hickey explores how Gen Z protest movements in #Nepal and #Madagascar challenged existing political systems and examines the ways in which demands for accountability, participation, and reform interact with constitutional institutions: buff.ly/sqUxfm7
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Democracy depends on protected time, space and information: the conditions that allow people to speak, organize and hold power to account.
Yet around the world, these foundations are being eroded as governments misuse laws and institutions to shrink civic space and silence dissent.
Our report explores how this happens, and what can be done to build resilience: buff.ly/wk3XONh
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In Chapter 2 of our Annual Review of Constitution-Building, Kimana Zulueta-Fรผlscher examines ongoing transitions in #Bangladesh and #Syria, highlighting how difficult it can be to transform political rupture into sustainable democratic governance and meaningful constitutional reform: buff.ly/sqUxfm7
@Int_IDEA @IDEA_Africa
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In Chapter 1 of our Annual Review of Constitution-Building, Adem Kassie Abebe draws on interviews with constitutional reform leaders in #Bangladesh, #Ghana, and #Palestine.
The chapter explores how reformers navigate political realities, public participation, and competing demands while pursuing constitutional change in very different contexts: buff.ly/sqUxfm7
@Int_IDEA @IDEA_Africa
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๐ข New piece: Who holds the real veto power in Mexico's constitutional politics today?
An examination of six constitutional reforms debated in 2026 reveals how bargaining has shifted from the opposition to MORENA's coalition partners and internal factions: buff.ly/7UH8jCJ
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๐ข What are the key constitutional trends shaping the world today?
Our new Annual Review of Constitution-Building explores constitutional reform processes and developments across the world.
From political transitions and democratic backsliding to Gen Z mobilization and efforts to strengthen constitutional democracy, this year's Review captures both the challenges and opportunities facing constitutional governance worldwide.
๐ Read more: buff.ly/sqUxfm7
#ConstitutionBuilding #Democracy #RuleofLaw #Constitution
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โ๏ธ How can constitutions safeguard fairness and independence in justice systems?
Discover key options for regulating the prosecution service โ and the vital role of the chief prosecutor โ in our primer: buff.ly/19Hhlb0
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๐๏ธ What role do political parties play in constitutions?
Our primer explores how constitutions shape the roles, rights and regulation of political parties in a democracy: buff.ly/nllNOZR
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๐ขNew piece!
#Mauritius has launched its most significant constitutional review in decades, with proposals ranging from expanding rights protections to reforming democratic institutions.
But as Neel Raamandarsingh Purmah argues, the real test will be whether citizens are treated as active participants rather than passive observers.
Will constitutional reform become a shared national project or another report on a shelf?
Read the full analysis: buff.ly/O321LBn
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๐กHow can countries restore constitutional order after military coups while laying the foundations for democratic governance?
Our report examines the constitutional texts adopted in Burkina Faso, Chad and Mali following recent coups, highlighting key trends, challenges and implications for democratic transitions: buff.ly/wHRhwIm
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๐ Missed our last constitution building newsletter?
โ๏ธ Expert analyses on #GuineaBissau and #Nepal
๐ 20+ constitutional news from around the world
๐ Key resources & events
๐ Read now: bit.ly/3UN0ZIR
๐ Subscribe: bit.ly/3IguwEy
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๐๏ธ 5 global constitutional news you may have missed this week
๐ Guinea-Bissau โ Referendum approves new constitution expanding presidential powers: bit.ly/4xwf246
๐ Libya โ Rival factions agree on a two-year path to national elections: bit.ly/4h8wEx3
๐ Mexico โ Senate considers prohibiting dual nationality for presidents and governors: bit.ly/4xGx5EW
๐ South Sudan โ President signs constitutional amendment clearing the way for elections: bit.ly/4cmV9Eg
๐ United States โ Legislature rejects constitutional amendment to restrict supreme court size: bit.ly/3SI3ThC
๐ Stay updated on constitutional news from around the world: buff.ly/UINyNRs
#News #Constitution #Reform #Democracy
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A strong democracy needs more than elections, it also needs a professional, impartial and effective public service.
Our Primer explores how constitutional design can help protect merit-based public administration, strengthen good governance and safeguard the rule of law: buff.ly/fWt9WaD
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Who can stop a constitutional amendment when the opposition no longer has the numbers to do so? In Mexico, the answer increasingly lies within the governing coalition itself.
Our new piece examines six constitutional reforms debated in 2026 and the new politics of constitutional change ahead of the 2027 midterms.
Read now: bit.ly/4coJ0P3
#Mexico #Politics #Reform
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A constitution is only as strong as the institutions that defend it.
Our report explores how courts, lawyers and bar associations in Bangladesh, Ghana and Syria are navigating political pressure, rebuilding public trust, and shaping democratic futures: buff.ly/tmNGsob
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๐๏ธ Democratic backsliding doesnโt always start with big constitutional changes. Sometimes, it begins with the quiet manipulation of parliamentary procedure.
Our report explores how parliamentary rules on agendas, debate, discipline and legislative scrutiny can be weaponized, and what resilient design looks like in response: buff.ly/nZrZi6q
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๐๏ธ In our August constitution building newsletter:
โ๏ธ Expert analyses on #GuineaBissau and #Nepal
๐ 20+ constitutional news from around the world
๐ Key resources & upcoming events
๐ Read now: bit.ly/3UN0ZIR
๐ Subscribe: bit.ly/3IguwEy
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๐ข Webinar happening tomorrow: The completion of Somalia's constitutional review process
The adoption of the final constitutional amendments by the Somali Federal Parliament marks a significant moment in Somaliaโs ongoing constitutional development and state-building process.
To examine what comes next, Somlaw Organization โ Somali Centre for Rule of Law and Good Governance, in collaboration with the African Network of Constitutional Lawyers (ANCL), will convene a webinar exploring the legal and political implications of Somaliaโs March 2026 constitutional amendments.
The discussion will consider key questions around:
โข Implementation of the amendments
โข Federal relations and constitutional governance
โข Democratic accountability
โข The role of continued political dialogue
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Join constitutional lawyers, scholars and practitioners for a timely and balanced conversation on a significant moment in Somaliaโs constitutional journey.
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๐๏ธ 5 global constitutional news you may have missed this week
๐ Belize โ Constitutional review process moves forward: buff.ly/AsAkvWY
๐ Montenegro โ Constitutional amendments on judiciary and prosecutorial council adopted: buff.ly/MKYPNDB
๐ Bulgaria โ Prime minister proposes constitutional amendments restoring president's power over caretaker government: buff.ly/7Ijo029
๐ Kiribati โ Government considers constitutional amendment restricting diplomatic relations: buff.ly/WBh4Sg6
๐ Bangladesh โ Opposition protests constitutional reform process: buff.ly/6eBeHIz
๐ Stay updated on constitutional news from around the world: buff.ly/UINyNRs
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๐ As Syria navigates its transition, what should its new constitution truly deliver?
Our brief explores the country's evolving political and institutional context, the pathways and actors shaping constitutional reform, and the implications of recent governance and security shifts, assessing both risks and opportunities for a more inclusive state-building process.
Read now: buff.ly/k8Ga3mT
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Guinea-Bissauโs constitutional referendum is this Sunday. Have you read our latest analysis?
From the proposed changes to the balance of power between the presidency, Parliament and judiciary, to concerns over democratic legitimacy, the vote comes at a critical moment for the countryโs constitutional future.
Read now: buff.ly/HLQMflh
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๐ How can young people understand and engage with constitutions?
โLetโs Talk About Constitutions!โ uses cartoons and simple language to teach the basics: buff.ly/snEBe2y
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๐ How can constitutional design address territorial divisions?
Our Brief explores the spatial arrangement of public power to manage autonomy, identity, and resources: buff.ly/ccmkTUG
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Nepalโs constitutional reform process is facing growing questions over its scope, inclusiveness and political legitimacy.
Our latest piece examines the Constitution Amendment Task Force, the competing visions for reform, and the challenges of building consensus around Nepalโs constitutional future
Read more: buff.ly/Y10YghR
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๐ณ๏ธ Guinea-Bissauโs constitutional referendum is set for next week.
On 30 August, voters will decide on reforms that could significantly reshape the balance of power between the presidency and Parliament. But with opposition parties and civil society questioning the process, the vote is also a test of constitutional legitimacy.
What is at stake? In our new piece, Ibrahima Niang examines the tensions surrounding the referendum and Guinea-Bissauโs path toward constitutional reform: buff.ly/HLQMflh
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๐๏ธ 5 global constitutional news you may have missed this week
๐ South Korea โ President supports constitutional amendment shortening presidential term: buff.ly/r628p3c
๐ Germany โ Lawmakers propose enshrining climate protection in basic law: buff.ly/Tsy7IU3
๐ Kazakhstan โ First parliamentary election to be held under the new constitution: buff.ly/MFhCu42
๐ Bolivia โ President challenges constitutionality of parliamentary censure of economy minister: buff.ly/pAAKkfo
๐ Ukraine โ Head of civic organization argues holding legislative elections would violate constitution: buff.ly/nh0Y7qi
๐ Stay updated on constitutional news from around the world: buff.ly/UINyNRs
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๐งฉ How can constitutions treat regions differently?
Our publication explores when, how and with what consequences asymmetry has been used in constitution building across Asia and the Pacific: buff.ly/bbUMqKs
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๐งญ How do constitutions shape democracy?
Our Practical Guide explores how constitutions develop and how they can establish and entrench democratic values: buff.ly/H3Di2No
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๐ง What happens when constitutional talks hit a deadlock?
Our Brief explores strategies and mechanisms to overcome stalemates and keep reform on track: buff.ly/VDfmQaG
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๐ชง What should Nepalโs constitutional reform process look like after the Gen-Z protests?
The Constitution Amendment Task Force has proposed wide-ranging changes, but political divisions and questions over the process have raised concerns about consensus and legitimacy.
Our latest piece examines the debate and argues for an inclusive, evidence-based assessment of what has, and what has not, worked under Nepalโs current Constitution.
Read more: buff.ly/hlC8VSs
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๐๏ธ 5 global constitutional news you may have missed this week
๐ Sri Lanka โ Government presses ahead with judicial reforms: buff.ly/aYq9pIo
๐ Switzerland โ Government opposes rigid interpretation of neutrality ahead of referendum: buff.ly/1zHAu2Z
๐ Iraq โ Parliament cannot suspend provincial councils without constitutional basis, council member argues: buff.ly/8qtr5bM
๐ Fiji โ Government on track to table constitutional amendment bill in parliament: buff.ly/kR37URk
๐ Venezuela โ Government and opposition agree to initiate judicial reforms: buff.ly/GZzxrZh
๐ Stay updated on constitutional news from around the world: buff.ly/UINyNRs
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๐ The Women Constitution-Makersโ Dialogue connects leaders from around the world to share experiences, challenges, and lessons in constitution-building.
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โ๏ธ Mid-year #retrospective & expert analyses on #SouthSudan and #Hungary
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๐In 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/075n4rs
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๐ญ Can a government undo democratic backsliding without compromising constitutional principles?
Hungary's 17th constitutional amendment aims to clear the way for democratic renewal, but its rushed adoption and controversial provisions raise difficult questions about the path to rule of law restoration.
Read our new analysis by Flรณra Fazekas, Andrรกs Kรกdรกr and Nรณra Novoszรกdek: buff.ly/XOI4BD0
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