How a human trafficking survivor is working alongside other survivors to diminish vulnerability to unsafe migration in Bangladesh — Salam, 26, used to work in the textile industry in Bangladesh. However, as the main financial provider for his family of seven, it was hard for them to survive on his salary. …

One leader’s key takeaways on the significance of the second Summit for Democracy in Zambia — On March 30, the Republic of Zambia co-hosted the second Summit for Democracy along with the governments of Costa Rica, the Netherlands, the Republic of Korea, and the United States. Each host country held virtual and in-person events featuring heads of state in their capitals, including in Lusaka, where the…

“We need to maintain our democracy for ourselves and for the hope of others in the region” — The United States will co-host the second Summit for Democracy with the governments of Costa Rica, the Netherlands, the Republic of Korea, and the Republic of Zambia from March 29–30, to reflect the truth that people the world over share a common desire to live in societies in which their…

Six ways the Presidential Initiative for Democratic Renewal is bolstering democracy, countering corruption, and defending human rights globally — During the first Summit for Democracy in December 2021, President Biden officially launched the Presidential Initiative for Democratic Renewal (PIDR), a landmark set of policy and foreign assistance programs to expand and modernize U.S. efforts to bolster democracy, counter corruption, and defend human rights abroad.

Four ways Summit for Democracy participants are demonstrating progress on their country commitments — USAID knows that free and democratic societies have healthier populations, less violent conflict, and more prosperous communities — and through our democratic assistance, we aim to demonstrate the value of democracy and how it can deliver for all people. During President Biden’s first-ever Summit for Democracy in December 2021, the…

How USAID is cementing progress in democratic bright spots and empowering changemakers — In mid-September, world leaders gathered in New York City to take part in the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) — engaging in discussions on the global challenges facing us today. High on that very long and consequential list: democracy. The United States seized the opportunity to…

Three ways USAID is translating global democratic commitments into meaningful results — USAID knows that free and democratic societies have healthier citizens, less violent conflict, and more prosperous communities — and through our democratic assistance, we aim to demonstrate the value of democracy and how it can deliver for all citizens. The United States and fellow supporters of democracy find ourselves at…

How USAID-supported community leaders are at the forefront of this global human rights challenge — For an estimated 25 million adults and children worldwide who have been trafficked for labor or sex, expectations for new opportunities can quickly turn to despair and worse yet, loss of dignity and basic human rights. Facing limited opportunities in their native countries, these individuals often find themselves stripped of…

Read about programs in Burundi, Mexico, Peru, Turkmenistan, Guyana, Uzbekistan, Colombia, and Honduras — USAID believes that free and democratic societies have healthier citizens, less violent conflict, and more prosperous communities — and through our democratic assistance, we aim to demonstrate the value of democracy and how it can deliver for all citizens. …