December 2022
Multi-Stakeholder Model Prevents Violence Against Women in Ecuador
With the onset of COVID-19 came an alarming increase in cases of domestic violence in Ecuador. Counterpart’s Open Government Project sought to prevent, address and …
November 2022
Disabled Nigerien Woman Finds Her Voice in Local Governance
Rabi Abdou was born with a disability to a poor Nigerien family. Because of the social stigma attached to disabilities, Abdou never had the opportunity …
October 2022
Rights and Dignity Project Strengthens Civil Society in El Salvador
Throughout months of unrest amid El Salvador’s ongoing state of emergency, Counterpart and our partners remain steadfast in its mission to protect the rights of …
October 2022
Nigerien women lead local development; meet with USAID officials
The mayor of Kollo, Salamatou Souley, welcomed a USAID delegation, led by Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman, to her commune on October 1, 2022. Members of …
September 2022
NGOs gain understanding of LGBTQI; commit to inclusive programming
In Timor-Leste, the LGBTQI community often live on the margins of society. To promote greater tolerance and acceptance of those who identify as LGBTQI, Counterpart …
August 2022
Ukrainian Women Find New Skills in Self-care and Supporting Others
Since the start of the Russian invasion in February 2022, more than 6 million Ukrainians have fled the country. This is approximately one-third of the …
January 2022
‘Everyday’ Citizens Risk Radicalization While ‘Seeking Truth’
This blog is part of a series of articles written by Georgetown University students, published as part of Counterpart’s Next Generation in Thought Leadership initiative. …
December 2021
Counterpart International Joins Dozens of Democracy Organizations to Promote Global Democracy Strengthening
On December 7, Counterpart International joined nearly 50 democracy organizations form around the world for the Global Democracy Coalition Forum, a global multi-stakeholder coalition that …
December 2021
5 THINGS WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE BIDEN SUMMIT FOR DEMOCRACY
On December 9-10, 2021, President Joe Biden will host a virtual Summit for Democracy, featuring leaders from government, civil society, and the private sector. The summit …