الشبكة العالمية الديمقراطية للنساء

“I am excited by the potential of what I represent - the aspirations and expectations of women in Liberia, African women and women all over the world”
- Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, President of Liberia

WLP has taken a leading role in developing the International Women's Democracy Network on the recommendation of participants at the "Networking Activists for Women's Rights" workshop at the World Movement for Democracy's (WMD’s) Third Assembly in February 2004.  During the workshop, participants explored the viability of creating such a network to support women's agency in democracy work. The discussion focused on identifying existing international or regional networks that could be brought together to mutually support each other's work; exchanging ideas about the objectives, potential resources, and activities of the network; and determining its membership, structure, and initial steps.

The objective of the International Women’s Democracy Network is to support and enhance women's roles and agency in the development of democratic practices and institutions at the community, national, and international levels.

The Network will engage in the following activities:

• Exchange experiences, share best practices, and train others in democracy work
• Develop and support advocacy campaigns initiated by members at the local, national, and international levels
• Build solidarity among, and support for, individuals and organizations engaged in democracy activism
• Increase interaction and communication among and between various transnational networks, including those working on women's rights, human rights, peace, and environmental issues

WLP has initiated several informal consultations and discussions at international gatherings to engage a wider group of women activists in the International Women's Democracy Network and to confer on practical and innovative strategies to expand its impact.   The WMD’s Fourth Assembly in April 2006 provided an opportunity for intensive planning of network activities after which WLP operationalized the network and began implementing projects identified through the consultation process.

To join the network, please send an email to the Network Coordinator Christina Halstead at chalstead@learningpartnership.org.