@adr_smith

Chief Executive @WFD_Democracy working to establish legitimate and effective multi-party democracy around the world. Opinion is personal, values are universal.

 London, England
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Joined January 2013
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Out today: the first episode of our democracy success stories series! Explore the story of how WFD worked with MPs, ministers, and civil society in Malaysia to uncover ways to improve lives at wfd.org/story/budgeting-all-…. #DemocracyCan
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Coming soon: Our Democracy Success Stories series! 🎉 Launching next week, our video series shows how inclusive, accountable, effective democratic governance can solve the problems that matter to people Here is a taster of what's in store... #DemocracyCan
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At the Garden of Democracy ⁦@UKCommons⁩ ⁦@CommonsSpeaker⁩ ⁦@WFD_Democracy⁩
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🚨🚨🚨 New report! How (not) to engage with authoritarian states We reveal the damage done by democratic gov'ts when they engage with authoritarian states + explain how they can "do no harm" Download for free 👇 @WFD_Democracy @DesrosiersME 🧵1/6 wfd.org/what-we-do/resources…
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We are looking for two new Governors to join our esteemed Board and support the evolution of the organisation's strategic direction. For more information can be found in the links below 👇 apply-for-public-appointment… apply-for-public-appointment…
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Speaker @LindsayHoyle_MP welcomes President #Zelenskyy to address the UK Parliament. “Bravery takes you through the biggest hardship to victory… We know Freedom will win. We know that victory will change the world” @WFD_Democracy
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Westminster Hall has rarely seen a reception like this. An extraordinary moment in the UK Parliament as we stand united in the war against aggression @WFD_Democracy
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📣NEW TODAY: Our strategy 2022-25! Drawing on 30 years of experience, our strategy outlines how we'll work towards our vision of a world where freedom and democracy thrive and inclusive and accountable governments serve people fairly and effectively. wfd.org/strategy
WFD's Strategy 2022-25

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Our @WFD_Democracy patron & @CommonsSpeaker Sir @LindsayHoyle_MP reflects on how the COVID-19 pandemic proves "resilience, development, and change flourish" in a crisis––noting that "action takes many, dynamic forms" as he calls for parliaments to deliver on climate commitments.
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Congratulations @aliciakearns for winning cross party support and becoming the UK's first women Chair of the Foriegn Affairs Committee. Another day, another glass ceiling smashed. Looking forward to a productive relationship with @WFD_Democracy
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@CommonsForeign12 Oct 2022
The Speaker has announced that @aliciakearns has been elected as Chair of the Committee. Read her full statement here: committees.parliament.uk/com…
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The Powerhouses of Western Cape government and utterly awesome women, on top of that. Thank you @nomafrench @deidrebaartman for your support to our programme, your insights into gender inequality in SA and excellent choice of red wine
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What would it be like to live in a world where freedom and democracy thrive? 💭 Our colleague Rafael thinks “governments and institutions would be busy putting in place the legislative and policy frameworks required to deliver inclusive net zero economic activity."
Quote card reading: “governments and institutions would be busy putting in place the legislative and policy frameworks required to deliver inclusive net zero economic activity."

ALT Quote card reading: “governments and institutions would be busy putting in place the legislative and policy frameworks required to deliver inclusive net zero economic activity."

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Today, G7 leaders said: "We hail all courageous defenders of democratic systems that stand against oppression and violence, and will step up international cooperation to improve the resilience of democratic societies globally." We welcome their statement: g7germany.de/resource/blob/9…
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Chloe Tait@Chloe_Tait21 Jun 2022
Powerful @EPDeu conference opening discussion focusing on the invasion of Ukraine and the spotlight it has shined on democratic freedoms, and how we can't take them for granted... #StandUpForDemocracy
EPD - European Partnership for Democracy@EPDeu21 Jun 2022
Today at a time of geopolitical and economic uncertainty, we reconnect to focus on the certainty of our belief in accountable, inclusive participatory governance and our conviction that we have to work together to advance this. @KenLCG EPD Director opening the Conference
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“Democratic governance across the world is a national security issue.” @adr_smith helping to open the @EPDeu conf reflecting on what Ukraine means for democracy. @WFD_Democracy
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📢 "The future is action and transformation. Without it, the Conference on the Future of Europe will be another lost momentum." @AntoValmorbida calls on CSOs to now push for the implementation of citizen recommendations, including treaty change. #StandUpForDemocracy ✊
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It's difficult to be optimistic a/b democracy in Hungary today, says @ZSzelenyi. But there's hope in the changing discourse in EU. We need to support a democratic alternative by: 👉 supporting & funding civil society & media 👉 supporting political parties!! #StandUpForDemocracy
Panel including Michael Meyer, Zsuzsanna Szelenyi, Heidi Hautala and Antonella Valmorbida (left to right), while Zsuzsanna speaks on democracy in Hungary.

ALT Panel including Michael Meyer, Zsuzsanna Szelenyi, Heidi Hautala and Antonella Valmorbida (left to right), while Zsuzsanna speaks on democracy in Hungary.

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Two people sentenced to death for supporting democracy. I have not met Phyo Zeya Thaw, but I have met Ko Jimmy - a central figure in the '88 uprising - several times, making this even more unimaginable personally 1/2 theguardian.com/world/2022/j…
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What now for democracy? We're looking forward to tackling the big questions at @EPDeu's conference this year. With discussions on topics from youth participation to democracy support in repressive environments, there is plenty to get stuck into. Join us! epd.eu/what-now-for-democrac…
EPD - European Partnership for Democracy@EPDeu8 Jun 2022
We are glad to invite you to EPD’s conference “What Now for Democracy”. Check out the programme here: epd.eu/what-now-for-democrac…
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You can watch Ronald Reagan’s original 1982 address to MPs in full at @Reagan_Library 👇 youtu.be/Gm35tFTtsuc
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