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Ukrainians Show Commitment to Sovereignty, Unity and Democracy

June 2014

Ukrainians went to the polls May 25 to vote in the most important election in the country\u2019s independent history. After months of political upheaval, protests and violence, the country overcame significant challenges to hold a generally well-run presidential election.

NDI fielded a 38-member delegation, co-led by former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, NDI\u2019s chairman, and Ana Palacio, former foreign minister of Spain.

The group met with national political leaders, presidential candidates, election officials, senior government officials, representatives of nongovernmental organizations, the media and the diplomatic community, and observed voting and counting processes in 11 regions of the country on election day.

\u201cBy turning out to vote yesterday across the vast majority of the country, Ukrainians did more than elect a new president,\u201d NDI said in a preliminary statement. \u201cThey showed the world their commitment to sovereignty, unity and democracy.\u201d Read more

At a May 29 panel discussion in Washington, D.C., members of observer delegations from NDI and the International Republican Institute discussed their experiences in a program entitled, "Ukraine's Path to Democracy: A Look at the Presidential Election." View photos here


Madeleine Albright Luncheon Celebrates Women's Empowerment

NDI held its annual Madeleine K. Albright Luncheon May 19 celebrating women\u2019s political and economic empowerment. The event featured a keynote address by Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund. Aswat Nisaa (Women's Voices) of Tunisia accepted the Albright Grant for its work creating opportunities for women in politics in post-revolution Tunisia. Before the luncheon, an expert panel explored the links between politically empowered women and economic development. Learn more and watch the videos

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