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Parliamentary Forum for Democracy
We are current and former democratically elected parliamentarians. We stand in solidarity with democrats struggling for freedom around the world. We work to strengthen democratic parliaments, particularly in new and emerging democracies.Ken Nnamani
"[P]arliaments in most emerging economies are straitjacketed by a severe knowledge gap. The [Parliamentary Forum for Democracy] can be of tremendous help in closing that gap to make these lawmaking bodies more effective and courageous. Without this help, our legislatures will continue to struggle blindly and our citizens will lose patience." 15 September 2011 PFD Washington MeetingEmanuelis Zingeris
“We believe in democracy not because it is the easiest way to govern, but because properly functioning democratic government, despite its imperfections, is the best way of achieving freedom and justice for all.” 29 June 2011 PFD Vilnius MeetingChimed Saikhanbileg
“The countries who have succeeded in their fight for freedom now need comprehensive assistance in building democratic institutions of governance anew on the ruins of the former regimes. We are ready to work with colleagues at the Parliamentary Forum [for Democracy] on how to best use our experiences for the benefit of those in need.” 15 September 2011 PFD Washington MeetingProf. Jerzy Buzek
“A new collective tool for advancing democracy around the world has emerged - the Parliamentary Forum for Democracy. It intends to turn our democratic determination into action: democracy support is all about delivery in practice.” 4 May 2011 PFD Brussels Meeting (video message)John Boehner
“Where better to lead the charge for democracy than from these cradles of liberty we call Congresses and Parliaments… The most effective legislatures embody the pillars of democracy: rule of law, transparency, and a functioning civil society.” 15 September 2011 PFD Washington Meeting
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- MEDIA RELEASE: Parliamentarians from around the world hopeful after Myanmar election April 02, 2012 Members of the Parliamentary Forum for Democracy have welcomed the election of Aung San Suu Kyi to the Parliament of Myanmar over the weekend. Ms. Suu Kyi, who… more
- PFD Raising awareness of North Korean Refugees problem March 05, 2012 In late February 2012 PFD spoke with the office of South Korean MP Park Sun-young and the National Endowment for Democracy regarding the plight of a group of North… more
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