GNDEM
GNDEM, avec ses 251 organisations membres dans 89 pays et territoires et membres du réseau régional en Afrique, Asie, Europe et Eurasie, Amérique latine et Caraïbes et le Moyen-Orient / Afrique du Nord, ont travaillés pour faciliter et améliorer le travail crucial des contrôleurs d'élections citoyens dans le monde entier.
GNDEM Releases First Ever Report on the Global State of Citizen Observer Rights
The Global Network for Domestic Election Monitors (GNDEM) is proud to release the first ever “Report on the Global State of Nonpartisan Citizen Election Observers’ Rights.” This study, conducted in partnership with the National Democratic Institute (NDI), draws on the experiences and lessons shared by nonpartisan citizen election monitoring groups worldwide. This research is the first study to document and highlight the global status of nonpartisan citizen observer rights, along with the lessons learned and the concerted efforts needed to ensure that the rights of citizen observers are respected, protected, and promoted. Continue Reading
GNDEM Expresses Serious Concern about Arrest of Leading Uganda Nonpartisan Citizen Observer and GNDEM Chairperson
The Global Network of Domestic Election Monitors (GNDEM) expresses its serious concern regarding the arrest of Dr. Sarah Bireete in advance of Uganda upcoming general elections on 15 January 2026. Dr. Bireete is a leading Ugandan nonpartisan citizen observer and respected human rights lawyer who is Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG) based in Kampala, Uganda. She also serves as Chair of the GNDEM Board as well as the East and Horn of Africa Election Observation Network (E-Horn). As of this moment, no clear or credible explanation has been provided by the police or the prosecution regarding the specific legal grounds for her arrest or the charges being considered against her. Nor has she been provided access to legal counsel. This lack of transparency is unacceptable. Continue Reading
GNDEM Webinar Prompts Cross Regional Problem-Solving to Meet Challenging Moment for Citizen Election Observers
Citizen election observers are facing increasing challenges to safeguard their own elections as a result of recent cuts in foreign aid, being forced to pivot in real-time to continue their work during this time of crisis. In light of these events, on October 9, 2025 GNDEM brought together the global community of nonpartisan citizen observers, along with donors, partners, and other key stakeholders for a webinar to discuss the impact of the changing funding environment, understand the shifting priorities of donors, and explore practical approaches to design effective fundraising strategies and ensure long-term sustainability for robust citizen election observation. Continue Reading