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GFDD Co-Partners with Local Organizations to Discuss the Issue of “Communities, Local Leaderships and Climate Actions”
June 3, 2019 - New York, NY - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) partnered with the non-government organization “Committee on Sustainable Development” in a meeting to discuss " Communities,Local Leadership and Climate Action." The meeting took place on Thursday, May 30, at the Salvation Army International Social Justice Commission Auditorium. Ms. Margo LaZaro, President and Chair... Continue Reading >
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“The 2010 Constitution: A Comprehensive Reform”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
May 31, 2019 - Santo Domingo, D.R. - In the clamor of current political debate, the idea is often slipped in that the constitutional reform of 2010 corresponds in intention or objectives with the others made to our foundational document during the past two decades. Nothing could be further from the truth. Of the four reforms carried out in... Continue Reading >
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“The Law on Parties: Confirmed Unconstitutional”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
May 16, 2019 - Santo Domingo, D.R. - In its statement number 14/19, dated May 8, 2019, the Constitutional Court announced the decision made in relation to the direct lawsuit of unconstitutionality brought against paragraph III of article 45 in Law 33-18 on Political Parties, Associations, and Movements. Article 45 of this law refers to the selection process for... Continue Reading >
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Experts Discussed High-Skill Emigration and Development in Washington, D.C.
May 15, 2019 - Washington, DC - High-Skill Emigration, also called “Brain Drain”, is among the most debated migration policy issues. While origin countries lose talent, many destination countries gain highly skilled human capital. Although many studies of this issue have focused on the relationship between labor markets and motivation to migrate, much less research has been done on... Continue Reading >
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GFFD joins UN Secretary-General’s Special Event on the SDGs
May 10, 2019 - Germany - The GFDD, in its capacity as a think tank that works in support of the UN 2030 Development Agenda, has participated in the UN SDG Action Campaign, a three-day event in Bonn, Germany. During the opening of the conference at the United Nations offices in Bonn, several senior government officers and UN officials... Continue Reading >
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Dominican Artisans Present Their Works with Larimar, Amber and Precious Woods in Washington, D.C.
May 9, 2019 - Washington, DC - The Dominican Republic Embassy to the United States, in collaboration with Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), Manos Dominicanas, ProArtesanía RD, Cooperativa Nacional de Productos y Servicios Múltiples de Artesanos (COOPPNARTED) and the Federación Dominicana de Artesanos y Organismos Afines (FEDARTE), hosted an arts and crafts bazaar at the DR Embassy... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Hosts Meet & Greet with Dominican Artisans in Washington, D.C.
May 7, 2019 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) hosted a meet and greet with a group of Dominican artisans visiting Washington, D.C. The group, which includes members of the Federación Dominicana de Artesanos, came to the U.S. capital to participate in the “Around the World Embassy Tour” (PassportDC) and an Arts & Crafts Bazaar also organized by GFDD... Continue Reading >
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At the International Book Fair, ReCrearte workshop participants discover the potential of creative recycling
May 7, 2019 - Santo Domingo, D.R. - The GFDD program highlights ways to reduce environmental waste by giving new life to discarded materials to create pretty and useful products. GFDD took advantage of the International Book Fair of Santo Domingo—called the "great cultural event of the country"—to offer a workshop as part of its ReCrearte program. On the... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Brings Publications, Short Films, Talks and More to the 2019 International Book Fair of Santo Domingo
May 6, 2019 - Santo Domingo, D.R. - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) participated at the 2019 International Book Fair of Santo Domingo with a series of events and activities for all, including publication launches, screenings of short films, talks with authors, recycling workshops, photo exhibits and a live presentation of the DominicanaOnline.org Portal. The Book Fair,... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Joins the DR Embassy in Promoting Dominican Culture in Washington, D.C.
May 6, 2019 - Washington, DC. - As part of the 2019 Around the World Embassy Tour (AWET) celebrated in Washington, D.C. on May 4th, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) joined the Dominican Republic Embassy to the United States in promoting the Dominican culture and heritage. This annual event brings together thousands of Washingtonians and tourists that... Continue Reading >
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NYMUNLAC 2019 Closing Ceremony Highlights Hard Work of Conference Participants and Volunteers
April 25, 2019 - New York, NY - The New York Model United Nations Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean (NYMUNLAC 2019) came to a close on Wednesday, April 24 after a successful meeting of more than 400 students from the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Chile and Colombia. The conference began on Sunday, April 21 and featured debates on... Continue Reading >
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Supporting Youth-led NGOs and Advocacy Efforts to Combat Climate Change at the Youth Impact Climate Action Event
April 25, 2019 - New York, NY. - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) was a supporting organization at the Youth Impact Climate Action event held at the Baha’i International Office in New York City on Thursday, April 25. The meeting, led by the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development (NGOCSD), aimed to raise awareness on sustainable development... Continue Reading >
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President Leonel Fernández Launches “Ideas en Conflicto. Diálogo póstumo entre Juan Bosch y John Bartlow Martin” at the OAS in Washington, DC
April 24, 2019 - Washington, DC - On April 24th, Former President of the Dominican Republic and President of GFDD/Funglode, Dr. Leonel Fernández, presented his latest publication, "Ideas en Conflicto. Diálogo póstumo entre Juan Bosch y John Bartlow Martin", at the Hall of the Americas of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington, DC. The presentation included comments... Continue Reading >
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GFDD/Funglode, ANU-RD and Globalmuners Kick Off the New York Model United Nations Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean
April 21, 2019 - New York, NY. - The New York Model United Nations Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean (NYMUNLAC 2019) began at the Convention Center of the Hotel Grand Hyatt in New York, featuring the participation of more than 400 students from the US, Mexico, Chile and Colombia. The event will take place from April 21... Continue Reading >
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“Netanyahu and the End of the Two-State Solution”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
April 15, 2019 - New York, NY. - During the election campaign there was great uncertainty over whether or not he would be victorious once again. Benny Gantz, a three-star general, who in various occasions commanded Israeli troops against Palestinian insurgents in Gaza, emerged as an unexpected threat. Corruption charges seemed to be an insurmountable obstacle. However, for the... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and DGCine Help Bring the Premier of Dominican Film “Miriam Miente” to the Havana Film Festival in New York
April 12, 2019 - New York, NY. - The Havana Film Festival New York (HFFNY), the biggest festival for Latin American film in New York City, featured the New York premier of the award-winning Miriam Miente (Miriam Lies) directed by Natalia Cabral and Oriol Estrada. As part of its efforts to promote Dominican culture and arts in the Dominican Republic, the... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Continues Role as Institutional Secretary at the CoNGO Board Meeting in Vienna, Austria
April 8, 2019 - Vienna, Austria - The Confederation of NGOs (CoNGO), an organization in consultative relationship with the United Nations, held its annual Board Members Meeting from Thursday, April 4 to Saturday, April 6 at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) and the Palffy Palace in Vienna, Austria. GFDD was an active participant in the discussions, following a partnership... Continue Reading >
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Local Dominican Community in Salem, Massachusetts Expresses Pride After Watching “Hay un pais en el mundo”
April 6, 2019 - Salem, MA. - On Saturday, April 6, 2019, the Salem Academy Charter School was the location for a special presentation of the Dominican documentary “Hay un país en el Mundo” (There is a Country in the World). The film screening was the first held by the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) in the... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and the Permanent Mission of Uruguay Join Efforts to Spotlight the Importance of Sports as a Tool to Achieve the SDGs
April 5, 2019 - New York, NY. - GFDD Held a Side Event for International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2019 at the United Nations in which the Foundation and the Permanent Mission of Uruguay to the UN agreed to a partnership through sports. On Thursday, April 4 the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Convenes Experts in Washington, D.C. to Discuss the Uncertain Political Future of Latin America and the Caribbean
April 4, 2019 - Washington, DC. - On April 4th, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) hosted a panel discussion on the political and electoral panorama of the Latin American and Caribbean region with Gerardo De Icaza, Director of the Department of Electoral Cooperation and Observation at the Secretariat for Strengthening Democracy of the Organization of American States... Continue Reading >
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