A global international non governmental organization joining together parties to defend Democratic values and principles
Affiliations
The CDI’s European division is the European People’s Party, currently the largest European political party. Its Latin American equivalent is the Christian Democrat Organization of America. The Democratic Party of the United States of America maintains links with CDI through the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs.
109 political parties
from 83 countries
CDI was founded in 1961 and it currently has 109 political parties as members from Europe, Latin America, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region.
Activities
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Women participation in politics
Defending Human Rights
Interfaith Dialogue
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Our News
The IDC-CDI regrets the death of Edgardo Angara
Dear Mrs. Manalang and son, It is with profound sadness that we learned about the painful loss of your husband and father. On behalf of
The IDC-CDI regrets the death of Afonso Dhlakama
Afonso Dhlakama was vice-president of the IDC-CDI for many years, representing not only his party at the international level, but also Mozambique and Africa. He
Resolution on Nicaragua
Resolution expressing concern and international solidarity with the protests by Nicaraguan civic society and condemning the use of disproportionate police and military violence against ongoing
Statement of IDC-CDI and IDU on the situation in Cuba
“The Voice of Freedom and Democracy in Cuba will not be silenced” – IDU and IDC-CDI strongly condemn the denial of access to Cuba for
Europe-Africa Cooperation evaluated by European Parliamentarians
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The IDC-CDI deeply regrets the death of the former president of Salvador, Armandocalderón
The IDC-CDI deeply regrets the death of the former President of Salvador, ArmandoCalderón Sol and wishes to convey to his wife and family, our solidarity