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Is it possible to have awesome politicians?
A tech engineer by training, Omezzine Khelifa left a life in France to work in the Tunisian transition from dictatorship to democracy. Today she is the executive director of the Apolitical Foundation Accelerator programme, helping equip a new type of community-powered politician all over the world. Following her appearance at Stronger Things, she speaks to Katy Oglethorpe about […]
Founding a Ministry of Citizen Participation
Link to Apolitical Hope podcast In September, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ximena Peredo, Secretary of Citizens Participation in the city of Leon, Mexico. She stands out as one of the exceptional recipients of the inaugural “Democratic Innovators of the 21st Century” Politician’s Hall of Fame and graciously shared insights into her journey leading […]
Announcing the recipients of the “Democratic Innovators of the 21st century” Politicians’ Hall of Fame
During last Athen’s Democracy Forum, on September 27, 2023, I had both the privilege and honor to announce the recipients of the inaugural “Democratic Innovators of the 21st Century” Politician’s Hall of Fame. Representing the Apolitical Foundation, we associated with the Democracy and Culture Foundation to award the inaugural prestigious prize and celebrate remarkable women […]
Involving youth in the democratic process
Involving youth in the democratic process - a LEND Network Webinar
From revolution to politics, a journey of transformation
After the Tunisian Revolution in 2011, new and different politicians like myself had to innovate to create a new social contract, build trust and solid structures to strengthen our nascent democracy. Not an easy task and so much learning, especially now that there is a huge threat to the process.At the time, I endeavored to find adequate trainings, sufficient funds, […]
Democracy Round Table with President Obama
I am extremely grateful to be a part of the exclusive group of Obama Leaders who participated in a round table discussion with President Barack Obama, moderated by Ben Rhodes in Berlin. I feel humbled yet incredibly invigorated to carry forward our shared mission of preserving universal values and enhancing democratic institutions across Europe and around the world. […]
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