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The Weekly SALW/ATT Update is prepared by the International Peace and Security Program and provided strictly for informational purposes only.

The PGA Weekly Cybercrime Update is prepared by the International Peace and Security Program of PGA and is provided strictly for informational purposes only.

Evidence-based legislation refers to using the best available scientific evidence and systematically collected data to formulate and draft laws.

The peoples of the world are witnessing, in the 21st century, a significant geopolitical shift, with the rise of new powers and the decline of the traditional liberal Western-led order.

Despite the challenges, E-government and E-governance are essential for building more efficient, effective, and transparent governments in the 21st century.

State capture describes a form of corruption in which businesses and politicians conspire to influence a country's decision-making process to advance their own interests.

Because elections are essential for the health of liberal democracies, all relevant stakeholders must tackle threats to them, ranging from fraud on Election Day to manipulation by the media and regulatory impediments during political campaigns.

Democratic backsliding refers to the progressive erosion of democratic institutions and norms with the view of consolidating power.

Women’s equal participation and leadership in political and public life are essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

Misinformation is false or inaccurate information (e.g., rumors, insults, and pranks). Disinformation is a subset of propaganda, and incorrect information is deliberately spread to deceive people, often sparking fear.

During emergencies, power tends to concentrate in the executive branch of the state. Authoritarian governments exploit crises to subvert human rights and undermine democratic institutions.

Democracy is both an ideal and a practical form of government. Its institutions allow individuals to work toward peace, the rule of law, justice, sustainable development, inclusion, respect for human rights, and prosperity.

In an era characterized by growing challenges to democratic values and institutions, the Parliamentary Toolbox for Democracy Defense is a vital resource to empower parliamentarians and democracy advocates worldwide.