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Latin American voters support greater LGBT+ representation in politics,...
A study carried out in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico reveals that the majority of the electorate supports increased representation of LGBT+ people in political spaces, and believes that diversity is important for...
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Research
Perceptions of LGBT+ Political Representation in Latin America
Luminate commissioned Ipsos to carry out the Perceptions of LGBT+ Political Representation in Latin America survey. It found that the majority of voters in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico support the representation...
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Opinion & analysis
Supporting non-profit leaders: Insights from our Coaching Stipends
Since launching in 2021, our coaching stipend programme has supported nearly 200 leaders. Through this process, we learned about our partners’ leadership challenges and how coaching would support their organisations.
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Luminate appoints three global leaders to its Board of Directors
Luminate today announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors, all of whom bring extensive experience that will advance the foundation’s work.
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Opinion & analysis
Inclusivity, debate, and political leadership in Africa
The recent elections in Kenya and Nigeria highlight the importance of inclusive participation and the impact of unhealthy information systems.
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Partner story
Futurelect: Investing in youthful leadership in Africa
Futurelect’s East Africa programme is a technical leadership institution and an important pathway to building a network of young people and women in the region who can work with their peers across Africa.
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Research
Campaigning for an internet that enables us to thrive
Luminate commissioned research to understand how to engage more people in campaigns for an internet that enables us all to thrive. This guide contains findings from narrative analysis, focus groups, surveys, and message testing.
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Opinion & analysis
Funding strategic communications is key for social change in Africa
Young Africans, armed with unfettered creativity, mobile data, and keyboards, are pushing powerful groups to overhaul unjust practices.
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Opinion & analysis
Inclusion and innovation key to African media sustainability
Forced to adapt to the political establishment, and financially beset by Big Data, what is the future of Africa’s media?
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Partner story
TASCK: How Nigerian creatives rallied youth participation in democracy
TASCK embarked on a momentous journey to encourage youth to vote in the 2023 elections through an extensive, intricate, and immersive creative campaign, using social media, concerts, and block parties.
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Opinion & analysis
Summit for Democracy: How Latin America is envisioning a democracy for...
When heads of state come together during the Summit for Democracy this week, we hope they look closely and learn deeply from Latin America.
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Partner story
African women shaping democracy
As the world celebrates Women’s History Month, we're proud to highlight some of the exemplary women in leadership among our partner organisations in Africa. Read their reflections on the powerful movements that African...
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