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Human Rights Center "Viasna" is a non-governmental human rights organization, created in 1996 during mass protest actions of the democratic opposition in Belarus. Viasna was initially a group created to help the arrested rally participants and their families. That’s why originally Viasna had the name... Болей »

This brochure is a revision of an essay which was first published in: I. Baud et. al. (eds.), Realigning Government, Civil Society and the Market: New Challenges in Urban and Regional Development. Essays in Honour of G.A. de Bruijne. (Amsterdam: agios, University of Amsterdam, 2001) on the occasion of... Болей »

Yalta, a smallish town in the Crimea, became a symbol. Timothy Garton Ash in his book “The Polish Revolution: Solidarity”, wrote: “When I was in Poland for the first time, I frequently heard the magic word "Yalta”. 'Yalta’, my new friends would sigh. At the word 'Yalta', conversation would fade into... Болей »

This report is the second of a series of papers which are planned to present the viewpoints of the Polish non-governmental community regarding important European Integration-related international issues. The project was initiated by the Stefan Batory Foundation and we are inviting various NGOs to work... Болей »

The book considers legal and practical aspects of compensation of damage caused by the crime to the victims of trafficking. Short overview of international legislation and legal mechanisms in this sphere is provided. Existing legal procedure and compensation practice of physical, property and moral damage... Болей »

The history of every nation contains moments that become decisive for its future. The peaceful Orange Revolution in Ukraine at the end of 2004 was just such a historic turning point for my country. Ukrainians stood up for their dignity and their freedom. It was a battle that they won. They made a clear... Болей »

The volume focuses on the roles played by Turkey and the countries and unrecognized entities of the South Caucasus in regional integration and the management of the region's ethnopolitical conflicts. The volume is composed of analytical papers based on presentations made at a conference in Istanbul on... Болей »

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Poniższe wydanie zostało przygotowane dzięki współpracy kilku organizacji. Wschodnioeuropejskie Centrum Demokratyczne — IDEE dziękuje za pomoc przede wszystkim Redakcji Czasopisma „Arche", która przygotowała białoruską edycję wydania; Stowarzyszeniu „Kulturny Kantakt", którego współpraca przy wyborze... Болей »

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EESC presents the latest “Over the Hedge” booklet, which analyses the peculiarities of business environment in Belarus and Poland and provides an insightful review giving all the information on the needs and constraints of doing business in the neighboring countries. This issue of “Over the Hedge” analyses... Болей »

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One’s judgement about the world is based on his or her own personal knowledge, ideas and values – and on his or her personal “myths” about the things happening around. When these ideas about life become common, they turn into myths that live in the mind of the whole society, i.e. in mass consciousness.... Болей »

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Fate has made Lithuania and Belarus neighbours from times immemorial. Although the present names the states of Lithuania and Belarus emerged on world maps as late as the beginning of the 20th century, their citizens – Lithuanians and Belarussians – have lived together through joy and flourishing, through... Болей »

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WOMEN IN EDUCATION, LABOUR AND BUSINESS: ATTITUDES AND REALITY The fields of education, labour and business are of crucial importance to every individual. Education usually provides them with a starting point and the necessary knowledge to get by in life, while also playing a socializing role. After... Болей »

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Developing the concept of democracy, Silvia Walby1 identifies three stages of its advance: electoral democracy, participatory democracy and open democracy. She considers electoral democracy basic and the most elementary level of democracy. In the 21st century in Europe its attainment is no longer an... Болей »

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Gender equality remains one of the key issues in Eastern Europe preventing the post-communist countries from reaching higher standards of democracy. In 2013 The Human Rights organization “Freedom House” referred Belarus to the group of “not free” countries in their Map of Freedom 2013. According to the... Болей »

Few institutions — colleges, universities, foundations and large nonprofits — that rely on investments to generate cash for current operations and to underwrite future growth have escaped economic whiplash in recent years as the stock market tumbled and the economy stalled: The Mott Foundation has been... Болей »

In the recent years, Europe has experienced great political changes that challenged the Old Continent to build a totally new order in international relations. But at negotiations tables, it is clear that the regulations that will lay the legal foundations of the future must be accompanied by solving... Болей »

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У 2005 годзе ў Беларусі назіралася значнае пагаршэньне агульнага становішча ўсферы правоў чалавека. Аб'ектам парушэньня сталі правы і свабоды як грамадзянскага і палітычнага шэрагу, так і сацыяльна-эканамічныя і культурныя правы. Гэтыя парушэньні носяць сістэмны характар, абумоўлены сьвядомай палітыкай... Болей »

Замак у Міры — адзін з найбольш значных помнікаў архітэктуры Беларусі. Ён знаходзіцца непадалёк ад р.Нёман і сучаснай аўтастрады Мінск — Брэст. Гэта першая мураваная прыватнаўласніцкая рэзідэнцыя на Беларусі. Яна ўзнікла на пачатку XVI стагоддзя, з таго часу лёс яе цесна звязаны з гістарычнымі падзеямі... Болей »

Вітаўт Кіпель адзін з найстарэйшых беларускіх дзеячаў у ЗША і дырэктар Беларускага інстытуту навукі і мастацтва. Паводле яго, мэта нядаўніх паправак у Крымінальны кодэкс Беларусі – запужаць людзей перад удзелам у палітычным працэсе перад выбарамі. Ён лічыць, што нягледзячы на шырокія фармулёўкі, як напрыклад... Болей »

Since its inception in 1996, the human rights organization “Viasna 96”, and then the Human Rights Center “Viasna” was consequently and ruthlessly persecuted by the Belarusian authorities. All members of this organization were subject to detention, beatings, raids, arrests and fines. A complete list... Болей »