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Human Rights Protection Centre «Viasna-96» is a non-governmental, non-profit public organisation founded in April 1996 during the massed actions of protest against the dictatorship in the country. The main aims of «Viasna-96» are to support victims of political repressions, provide them with material... 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 »

A historic decision was taken for Central and Eastern Europe at the end of 2002. In 2004, eight former communist countries will be allowed to join the European Union. This enlargement will not be easy for the entrants nor for the current EU Member States. Politics and the media are engrossed in the far-reaching... Болей »

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Belarus—the Struggle for Freedom of Expression In cooperation with the Office for a Democratic Belarus, the Hamburg Foundation for Politically Persecuted (Hamburger Stiftung für politisch Verfolgte) and the Hanse-office in Brussels organized an evening discussion on the difficult media situation and... Болей »

In their reflections, the authors of this publication examine the issue of ethics in politics; in this their foundation is the Christian world outlook. Their topic is the order by which people may share their communal life, and their individual development. Such development must be in harmony with the... Болей »

In recent years the Eduardo Frei Foundation (a Dutch foundation for international solidarity which is affiliated with the Christian Democratic Party, the CDA) has issued various publications in English. These publications are either related to Christian Democratic ideology or are concerned with communication... Болей »

Russia has never been a national state but a state of nationalities. Yet Russian historians have skilfully painted for Western eyes the picture of a Russia inhabited by Russians only. This doctrine of a one-nation Russia had been accepted in the past and was accordingly taught in all western schools... Болей »

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Матэрыялы канфэрэнцыі «Геапалітычнае месца Беларусі ў Эўропе і сьвеце» – гэта збор спавешчаньняў грамадзка-палітычных дзеячоў і прадстаўнікоў сучаснай беларускай культуры, якія правялі двухдзённыя дэбаты за «круглым сталом», а таксама адбытую па іх дыскусію. Яны дазволяць чытачам – студэнтам і навукоўцам... Болей »

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The fight for civic rights, for the respect of law, for a democratic government and for the precedence of public interest over that of the executive has a long and edifying history marked by victories and defeats, as well as more or less functional compromises. This book offers an insight into just such... Болей »

The publication of these country reports has been funded by the British Department fot International Development and the Local Government and Public ServiceReform Initiative of the Open Society Institute in Budapest within the framework of the Local Government Policy Partnership Programme. The judgements expressed... Болей »

The book contains the best articles of Anatol Maisenya -journalist and politologist. The articles are selected in a chronological order. This book is two portraits: a portrait of time and a portrait of man, the author of articles.... Болей »

The year 2007 was a breakthrough milestone for Slovak development cooperation. This year saw successful accomplishment of the Slovak Aid programme institutionalisation process. As of 1 January 2007, the Slovak Agency for International Development Co-operation was incorporated. 1 February 2008 is the... Болей »

В сборник вошли отчеты журналистов и правозащитников о поездках в восемь субъектов Российской Федерации - Калмыкию, Удмуртию, Башкирию, Чувашию, Дагестан, на Алтай, в Северную Осетию и Ингушетию. Материалы сборника посвящены анализу положения СМИ и ситуации со свободой слова в этих регионах. На русском... Болей »

The forces of change fostering democratization at the local level have gathered so much momentum in recent years that they can only be resisted at one’s own peril. Democracy has become the legitimate demand of all local communities. Today more than 70 countries in various parts of the world are in the... Болей »

The present booklet, the finał issue in the series Peoples ofthe Baltic, is different from the previous seven booklets. While these provide systematic discussions of subjects important for the Region, the present booklet consists of a collection of articles by specially invited contributors giving his... Болей »

The presidential election in March 2006, conducted by the Belarusian authorities in violation of basic democratic principles, were an important event which has changed the situation in Belarus. It was not a fundamental turning point but has resulted in changes inside the regime as well as in the opposition... Болей »

RESOLUTION Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine On Setting of Duty Elections of President of Ukraine. In accordance with the paragraph 7 of first section of the Article 85, of fifth section of the Article 103 of Constitution of Ukraine Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine decrees: 1. To appoint duty elections of President... 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 »