Posts Tagged ‘civil society’

Putin’s Russia at war with civil society

February 5th, 2013

Russian authorities not only have narrowed the rules regarding NGOs’ activities, but they also subject civil society activists to direct repression, Andrei Aliaksandrau reports

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Cambodia: Land rights group suspended

August 25th, 2011

The Cambodian government this month suspended land rights group Sahmakum Teang Tnaut (STT), which had been critical of government-backed evictions as a result of a railway rehabilitation project that would link Phnom Penh to Thailand. In another development, a draft law on associations and NGOs is on verge of being passed in the country, which has faced criticism for imposing registration on grassroots movements and community-based organisations.

South East European Network for Professionalization of Media (SEENPM)

May 20th, 2009

The South East European Network for Professionalization of Media promotes excellence in journalism through policy initiatives, research and training in South East European countries. SEENPM aims to support the development of independent media and strengthen relations among journalists.]

International PEN

May 20th, 2009

Originally founded to promote literature, International PEN engages with, and empowers, societies and communities across cultures and languages, through reading and writing. It is involved in the promotion of literature, international campaigning on issues such as translation and freedom of expression and improving access to literature at international, regional and national levels.

Internet and Democracy Project

May 20th, 2009

The Internet and Democracy Project is an initiative that examines how the Internet influences democratic norms and modes, including its impact on civil society, citizen media, government transparency, and the rule of law, with a focus on the Middle East. Its goal is to support the rights of citizens to access, develop and share independent sources of information, to advocate responsibly, to strengthen online networks, and to debate ideas freely with both civil society and government.

Globe International

May 20th, 2009

Globe International is a non-profit organisation that aims to sustain Moorganisationlian democracy and civil society, and to spread the power of information and knowledge. Globe International is the only group in Moorganisationlia working on freedom of expression, information and the media.

Formacion Juridica para la Accion (FORJA)

May 20th, 2009

Formación Jurídica para la Acción is an organisation whose principal objective is to contribute to the improvement of access to justice and fundamental human rights in Chile. FORJA works towards the full respect for, and exercise of, the right to freedom of expression.

Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)

May 20th, 2009

The Committee to Protect Journalists is an independent, non-profit organisation that promotes press freedom worldwide by defending the rights of journalists to report the news without fear of reprisal.