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.
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.]
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.
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.