Democracy News - December 2004
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
THE WORLD MOVEMENT ISSUES THIRD ASSEMBLY REPORT
The World Movement for Democracy issued the final report on the Third Assembly that took place on February 1-4, 2004, in Durban, South Africa. The report was prepared by the Secretariat of the World Movement at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and is based on the proceedings of the Assembly and workshop reports prepared by rapporteurs. The report includes many of the recommendations and proposed initiatives that resulted from nearly 60 workshops; excerpts from the keynote addresses delivered by Zainab Bangura (Sierra Leone), Lodi Gyari (Tibet), and Ivan Krastev (Bulgaria); summaries of the Democracy Courage Tributes presented at the John B. Hurford Memorial Dinner; and a list of the nearly 600 participants who attended. The report is available to download as PDF on the World Movement Web site (www.wmd.org). An HTML version is coming soon. To request a hard copy of the report, send a message to world@ned.org (/src/compose.php?send_to=world%40ned.org).
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CONTENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
1. The World Movement's Transatlantic Democracy Network Launches its Web Site
2. NGO Preparatory Meeting for Community of Democracies Ministerial Meeting, January
27-28, Santiago, Chile
3. Education for Democracy Foundation (Poland) Receives Award
4. Alliance for Reform and Democracy in Asia (ARDA) Launches a New Web Site
5. Briefing on UN Democracy Caucus
6. Call for Applications: Fellowship for Threatened Scholars
7. Guide to European Union Funding for NGOs
8. New Publication on Constitutional Tools to Preserve Democracy
9. Call for Papers: The Center for the Study of Islam and Democracy 6th Annual
Conference
10. Country Assessments Report Finalized
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
11. New Publication: POST CONFLICT DEVELOPMENT: MEETING NEW CHALLLENGES
ECONOMIC REFORM AND THE BUSINESS SECTOR
12. Call for Applications: UNESCO Small Grants Program on Poverty Eradication
ELECTIONS
13. Report: "The Voting Rights of Internally Displaced Persons: OSCE Region"
14. Making Elections Accessible to the Disabled in Ghana
15. Democratic Initiative Foundation Conducts Exit Poll in Ukraine
HUMAN RIGHTS
16. Call for Applications: International Winter School on Human Rights
17. Directory: Experts on Detention Conditions Worldwide
18. Publication: New Tactics in Human Rights
19. Conference Report: Priorities and Mechanisms of Reform in the Arab World
20. Solidarity Placard Demonstrations at Zimbawean Embassies in SADC Countries on
Human Rights Day
21. Free Software Tool for Human Rights Activists
INTERNET, MEDIA, AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
22. New Media Assistance Organization: Global Forum for Media Development
23. Improving Professional Standards of Journalism in Bulgaria
POLITICAL AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION OF YOUTH
24. Leaders Workshop in Katmandu Nepal
POLITICAL PARTIES AND POLITICAL LEADERSHIP
25. Moroccan NGO Community Consults the Government on a New Party Law
RULE OF LAW
26. Publication: "Lawless Law Enforcement in Bangladesh"
27. PILDAT Annual Report
TRANSPARENCY AND ANTI-CORRUPTION
28. The Global Network for Good Governance (GNGG) Opens a Branch in Nigeria
WOMEN'S ISSUES
29. New Web site: The World Movement's International Women's Democracy Network
30. Training Seminar: "Making Governance Gender Responsive"
31. BAOBAB Announces Activities for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence
Campaign
32. Maghreb Regional Learning Institute for Women's Leadership and Training of Trainers
33. WORLD MOVEMENT PARTICIPATING NETWORKS, ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS MENTIONED
IN THIS ISSUE
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
1. The World Movement's Transatlantic Democracy Network Launches its Web Site
The World Movement's Transatlantic Democracy Network, a cooperative project bringing together Europeans and North Americans to help strengthen democracy, recently launched its Web site. The Network publishes "Democracy Digest," a free weekly e-newsletter that identifies democracy related issues, provides information, and encourages transatlantic cooperation. The Network's Web site contains the current and archived issues of Democracy Digest, as well as a link to subscribe to the e-newsletter. It also includes the Network's statement of purpose, information about the cooperating organizations on both sides of the Atlantic that support the Network, a calendar of forthcoming democracy-related events, employment opportunities, and a number of valuable Internet links.
Go to: www.demdigest.net/
2. NGO Preparatory Meeting for Community of Democracies Ministerial Meeting, January 27-28, Santiago, Chile The NGO Preparatory Meeting for the Community of Democracies Ministerial Meeting will take place on January 27-28 in Santiago, Chile. To prepare for the meeting, representatives of the nongovernmental communities held regional workshops during which participants developed recommendations on government actions that would
strengthen democracy in their region and throughout the world. Several participants in the World Movement's Africa Democracy Forum (ADF), took an active role in the Africa Regional Workshop that took place on November 22-23 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The January meeting will convene participants in the nongovernmental process to review proposals that resulted from the regional workshops to develop final recommendations to governments, and to define the advocacy strategy leading up to the Ministerial Meeting that will take place on May 4-6, 2005 in Santiago.
Go to: www.santiago2005.org/index.html
3. Education for Democracy Foundation (Poland) Receives Award
The Education for Democracy Foundation, a World Movement for Democracy participating organization based in Poland, received the Pro Publico Bono Institution award on November 11, 2004. The Pro Publico Bono Institution title is awarded by the Honorary Council of Pro Publico Bono to civil society organizations in Eastern Europe and Central Asia as recognition of their work on strengthening civil society.
For information about Education for Democracy Foundation, go to: www.edudemo.org.pl/
4. Alliance for Reform and Democracy in Asia Launches New Web Site
The Alliance for Reform and Democracy (ARDA), a network of individuals and
organizations in Asia dedicated to the advancement of democracy, human rights, good governance, and rule of law across Asia, recently launched its Web site. The Web site contains articles and updates on situation in various countries in the region, ARDA press releases, and information on ARDA activities. ARDA is currently engaged in a campaign to support Burmese political prisoners.
Go to: www.asiademocracy.info/news/index.php
5. Briefing on UN Democracy Caucus
The Council for a Community of Democracies, the United Nations Association-USA, the Democracy Coalition Project, Freedom House, and the Transnational Radical Party will sponsor a luncheon briefing on the United Nations Democracy Caucus at the UN headquarters in New York City on December 16, 2005. At its founding conference in Warsaw in June 2000, the Community of Democracies (CD) endorsed the creation of a caucus of nations sharing common democratic values at the United Nations. On September 22, 2004, the UN Democracy Caucus, composed of member states of the CD, formally met for the first time at the foreign ministers level at the UN General Assembly. The December 16 event will explore how the UN Democracy Caucus can coordinate common positions at the UN to advance the principles of democracy and human rights.
For information, contact Amy Phillips at Freedom House, phillips@freedomhouse.org.
6. Call for Applications: Fellowship for Threatened Scholars
The Institute of International Education's Scholar Rescue Fund provides fellowships for scholars whose lives and work are threatened in their home countries. Through these fellowships, scholars may find temporary refuge at universities and colleges anywhere in the world, which enables them to continue their research and share their knowledge with students, colleagues, and the community at large. Once conditions at home improve, scholars will return to help rebuild universities and societies ravaged by fear, conflict, and repression. Academics, researchers, and independent scholars from any country, field or discipline may qualify as fellows. Universities, colleges and research centers in any country may apply to serve as hosts. Institutions interested in hosting a particular scholar should submit a letter with the scholar's application. Non-emergency applications are reviewed three times per year and must be received by the first of January, April, and September of each year. Emergency applications may be reviewed on a more frequent basis.
Go to:
www.iie.org/Template.cfm?Section=Home&Template=/Activity/ActivityDisplay.cfm&activityid=399
7. Guide to European Union Funding for NGOs
This newly revised and updated guide provides information about opportunities for European Union and other funding sources that are available for nongovernmental organizations. In addition to providing a comprehensive look into European fundraising, the guide offers tips and contacts to help organizations identify funding from the European Union. The guide can be ordered online.
Go to: www.ecas.org/Publications/2374/default.aspx?ID=294
8. New Publication on Constitutional Tools to Preserve Democracy
The Democracy Coalition Project (DCP) released a new publication that examines how democracies should manage a leadership crisis without provoking a crisis of regime. Building on the landmark report "Threats to Democracy: Prevention and Response," issued by the Council on Foreign Relations, DCP explores four categories of legal regime change outside of national elections: recall and votes of no confidence, impeachment, succession, and criminalization of unconstitutional seizures of power. According to the report, to avoid sliding backwards to authoritarian rule, governments should take steps to ensure continuity of democratic governance. The report offers a set of practical recommendations to politicians and their lawyers and advisors for constitutional reforms that would safeguard democracy during emergencies and further consolidate the rule of law.
Go to: www.demcoalition.org/html/whats.html#RegimeChange
9. Call for Papers: The Center for the Study of Islam and Democracy 6th Annual
Conference
The Center for the Study of Islam and Democracy (CSID) is calling for paper
proposals for their 6th annual conference, which will be held on April 22-23, 2005, in Washington, DC. The deadline for 400-word proposals is Dec 31, 2004. The conference will focus on the inter-relatedness between democracy and development in the Islamic world. Prospective participants are invited, but not limited, to submitting proposals on the following four broad topics: Internal Resources and their Relevance; Paradigms for Economic Development; The Impact of Globalization on Development; Women and Political-Economic Development; and Barriers to Development.
Go to: www.wmd.org/documents/dec04-CSIDconf1204.doc
10. Country Assessments Report Finalized
On December 1, 2004, the final version of the Country Assessments Report was
presented to the Community of Democracies Convening Group. The purpose of the report is to help the Convening Group make decisions on which governments should be invited to the third Ministerial Meeting of the Community of Democracies to be held May 4-6 in Santiago, Chile. The study compiles and evaluates reporting from a variety of national and international sources, including intergovernmental, civil society and media reports, and reaches conclusions based on the criteria for participation of governments adopted by the Convening Group. The report was prepared by the Democracy Coalition Project in collaboration with Freedom House and circulated among participants in the Non-Governmental Process for the Community of Democracies.
To view the report, go to: www.santiago2005.org/html/issues.html
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
11. New Publication: POST-CONFLICT DEVELOPMENT: MEETING NEW CHALLLENGES
Edited by Gerd Junne and Willemijn Verkoren, this book focuses on the need to
integrate the peacebuilding, security, and development fields to adequately address the problems faced by societies recovering from violent conflict. The book draws on experiences in post-conflict societies and outlines some of the main dilemmas and strategies of post- conflict development. The book addresses development challenges related to security, justice, economic policy, education, the media, agriculture, health, and the environment.
For more information, go to: www.netuni.nl/postconflict/
ECONOMIC REFORM AND THE BUSINESS SECTOR
12. Call for Applications: UNESCO Small Grants Program on Poverty Eradication
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO)
small grants program is calling for applications. The program aims to strengthen
national capacities for research and policy analysis on poverty eradication. The
goal of this program is to encourage mid-career professionals and their institutions
to contribute to poverty eradication strategies and national actions plans based on a human rights framework.
For information, go to:
http://portal.unesco.org/shs/en/file_download.php/319d9663c462133b41645164c003b287small_grants_prog.doc
ELECTIONS
13. Report: "The Voting Rights of Internally Displaced Persons: OSCE Region"
This report, prepared by the Brookings Institution-Johns Hopkins SAIS Project on Internal Displacement, assesses the voting rights of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in 13 member countries of the Organization of Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). While noting the progress that has been made in helping IDPs exercise their right to vote, the study finds that many IDPs continue to face obstacles in exercising this right, which sharply reduces their influence over the political, economic, and social decisions affecting their lives.
For more information, go to: www.brookings.edu/fp/projects/idp/20040716mooney.htm
Or contact bjarrah@brookings.edu
14. Making Elections Accessible to the Disabled in Ghana
The Ghana Federation of the Disabled (GFD) is currently engaged in a nationwide program to ensure that elections are accessible to all disabled people. The GFD is working with the Electoral Commission to ensure that all polling stations and electoral processes are physically and practically accessible to people with different disabilities. For example, the GDF has introduced tactile ballots so that the blind can exercise their right to vote secretly and independently. The GFD educates all its members on their right to vote, how to access the polling stations, and how to cast their vote. The televised national voter education campaigns reach more disabled people by using sign language interpreters. Also, disabled people have been trained as election observers and are to be included on the teams of election observers in all districts in the country.
To learn more, contact: emma.cain@add.org.uk
15. Democratic Initiative Foundations Conducts Exit Poll in Ukraine
The Democratic Initiative Foundation of Ukraine, a World Movement for Democracy participating organization, worked with the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology and the Razumkov Center of Economic and Political Studies to conduct the National Exit Poll 2004 for the second round of the presidential election in Ukraine, which helped to expose the fraudulent elections. According to the final exit poll results, 53 percent of electorate voted for the opposition candidate Victor Yuschenko, 44 percent voted for Victor Yanukovich, and 2.8 percent voted against both candidates. The polling was conducted using an anonymous surveying method closest to the procedure of secret balloting. Experts from Russia and Poland supervised the polling.
Go to: www.wmd.org/documents/dec04-UkraineExitPoll1204.doc
HUMAN RIGHTS
16. Call for Applications: International Winter School on Human Rights
The Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights (HFHR) in Poland is currently accepting
applications for its International Winter School on Human Rights. Human Rights
activists and young lawyers from the New Independent States who have never
previously taken human rights courses from the HFHR are encouraged to apply. The program includes lectures and practical workshops on the historic and philosophical foundations of human rights, international and internal mechanisms of human rights protection, and on particular human rights legislation. Working knowledge of Russian is required. The deadline for applications is December 15.
For further instructions, go to: www.hfhrpol.waw.pl/ru/
17. Directory: Experts on Detention Conditions Worldwide
The Immigration Advisory Service has compiled a "Directory of Experts on Detention Conditions Worldwide" for individuals or organizations that provide legal advice and country information guidance for asylum seekers. This directory is part of a larger effort to compile a comprehensive directory of the actual detention conditions in countries around the world.
Go to: www.iasuk.org or contact detention@iasuk.org
To view the Directory of Experts on Detention Conditions Worldwide, go to:
www.wmd.org/documents/dec04-DetentionDirectory1204.doc
18. Publication: New Tactics in Human Rights
The New tactics in Human Rights Project has published "New Tactics in Human Rights: A Practitioners Guide." The 200-page book includes 100 stories on how practitioners are advancing human rights. The book also includes an introduction to tactical and strategic thinking for human rights practitioners and a series of practical worksheets to help organizations determine which tactics and strategies will work best for them.
Go to:
www.newtactics.org/main.php/ToolsforAction/TheNewTacticsWorkbook/Readordownloadfiles
For more information about the New Tactics in Human Rights project, go to:
www.newtactics.org
19. Conference Report: Priorities and Mechanisms of Reform in the Arab World
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) has released the final report from the conference on "Priorities and Mechanism of Reform in the Arab World," which was held in Cairo on July 5-7, 2004. The final report illustrates scenarios, requirements, priorities, and mechanisms for reform in the Arab World. Following the conference, a number of public figures and human rights activists from eight Arab countries agreed to establish the "Forum for Democratic Reform in the Arab Region," which aims to contribute actively to the process of reform in Arab countries. The CIHRS will coordinate the process of setting the Forum.
To read the report from the conference, go to:
www.wmd.org/documents/dec04-hrconf1204.doc
To read about the Forum for Democratic Reform in Arab Region and to see their recent press release, go to: www.wmd.org/documents/dec04-reform-forum1204.doc
20. Solidarity Placard Demonstrations at Zimbawean Embassies in SADC Countries on Human Rights Day Civil society organizations from the countries surrounding Zimbabwe will hold peaceful placard demonstrations in front of Zimbabwean embassies on December 10, 2004, to mark International Human Rights Day. The demonstrations, organized by CIVICUS and Amnesty International South Africa, are part of a series of civil society events aimed at putting an end to ongoing human rights violations and the closure of civic space in Zimbabwe. They will provide opportunities for civil society activists, Zimbabweans in the Diaspora, and citizens of Africa to show solidarity towards their Zimbabwean brothers and sisters and to advocate for the repeal and progressive amendment of existing and planned repressive legislation in
Zimbabwe, including the proposed NGO Bill, which would restrict foreign funding.
After the demonstrations, civil society organizations from the region will organize
a Zimbabwe Solidarity Rally (ZSR) on February 14, 2005. Thousands of people and organizations will march to the main border posts of Zimbabwe in the neighboring countries of Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa and Zambia.
For more information, contact Amnesty International South Africa +27 12 320 8155
(campaigns@amnesty.org.za) or CIVICUS on +27 11 833 5959 (cswatch@civicus.org)
21. Free Software Tool for Human Rights Activists
Martus is a free software and open source technology tool that is designed to allow an entry-level computer user in a human rights group to be able to effectively and securely collect, store, and manage testimonies of human rights abuses effectively and securely. To store information about an incident or abuse, the user creates a bulletin that is similar to an e-mail. Martus also allows human rights organizations to share their data on a read-only basis with selected third parties, such as a national headquarters that oversees a regional office or international human rights groups.
For more information, go to: www.martus.org/index.shtml
INTERNET, MEDIA, AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
22. New Assistance Organization: Global Forum for Media Development
At a meeting in Bangkok in October 2004, ten media assistance organizations from four continents agreed to establish a new Global Forum for Media Development, an international association of media assistance NGOs. The association's aim is to help coordinate activities, share best practices, raise the sector's profile, encourage the adoption of standards, and potentially facilitate joint projects among the implementers. The group is setting up several discussion lists, gathering information on the sector via distribution of a questionnaire, and planning a wider meeting tentatively scheduled for October 2005.
Go to: www.gfmd.org or contact Eric Johnson at Johnson@gfmd.org
23. Improving Professional Standards of Journalism in Bulgaria
On November 25, 2004, 50 media outlets and organizations in Bulgaria signed a Code of Journalistic Ethics. The Code unites owners and journalists from both print and electronic media for the first time in South Eastern Europe. The Code of Ethics commits all member organizations to supply the public with accurate information and to distinguish clearly between facts and opinion. Other sections of the Code deal with information gathering, the protection of children, non-discrimination, and the coverage of crimes and brutality. Topics such as "editorial independence," "relations between the media" and the definition of "public interest" are also addressed. The Code of Ethics was developed by a team of Bulgarian and international media experts within the framework of the EU PHARE Project "Technical Assistance for Improving Professional Standards of Journalism in Bulgaria."
Got to: www.i-learn.co.uk/BulgariaEN/News/2004/11/25/News4820/
POLITICAL AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION OF YOUTH
24. Leaders Workshop in Katmandu Nepal
On November 3-6, 2004, the Young Liberals and Democrats of Asia (YLDA) hosted its 3rd annual Leaders Workshop in Katmandu Nepal. Twenty seven young Asian leaders gathered for the meeting to discuss measures to oppose fundamentalism in their respective nations.
For more information, go to: www.yldasia.org
POLITICAL PARTIES AND POLITICAL LEADERSHIP
25. Moroccan NGO Community Consults the Government on a New Party Law
In July 2004, the Center for Democracy, a Moroccan NGO, called for a number of amendments to the preliminary draft report of the Law on Political Parties prepared by the government. Many of the amendments proposed by the Center were incorporated into the revised draft report of the law, which was recently sent to the Center. Some of the incorporated suggestions include: putting greater emphasis on intra-party democracy, developing quotas for women in the party leadership, guaranteeing the right of citizens 18 years and older to hold offices within the parties, withdrawing of an article banning any party that does not participate in elections, and enforcing total transparency. After reviewing the revised version, the Center recommended additional amendments to the law.
For further information, contact: democracy_mo@hotmail.com
RULE OF LAW
26. Publication: "Lawless Law Enforcement in Bangladesh"
The November 17, 2004 issue of the Asia Center for Human Rights (ACHR) Review focuses on state lawlessness in Bangladesh. Between January and September 2004, as many as 111 people were extra-judicially executed by law enforcement personnel. The report traces the killings to the unrestricted powers given to police under Section 54 of the Bangladesh Criminal Procedure Code.
Go to http://www.archweb.org/Review/47-04.htm
27. PILDAT Annual Report
The Pakastani Institute for Legislative Development (PILDAT) released its annual
report. The report details the workshops, roundtable discussions and training
courses that PILDAT has conducted during the last year. The report also describes the participation of Pakistani legislators and staff in capacity-building
activities.
To read the report, go to: http://www.pildat.org/publications/annualreport03-04.pdf
TRANSPARENCY AND ANTI-CORRUPTION
28. The Global Network for Good Governance (GNGG) Opens Branch in Nigeria
The Global Network for Good Governance (GNGG), an anti-corruption and good
governance network that includes organizations and individuals from 21 countries, announces the opening of a new branch in Nigeria. The new branch is tasked with establishing a viable network of the GNGG in Nigeria. To do so, the branch will draw the network members from a range of institutions, such as public, private, and third sector organizations, the media, and individuals who share a vision of good governance and corruption-free society.
For more information, contact: gnggnigeria@yahoo.com
WOMEN'S ISSUES
29. New Web site: The World Movement's International Women's Democracy Network
The World Movement's International Women's Democracy Network now has a basic Web site that identifies the objectives, membership and structure, priority areas of interest, and activity goals of the network. Upon recommendations from the "Networking Activists for Women's Rights" workshop at the World Movement's Third Assembly, the Women's Learning Partnership (WLP) is currently serving as the secretariat of the network. WLP has been actively involved in developing the network that aims to support and enhance women's roles and agency in the development of democratic practices and institutions at community, national, and international levels.
To learn more about the International Women's Democracy Network, go to:
www.wmd.org/women/womensdemocracy.html
30. Training Seminar: "Making Governance Gender Responsive"
The Center for Asia Pacific Women (CAPWIP) will hold a training seminar on "Making Governance Gender Responsive" on January 9-15, 2005, in Manila, Philippines. The course is designed for middle and senior level government executives, women and men in local governments, political parties, research and training institutes, and civil society organizations involved in government reform initiatives. The course intends to help participants gain an appreciation of gender-related and governance issues and acquire skills in identifying and analyzing gender biases and concerns.
For more information, go to: www.capwip.org
31. BAOBAB Announces Activities for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence Campaign
As part of the international campaign against gender violence, BAOBAB, a women's NGO in Nigeria, planned a variety of events over a period of 16 days between November 25th (International Day Against Violence Against Women) and December 10th (International Human Rights Day). The events included a press briefing, a student debate on "Sexual Education: A Way of Addressing Sexual Abuse?," a one-day gender awareness presentation with the police in Lagos, a dramatic presentation at a bus stop, and other outreach activities.
To learn more, go to: www.baobabwomen.org/upcomingevents.html
32. Maghreb Regional Learning Institute for Women's Leadership and Training of Trainers Women's Learning Partnership (WLP) and the Association Démocratique des Femmes du Maroc (ADFM) are convening the "Maghreb Regional Learning Institute for Women's Leadership and Training of Trainers" on December 11-14, 2004, in Marrakech, Morocco. The Institute is a learning center for empowering women to participate as leaders in decision-making processes in all areas of social, political, and economic life. The goal of the Institute is to train women's rights activists in the Maghreb Region to become better trainers and advocates for women's equal participation in civil society. Institute participants, which include 27 women's rights activists and leaders of women's groups from Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Sudan, and Tunisia, will take part in facilitation, communications, and advocacy skills training. Among the topics to be discussed are how to communicate effectively to influence decision makers and mobilize the public, and how to translate
organizational visions into compelling messages that resonate with various groups and constituencies.
For more information, contact: ajenkins@learningpartners.org
33. WORLD MOVEMENT PARTICIPATING NETWORKS, ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS MENTIONED IN THIS ISSUE
* Africa Democracy Forum -- www.wmd.org/africa/africa_democracy_forum.html
* Alliance for Reform and Democracy -- www.asiademocracy.info/news/index.php
* BAOBAB for Women's Human Rights -- www.baobabwomen.org
* Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies -- www.cihrs.org/HOME/Home.htm
* Center for the Study of Islam and Democracy -- www.islam-democracy.org/
* CIVICUS -- www.civicus.org/new/default.asp
* Council for a Community of Democracies -- www.ccd21.org/
* Democracy Coalition Project -- http://demcoalition.org/html/home.html
* Democratic Initiative Foundation of Ukraine -- www.ukma.kiev.ua/
* Education for Democracy Foundation -- www.edudemo.org.pl/
* Freedom House -- www.freedomhouse.org/
* The Pakastani Institute for Legislative Development (PILDAT) -- www.pildat.org/
* Transatlantic Democracy Network -- www.demdigest.net/
* Transnational Radical Party -- www.radicalparty.org/welcome2.html
* Women's Learning Partnership for Rights, Development, and Peace (WLP) --
www.learningpartnership.org
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