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The European Endowment for Democracy (EED) supports citizens striving for democracy in the Eastern Partnership, Middle East, North Africa, Western Balkans, Turkey and beyond.
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EED’s 2024 Annual Report is out today! Read about the work of EED's partners in civil society and independent media across the European Neighbourhood and beyond: democracyendowment.eu/annualreport...
Congratulations to EED partner GwaraMedia, for receiving the Free Media Award from Fritt Ord Foundation and the ZEIT Stiftung Bucerius.
The prize recognises their investigative journalism under exceedingly difficult circumstances
Read more about the prize ceremony: gwaramedia.com/en/kharkiv-n...
The prize recognises their investigative journalism under exceedingly difficult circumstances
Read more about the prize ceremony: gwaramedia.com/en/kharkiv-n...
Gwara Media from Kharkiv receives Free Media Award in Hamburg
Fritt Ord Foundation gives Free Media Award to acknowledge journalists who are working despite the threats and violent repression.
gwaramedia.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Congratulations to EED partner GwaraMedia, for receiving the Free Media Award from Fritt Ord Foundation and the ZEIT Stiftung Bucerius.
The prize recognises their investigative journalism under exceedingly difficult circumstances
Read more about the prize ceremony: gwaramedia.com/en/kharkiv-n...
The prize recognises their investigative journalism under exceedingly difficult circumstances
Read more about the prize ceremony: gwaramedia.com/en/kharkiv-n...
Khazaaen is a Palestinian digital community archive. It collects, digitises, and shares fragments of Palestinian life: photographs, love letters, diplomas, protest leaflets, family stories, even poetry.
democracyendowment.eu/stories/khaz...
democracyendowment.eu/stories/khaz...
November 20, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Khazaaen is a Palestinian digital community archive. It collects, digitises, and shares fragments of Palestinian life: photographs, love letters, diplomas, protest leaflets, family stories, even poetry.
democracyendowment.eu/stories/khaz...
democracyendowment.eu/stories/khaz...
On 14 November, EED and Internews Ukraine gathered 40 grantees from across the country to discuss how cross-sector collaboration helps create a resilient development ecosystem, brings in new stakeholders and empowers communities.
This event was possible thanks to support from the EU.
This event was possible thanks to support from the EU.
November 18, 2025 at 9:08 AM
On 14 November, EED and Internews Ukraine gathered 40 grantees from across the country to discuss how cross-sector collaboration helps create a resilient development ecosystem, brings in new stakeholders and empowers communities.
This event was possible thanks to support from the EU.
This event was possible thanks to support from the EU.
This week, EED co-organised the event ‘Social media: friend and foe’ panel at the World Forum for Democracy in Strasbourg. Activists from Turkey, Serbia, South Africa and Netherlands shared their experiences.
You can watch the recording here: www.coe.int/en/web/world...
You can watch the recording here: www.coe.int/en/web/world...
November 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
This week, EED co-organised the event ‘Social media: friend and foe’ panel at the World Forum for Democracy in Strasbourg. Activists from Turkey, Serbia, South Africa and Netherlands shared their experiences.
You can watch the recording here: www.coe.int/en/web/world...
You can watch the recording here: www.coe.int/en/web/world...
Людмила Янкіна ніколи не планувала ставати правозахисницею. Але сьогодні, як засновниця та лідерка Civis Fortis, вона захищає права громадських активістів, журналістів та правозахисників, які щодня борються за демократичне майбутнє України.
democracyendowment.eu/stories/civi...
democracyendowment.eu/stories/civi...
November 7, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Людмила Янкіна ніколи не планувала ставати правозахисницею. Але сьогодні, як засновниця та лідерка Civis Fortis, вона захищає права громадських активістів, журналістів та правозахисників, які щодня борються за демократичне майбутнє України.
democracyendowment.eu/stories/civi...
democracyendowment.eu/stories/civi...
Liudmyla Yankina never planned on becoming a human rights defender. But today, as founder and leader of Civis Fortis, she is protecting the rights of civic activists, journalists and human rights defenders, who are fighting every day for Ukraine's democratic future
tinyurl.com/bp54k2ed
tinyurl.com/bp54k2ed
November 6, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Liudmyla Yankina never planned on becoming a human rights defender. But today, as founder and leader of Civis Fortis, she is protecting the rights of civic activists, journalists and human rights defenders, who are fighting every day for Ukraine's democratic future
tinyurl.com/bp54k2ed
tinyurl.com/bp54k2ed
In Gaza, Rawan Fayad and Ajyal Association for Creativity and Development turn data collection into civic action.
Despite the devastation of war, Ajyal remains one of the few organisations that continue to operate, offering vital support to its community
democracyendowment.eu/stories/ajya...
Despite the devastation of war, Ajyal remains one of the few organisations that continue to operate, offering vital support to its community
democracyendowment.eu/stories/ajya...
November 3, 2025 at 8:51 AM
In Gaza, Rawan Fayad and Ajyal Association for Creativity and Development turn data collection into civic action.
Despite the devastation of war, Ajyal remains one of the few organisations that continue to operate, offering vital support to its community
democracyendowment.eu/stories/ajya...
Despite the devastation of war, Ajyal remains one of the few organisations that continue to operate, offering vital support to its community
democracyendowment.eu/stories/ajya...
Despite ongoing pressures, Ukraine continues to demonstrate remarkable democratic resilience according to discussions at a recent event co-hosted by EED and @WFD_Democracy. WFD’s public opinion research (tinyurl.com/5kscx8wk) confirms this.
Read more: democracyendowment.eu/news/eed-wfd...
Read more: democracyendowment.eu/news/eed-wfd...
October 28, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Despite ongoing pressures, Ukraine continues to demonstrate remarkable democratic resilience according to discussions at a recent event co-hosted by EED and @WFD_Democracy. WFD’s public opinion research (tinyurl.com/5kscx8wk) confirms this.
Read more: democracyendowment.eu/news/eed-wfd...
Read more: democracyendowment.eu/news/eed-wfd...
Bujar Ejupi has faced professional attacks, retaliation and intimidation for exposing corruption.
Now, as founder of the Whistleblowers Support Initiative, he has become an advocate for others brave enough to tell the truth.
democracyendowment.eu/stories/buja...
Now, as founder of the Whistleblowers Support Initiative, he has become an advocate for others brave enough to tell the truth.
democracyendowment.eu/stories/buja...
October 23, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Bujar Ejupi has faced professional attacks, retaliation and intimidation for exposing corruption.
Now, as founder of the Whistleblowers Support Initiative, he has become an advocate for others brave enough to tell the truth.
democracyendowment.eu/stories/buja...
Now, as founder of the Whistleblowers Support Initiative, he has become an advocate for others brave enough to tell the truth.
democracyendowment.eu/stories/buja...
On 16 October 2025, EED, together with the DEJURE Foundation, co-organised an event on rule of law in Ukraine.
Prominent Ukrainian civil society organisations presented their second independent Shadow Report covering Chapters 23 and 24 of the EU negotiations.
Prominent Ukrainian civil society organisations presented their second independent Shadow Report covering Chapters 23 and 24 of the EU negotiations.
October 17, 2025 at 2:49 PM
On 16 October 2025, EED, together with the DEJURE Foundation, co-organised an event on rule of law in Ukraine.
Prominent Ukrainian civil society organisations presented their second independent Shadow Report covering Chapters 23 and 24 of the EU negotiations.
Prominent Ukrainian civil society organisations presented their second independent Shadow Report covering Chapters 23 and 24 of the EU negotiations.
The 'Madiniya' documenatry centres around the stories of three ordinary people, everyday Sudanese who were the backbone of the 2019 uprising that led to the toppling of Omar Al-Bashir’s 30-year rule in Sudan in April 2019.
Read more: democracyendowment.eu/stories/madi...
Read more: democracyendowment.eu/stories/madi...
October 16, 2025 at 10:11 AM
The 'Madiniya' documenatry centres around the stories of three ordinary people, everyday Sudanese who were the backbone of the 2019 uprising that led to the toppling of Omar Al-Bashir’s 30-year rule in Sudan in April 2019.
Read more: democracyendowment.eu/stories/madi...
Read more: democracyendowment.eu/stories/madi...
Congratulations to EED partner, Khalid Albaih, Sudanese independent political cartoonist, for his nomination in the Arts category of the Freedom of Expression Awards.
Read more about Khalid's work: democracyendowment.eu/stories/khal...
Read more about Khalid's work: democracyendowment.eu/stories/khal...
The European Endowment for Democracy (EED) | Khalid Albaih
Challenging power and indifference through cartoons <br />
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Growing up outside his home country of Sudan, Khalid Albaih spent his childhood reading Belgian comics, from Tintin to the…
democracyendowment.eu
October 15, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Congratulations to EED partner, Khalid Albaih, Sudanese independent political cartoonist, for his nomination in the Arts category of the Freedom of Expression Awards.
Read more about Khalid's work: democracyendowment.eu/stories/khal...
Read more about Khalid's work: democracyendowment.eu/stories/khal...
Today at #Forum 2000, EED's Executive Chair
@lisbethpilegaard.bsky.social
moderated a panel co-organised by EED on technology and democracy, featuring Artsiom Katnsavy of Dev.by, Pavel Liber of Society22, and Daria Minksy of the Thomason Reuters Foundation.
@lisbethpilegaard.bsky.social
moderated a panel co-organised by EED on technology and democracy, featuring Artsiom Katnsavy of Dev.by, Pavel Liber of Society22, and Daria Minksy of the Thomason Reuters Foundation.
October 14, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Today at #Forum 2000, EED's Executive Chair
@lisbethpilegaard.bsky.social
moderated a panel co-organised by EED on technology and democracy, featuring Artsiom Katnsavy of Dev.by, Pavel Liber of Society22, and Daria Minksy of the Thomason Reuters Foundation.
@lisbethpilegaard.bsky.social
moderated a panel co-organised by EED on technology and democracy, featuring Artsiom Katnsavy of Dev.by, Pavel Liber of Society22, and Daria Minksy of the Thomason Reuters Foundation.
The 2026 parliamentary elections will be an important test of the Armenia's democracy.
In this moment of flux, independent media and civil society are playing a crucial role in safeguarding democratic values.
Read the latest EED Country Brief on Armenia: tinyurl.com/mr2mxsdv
In this moment of flux, independent media and civil society are playing a crucial role in safeguarding democratic values.
Read the latest EED Country Brief on Armenia: tinyurl.com/mr2mxsdv
The European Endowment for Democracy (EED) | Armenia: Civil society and independent safeguard democratic values in advent of 2026 elections
The trauma of the 2020 war, the displacement of the Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians in 2023, and the ongoing uncertainty in its relations with neighbours and strategic partners are all…
tinyurl.com
October 14, 2025 at 10:38 AM
The 2026 parliamentary elections will be an important test of the Armenia's democracy.
In this moment of flux, independent media and civil society are playing a crucial role in safeguarding democratic values.
Read the latest EED Country Brief on Armenia: tinyurl.com/mr2mxsdv
In this moment of flux, independent media and civil society are playing a crucial role in safeguarding democratic values.
Read the latest EED Country Brief on Armenia: tinyurl.com/mr2mxsdv
At #Forum2000 @pomianowski.bsky.social stated that democracy support today is both a moral necessity and a strategic necessity for Europe's long-term stability as we face interconnected crises of trust, values and capacity.
October 14, 2025 at 8:05 AM
At #Forum2000 @pomianowski.bsky.social stated that democracy support today is both a moral necessity and a strategic necessity for Europe's long-term stability as we face interconnected crises of trust, values and capacity.
Since its founding in 2023, Maqoor, which means ‘clean’ in Armenian, has had significant impact at home and abroad, spearheading initiatives in Armenia which have mobilised hundreds of young people on environmental issues.
democracyendowment.eu/stories/gevo...
democracyendowment.eu/stories/gevo...
October 9, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Since its founding in 2023, Maqoor, which means ‘clean’ in Armenian, has had significant impact at home and abroad, spearheading initiatives in Armenia which have mobilised hundreds of young people on environmental issues.
democracyendowment.eu/stories/gevo...
democracyendowment.eu/stories/gevo...
EED ExDir @pomianowski.bsky.social was honoured to meet HR Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman in Zagreb, where we signed a contribution agreement for Croatia’s support to EED. This partnership reflects Croatia's commitment to supporting and strengthening democracy in Ukraine and beyond.
October 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
EED ExDir @pomianowski.bsky.social was honoured to meet HR Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman in Zagreb, where we signed a contribution agreement for Croatia’s support to EED. This partnership reflects Croatia's commitment to supporting and strengthening democracy in Ukraine and beyond.
Located just 30 kilometres of Ukraine’s border with Russia, Kharkiv’s Nafta Theatre is still rehearsing and staging performances. Known for physical theatre and socially engaged work, it has adapted operations to a city under constant threat.
democracyendowment.eu/stories/naft...
democracyendowment.eu/stories/naft...
October 2, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Located just 30 kilometres of Ukraine’s border with Russia, Kharkiv’s Nafta Theatre is still rehearsing and staging performances. Known for physical theatre and socially engaged work, it has adapted operations to a city under constant threat.
democracyendowment.eu/stories/naft...
democracyendowment.eu/stories/naft...
Fatoş Kaytan founded Romani Godi (Roma Memory Studies Association) to challenge stereotypes.
She wanted to stand up for the the largest Roma community of the world and the most impoverished and stigmatised group in Turkey, who are not officially recognised as a minority.
bit.ly/4pQFsKn
She wanted to stand up for the the largest Roma community of the world and the most impoverished and stigmatised group in Turkey, who are not officially recognised as a minority.
bit.ly/4pQFsKn
October 1, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Fatoş Kaytan founded Romani Godi (Roma Memory Studies Association) to challenge stereotypes.
She wanted to stand up for the the largest Roma community of the world and the most impoverished and stigmatised group in Turkey, who are not officially recognised as a minority.
bit.ly/4pQFsKn
She wanted to stand up for the the largest Roma community of the world and the most impoverished and stigmatised group in Turkey, who are not officially recognised as a minority.
bit.ly/4pQFsKn
Congratulations to Maksym Butkevych, co-founder of EED partner Hromadske Radio, for receiving the Václav Havel Human Rights Prize!
The two runners-up are journalists Mzia Amaghlobeli and Ulvi Hasanli.
Read more about the prize ceremony and nominees: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
The two runners-up are journalists Mzia Amaghlobeli and Ulvi Hasanli.
Read more about the prize ceremony and nominees: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
2025 Václav Havel Prize awarded to Ukrainian journalist and human rights defender Maksym Butkevych
Parliamentary Assembly Strasbourg 29 September 2025
www.coe.int
September 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Congratulations to Maksym Butkevych, co-founder of EED partner Hromadske Radio, for receiving the Václav Havel Human Rights Prize!
The two runners-up are journalists Mzia Amaghlobeli and Ulvi Hasanli.
Read more about the prize ceremony and nominees: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
The two runners-up are journalists Mzia Amaghlobeli and Ulvi Hasanli.
Read more about the prize ceremony and nominees: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
On 25 Sept, EED and WFD co-hosted “What do Ukrainians think about democracy & recovery?” in Brussels. The event brought together policymakers, experts and civil society representatives, and focused on the firsthand experiences and challenges of Ukrainian activists.
Read more: bit.ly/4mxLDA7
Read more: bit.ly/4mxLDA7
September 26, 2025 at 2:28 PM
On 25 Sept, EED and WFD co-hosted “What do Ukrainians think about democracy & recovery?” in Brussels. The event brought together policymakers, experts and civil society representatives, and focused on the firsthand experiences and challenges of Ukrainian activists.
Read more: bit.ly/4mxLDA7
Read more: bit.ly/4mxLDA7
During #IDDBrussels, EED organised a panel discussion on the intersection between security, democracy, and values.
Our speakers shared their experiences and perspectives on the topic.
Our speakers shared their experiences and perspectives on the topic.
September 19, 2025 at 11:31 AM
During #IDDBrussels, EED organised a panel discussion on the intersection between security, democracy, and values.
Our speakers shared their experiences and perspectives on the topic.
Our speakers shared their experiences and perspectives on the topic.
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📌Democracy matters: values need to be our strategy.
"When we have a democratic system, democracy does not aim at conflict and war - it aims at solving conflicts in other ways - it is as simple as this"
🖊️ Jerzy Pomianowski, @eedemocracy.bsky.social
"When we have a democratic system, democracy does not aim at conflict and war - it aims at solving conflicts in other ways - it is as simple as this"
🖊️ Jerzy Pomianowski, @eedemocracy.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 11:06 AM
📌Democracy matters: values need to be our strategy.
"When we have a democratic system, democracy does not aim at conflict and war - it aims at solving conflicts in other ways - it is as simple as this"
🖊️ Jerzy Pomianowski, @eedemocracy.bsky.social
"When we have a democratic system, democracy does not aim at conflict and war - it aims at solving conflicts in other ways - it is as simple as this"
🖊️ Jerzy Pomianowski, @eedemocracy.bsky.social
We are ready to start the second day of #IDDBrussels!
A full agenda today, beginning with discussions on civic movements and innovation in democracy support.
Stay tuned for the EED session this afternoon, Democracy Matters Values as Strategy, Security as Outcome."
A full agenda today, beginning with discussions on civic movements and innovation in democracy support.
Stay tuned for the EED session this afternoon, Democracy Matters Values as Strategy, Security as Outcome."
September 19, 2025 at 7:25 AM
We are ready to start the second day of #IDDBrussels!
A full agenda today, beginning with discussions on civic movements and innovation in democracy support.
Stay tuned for the EED session this afternoon, Democracy Matters Values as Strategy, Security as Outcome."
A full agenda today, beginning with discussions on civic movements and innovation in democracy support.
Stay tuned for the EED session this afternoon, Democracy Matters Values as Strategy, Security as Outcome."
Day 1 of #IDDBrussels included engaging panels on democracy and inclusion, featuring speakers from around the world.
Day 2 will include sessions on civic movements, innovation, finance. Don't miss the panel: 'Democracy Matters: Values as Strategy, Security as Outcome'
Day 2 will include sessions on civic movements, innovation, finance. Don't miss the panel: 'Democracy Matters: Values as Strategy, Security as Outcome'
September 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Day 1 of #IDDBrussels included engaging panels on democracy and inclusion, featuring speakers from around the world.
Day 2 will include sessions on civic movements, innovation, finance. Don't miss the panel: 'Democracy Matters: Values as Strategy, Security as Outcome'
Day 2 will include sessions on civic movements, innovation, finance. Don't miss the panel: 'Democracy Matters: Values as Strategy, Security as Outcome'