http://www.netvouz.com/ipfwgweb/tag/weurope?feed=rss ipfwgweb's bookmarks tagged "weurope" on Netvouz http://pdc.ceu.hu/archive/00001819/01/Bieber.pdf By Florian Bieber. The paper compares minority rights situation in the countries of Former Yugoslavia with the overall improvement in human rights protection in the last decade and a half. Minority rights remain largely undefined and international standards in this sphere - vague and evasive. In addition to protection from discrimination, linguistic and educational rights, the concept of minority rights should encompass political participation. The paper proceeds with a review of international legislation which endorses the above claim, and substantiates it with empirical evidence from Bosnia-Herzegovina and Macedonia which demonstrates that political re-presentation alone is not sufficient to protect the rights of minorities x2006 Fellows-ALL > 2006 Fellows - Wider Europe > Beáta Huszka ipfwgweb Wed, 11 Oct 2006 16:25:16 GMT http://www.zei.de/ The work of ZEI contributes to the solution of the problems of European integration and Europe's role in a global context through future-orientated research work; sound policy advice; fruitful dialogue between researchers and decision-makers; and innovative concepts in postgraduate education and continuing education. Through its policy advice, the Center offers fruitful dialogue between researchers and decision-makers, and provides innovative concepts in postgraduate education and continuing education. The work of ZEI integrates legal, economic, social, cultural and political issues in an interdisciplinary context WG links-ALL > WG Organizational related Links - Wider Europe ipfwgweb Sat, 26 Aug 2006 08:55:31 GMT http://www.soros.org/initiatives/cep The Central Eurasia Project (CEP) provides information about human rights and the social and economic health of the South Caucasus and Central Asia. Some of its projects focus on the neighboring countries of Afghanistan and Pakistan as well. CEP uses grantmaking to international and indigenous NGOs to help build local capacity, bring international expertise to bear on the region, and promote cooperation between local activists and international civic movements in the fields of human rights, the environment, and transparent governance. Its ultimate goal is to strengthen civic leaders in the region and construct support networks within international structures and movements Soros Network Initiatives-ALL > Soros Network Initiatives - Islam ipfwgweb Wed, 16 Aug 2006 10:53:41 GMT http://www.soros.org/initiatives/east/ The Program supports international exchanges that bring together civil society actors to share ideas, information, knowledge, experiences, and expertise and to support practical actions that result from that networking. The program provides financial and human resources that enable civil society actors to build and strengthen resources and expertise; share best practices in social transformation; collaborate on innovative solutions to common challenges; and create and strengthen international advocacy coalitions. The program empowers marginalized and vulnerable sectors of society through promotion of cultural, ethnic, and social diversity, making information accessible and available to the public and encouraging public engagement civic dialogue Soros Network Initiatives-ALL > Soros Network Initiatives - Wider Europe ipfwgweb Sat, 26 Aug 2006 08:37:25 GMT http://www.soros.org/initiatives/business Economic and Business Development Program (EBDP) assists Soros Foundations in their work to promote the restructuring of transitional economies. EBDP serves as a catalyst for economic development, playing a crucial role in several areas---particularly microfinance, small business development, targeted economic policy initiatives, retraining of unemployed and laid-off military personnel, and entrepreneurship education. Using local experts and resources, EBDP seeks to build and strengthen the local institutions that provide access to capital, promote legal reform, andprovide support services for micro- and small-business operations Soros Network Initiatives-ALL > Soros Network Initiatives - Wider Europe ipfwgweb Sat, 26 Aug 2006 08:39:35 GMT http://www.soros.org/initiatives/esp/ The Education Support Program (ESP) and its network partners support education reform in countries in transition, combining best practice and policy to strengthen open society values. ESP works to facilitate change in education and national policy development. Support is focused in South Eastern Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and Mongolia. Soros Network Initiatives-ALL > Soros Network Initiatives - Wider Europe ipfwgweb Sat, 26 Aug 2006 08:40:34 GMT http://www.eumap.org/ The program monitors the development of selected human rights and rule of law issues in both the European Union and in its candidate and potential candidate countries. The program works with national experts and NGOs to compile reports that are designed to encourage broader participation in the process of articulating the EU's common democratic values as well as in ongoing monitoring of compliance with human rights standards throughout the union. Its focus is on access to education and employment for people with intellectual disabilities, and TV Across Europe: regulation, policy, and independence in 21 European countries Soros Network Initiatives-ALL > Soros Network Initiatives - Wider Europe ipfwgweb Sat, 26 Aug 2006 08:42:33 GMT http://pdc.ceu.hu/archive/00002624/01/4_years_of_transition_in_Serbia.pdf By Begovic, Boris and Mijatovic, Bosko (eds.); Center for Liberal-Democratic Studies. The book evaluates the ground covered in Serbia's independence and identifies obstacles to be expected on the road to a liberal-democratic system, a market economy and the rule of law x2006 Fellows-ALL > 2006 Fellows - Wider Europe > Beáta Huszka ipfwgweb Wed, 11 Oct 2006 16:22:58 GMT http://www.soros.org/initiatives/hrggp The Program provides support to nongovernmental organizations operating in the fields of human rights and governance in Europe and Central Asia. The program assists supported organizations in their growth and institutionalization; in building networks among these groups; and in developing partnerships with other donors in this field. In the area of human rights, the program supports national and international advocacy organizations promoting political and civil rights at local, national and regional levels. Priority is given to projects that address the needs of vulnerable and marginalized groups, and those that have strong monitoring and legal advocacy components Soros Network Initiatives-ALL > Soros Network Initiatives-OSThreats ipfwgweb Wed, 16 Aug 2006 11:00:09 GMT http://lgi.osi.hu/ The Initiative promotes effective democratic government in Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and Mongolia. It focuses on supporting local government and public administration reform and decentralization; improving the administration of public services; assisting in the formulation of public policy; and developing a comprehensive regional policy center. In cooperation with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), LGI provides technical assistance on designing decentralization reform strategies in Central Asia and has contributed to the redesign of local government legislation in Macedonia and Croatia Soros Network Initiatives-ALL > Soros Network Initiatives - Wider Europe ipfwgweb Sat, 26 Aug 2006 08:45:35 GMT