Finnish minister announces prompt action on new sanctions against Russia
In response to Russia's war against Ukraine, the EU is planning to strengthen its sanctions measures.
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Georgians protest against Russian influence and “foreign agent” bill ahead of final voting
More than 50,000 demonstrators flooded the streets of Tbilisi on May 11, opposing the "foreign agent" bill that could curtail freedom of speech and bolster Russian influence in Georgia.
Ukrainian NGOs voice support for Georgians protesting “Russian-style” foreign agents law
Ukrainian NGOs express solidarity with massive protests in Georgia against a Russian-style "foreign agents" law targeting civil society. They warn the law pushed by the ruling pro-Russian party risks establishing a dictatorship & derailing EU integration.
Norway to provide almost 6 million Euro to support Ukrainian NGOs
After announcing 64 million Euro for humanitarian aid in Ukraine and Moldova, Norway will additionally provide 6 million Euro as part of a grant program for Ukrainian NGOs.
Media uncover hundreds of NGOs and charities involved in draft evasion scandal
A black market "service" costing up to $5,000 per person has enabled the escape of thousands of Ukrainian men, with the help of NGOs and charities.
Meet the R18, Ukraine’s formidable night strike drone transforming the battlefield
A Ukrainian-made drone, the R18, has been transforming the battlefield in the country’s fight against Russia’s aggression. Developed…
NGOs unite to tell more about Ukraine
The world frequently associates Ukraine with negative things – war, corruption, Chornobyl, and other matters that form a…
After year of empty promises, anti-corruption activists in Ukraine forced to declare assets
The “Amendments to the Law of Ukraine on Prevention of Corruption” requiring anti-corruption activists to declare their assets…
Venice Commission, G7 slam Ukraine’s financial disclosure bills for NGOs & activists
In the last week, Ukraine’s legislation obliging anti-corruption activists to submit e-declarations on their assets on par with…
Government vs civil society in Ukraine: e-declarations for anti-corruption activists still not withdrawn
It has been almost a year since the Ukrainian president, Petro Poroshenko, declared war on activists fighting corruption…
NGOs worldwide call upon Ukrainian authorities to stop persecuting anti-corruption activists
NGOs from Europe, USA, and other countries call upon the Ukrainian authorities to stop persecuting anti-corruption activists in…
Ukrainian human right coalition condemns government attacks on NGOs under “Kremlin agent” pretext
Human rights activists accuse the government of attacks on civil society. The Human Rights Agenda platform, an informal…
Winning the revolution will take more than winning the Maidan
When US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson paid his first official visit to Ukraine on 9 July 2017,…
Ukrainian anti-corruption NGO says new criminal investigation against them is state attack
The Ukrainian state continues to attack its anti-corruption activists. The Investigative Department of the Kyiv Fiscal Service initiated…
Jill Stein insults Russia’s struggle for human rights and environmental justice
Two of Russia’s fiercest environmental activists have written an open letter to Green Party candidate for president Dr. Jill…
Euromaidan was a “wake up call” for civil society in the regions of Ukraine
Before the Euromaidan revolution of 2013-2014, people in Ukraine had a very vague idea of what volunteering is. In…