LINKS:
International Organizations:
Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) Based out of Warsaw the mandate is to help OSCE participating States ensure full respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, to abide by the rule of law, to promote principles of democracy and ... to build, strengthen and protect democratic institutions, as well as promote tolerance throughout society. ( www.osce.org/odihr/ )
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFOM) - The function of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media is to observe relevant media developments in OSCE participating States with a view of providing early warning on violations of freedom of expression. ( www.osce.org/fom/ )
OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (PA) This is the parliamentary dimension of the OSCE. The primary task of the 317-member Assembly is to facilitate inter-parliamentary dialogue, which is an important aspect of the overall effort to meet the challenges of democracy throughout the OSCE area. ( www.osce.org/pa )
The Council of Europe: Congress of Local and Regional Authorities The voice of Europe's regions and municipalities in the Council of Europe. ( www.coe.int/T/E/Clrae/ )
Ukrainian Government and State Bodies:
The Verkhovna Rada - The Parliament of Ukraine. ( www.rada.gov.ua )
The Central Election Commission - A permanently operating state body, which ensures the preparation and conduct of elections of the Ukrainian President and People's Deputies as well as nationwide referendums. ( www.cvk.gov.ua )
Ukrainian Parliament Ombudsman for Human Rights - Exercises parliamentary control and is a key instrument for the promotion and protection of the constitutional rights and freedoms of the individual in Ukraine. ( www.ombudsman.kiev.ua )
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Deal with issues relating to foreign policy and consular affairs. ( www.mfa.gov.ua )
International Non-Governmental Organizations:
American Bar Association/Center for Eastern European Law Initiatives (ABA/CEELI) A public service project of the American Bar Association that advances the rule of law by supporting the law reform process in Ukraine. ( www.abanet.org/ceeli )
International Rennaissance Foundation (IRF) - IRF is Ukraine's largest charity organization. It sees its main objective in providing financial and organizational assistance to the development of an open and democratic society in Ukraine by supporting essential civic initiatives in this area. ( www.irf.kiev.ua , www.marketplace.org.ua )
International Republican Institute (IRI) Working in Ukraine since 1992 the project focuses on political party development, coalition building, training of trainers, non-governmental organization development. ( www.iri.org/countries.asp?id=1231443221 )
National Democratic Institute (NDI) Since 1992 NDI has carried out programs in Ukraine with democratically oriented political parties, elected officials and civic activists. ( www.ndi.org/worldwide/eurasia/ukraine/ukraine.asp )
Non-Governmental Organizations:
Center for Ukrainian Reform Education (CURE) - Provides informational support to economic, political, and social reforms in Ukraine in order to increase Ukrainian citizen involvement in the process of reforms that promote the development of civil society and a market oriented democracy. ( www.cure.org.ua , www.intellect.org.ua )
Civic Coalition New Choice 2004 This coalition promotes fair competition during elections, conscious choices of citizens and responsible government.( www.monitor.org.ua )
Committee of Voters of Ukraine (CVU) An all-Ukrainian non-governmental civic organization that engages in activities directed towards fair and transparent elections throughout Ukraine. ( www.cvu.org.ua , www.polit.com.ua )
Freedom of Choice Established in 1999, they implement integrated programs with a focus on democratization of Ukrainian society and advocacy of rights and freedoms of citizens. ( www.coalition.org.ua , www.hotline.org.ua , www.vybory.org.ua )
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