Links
The links below are for informational purposes. The organizations indicated are those active in election-related activities at the moment in Ukraine. The mention of a certain organization should not be construed as endorsement of their activities.
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:
Verkhovna Rada - The Parliament of Ukraine. (
www.rada.gov.ua )
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 - Exercizes
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 - Deals with issues
relating to foreign policy and consular affairs. ( www.mfa.gov.ua
)
National Council on Television and Radio Broadcasting in Ukraine
- The National Council is the constitutional, permanent state body that implements
the national policy of licensing television and radio broadcasting, controls
the efficient use of the national resources of radio frequencies, and ensures adherence to
license conditions by television/radio organizations. ( www.nradatvr.kiev.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 )
Eurasia Foundation – The Foundation's Kyiv Regional Office
is responsible for grant making programs. The office began awarding grants in
early 1994 and to date has offered direct support to several hundred organizations
in the region supporting market reform and democracy building. ( www.eurasia.kiev.ua
)
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, and non-governmental organization development. ( www.iri.org/countries.asp?id=1231443221
)
International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX) – The premier
US nonprofit organization specializing in higher education, independent media,
internet development, and civil society programs. ( www.irex.kiev.ua
)
Internews – Internews Network is a non-profit public organization
that works to support the development of democracy and the fundamentals of civil
society through support of independent, empowered and pluralistic mass media.
( www.internews.ua )
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 – 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
)
Democratic Initiatives Foundation - Specializes in public
opinion analysis at an international level, carries out analysis of social
and political trends, holds seminars and training sessions for journalists and politicians,
takes part in international exchange programs and surveys. ( www.ukma.kiev.ua
)
As part of Ukraine Citizen Action Network (UCAN) program, the Institute for Sustainable Communities has developed an election information website. The goal of the site is to provide non-partisan information about election procedures, party platforms, legal and hot line services, and other information to assist voters in the upcoming parliamentary election. ( www.obyrai2006.in.ua )
Media Organizations:
Academy of Ukrainian Press - The main goal is to offer Ukrainian journalists and other actors involved in mass media an alternative means of education and ability to raise their qualifications. ( www.aup.com.ua
)
Independent Association of Broadcasters - An all-Ukrainian
non-governmental organization that links all regional television and radio companies
in Ukraine. ( www.nam.org.ua )
Telekritika - A web based media outlet that aims to provide
monitoring, analysis, and adequate coverage of issues pertaining to freedom
of speech. Another goal is to support the promotion of democratic and professional
ethic principles in the work of Ukrainian journalists and the media. (
www.telekritika.kiev.ua )
Rozmai Media Center is an independent producer of radio and TV programming and documentaries on socially significant subjects such as human rights, judiciary and penitentiary reform, and election best practices ( www.rozmai.com.ua )
The European Institute for the Media (EIM) - is a think tank for research and strategy concerning developments in European media and communications, based in Dortmund, Germany. The EIM's activities include research and comparative analysis of media developments in European and Mediterranean countries undergoing political and economic transition. Of particular concern is the media's role in fostering diversity, participation and accountability in society. The EIM has been active in Ukraine and in the CIS from 1994 onwards. ( www.eim.org )
Think Tanks:
Ukrainian Center for Economic and Political Studies named after Oleksander
Razumkov - A non-profit public organization that carries out studies
in the areas of domestic policy, social and economic development of Ukraine,
energy policy, international economy, foreign policy, national security and
defense, military reform, international and regional security and peacekeeping.
( www.uceps.com.ua )
International Center for Policy Studies - ICPS is an independent
think tank that promotes public policy concepts and practice, applying them
itself in influential policy research that affects both the public and private
sectors in Ukraine. ( www.icps.kiev.ua
)
Ukrainian Center for Independent Political Research - UCIPR
is a non-partisan nongovernmental think tank, which aims to provide an analysis
of domestic and foreign policy issues, as well as provide informational support
and consulting to democratic institutions in Ukraine. ( www.ucipr.kiev.ua
)
Election Related News Sites:
European Union, USA, Canada, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Norway, and the Netherlands.