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Contents
+ Democracy Alerts/Appeals
+ World Movement Network Update
+ Announcements & Events
+ Defending Civil Society
+ Civic Education
+ Civil Society Strengthening
+ Conflict Resolution & Transitional Justice
+ Economic Reform & the Business Sector
+ Elections
+ Good Governance, Transparency, & Anti-Corruption
+ Human Rights, Equality, & Access to Justice
+ Media, Freedom of Expression, & Communication Technology
+ Research
+ Rule of Law & Judicial Independence
+ Young People's Political & Civic Participation
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Democracy Alerts/Appeals
1. Amnesty International Calls for Action on Syrian Prisoner of Conscience
2. African Democrats Call for Protection of Journalists in Somalia
3. Judge in Singapore Convicts Democratic Party Leader Secretary General
Chee Soon Juan
1. Amnesty International Calls for Action on Syrian Prisoner of Conscience
Amnesty International has called for action on behalf of Muhannad
al-Hassani, a Syrian human rights defender and lawyer. He has been detained
since July 28 and is facing charges that could have him imprisoned for up to
15 years. Al-Hassani is a prisoner of conscience detained for his human
rights work in Syria, including his work to promote the protection of
political prisoners' rights. Specifically, Amnesty is calling for the Syrian
government to drop all charges against Al-Hassani, ensure that he is not
tortured while imprisoned, and refrain from further restrictions on the
freedoms of human rights defenders in Syria.
Go to:
www.amnesty.org/en/news-and-
updates/news/syrian-human-
rights-lawyer-faces-pr
osecution-for-defending-human-
rights-20090803PDF
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2. African Democrats Call for Protection of Journalists in Somalia
The African Democracy Forum (ADF), a network of over 450 democracy and human
rights organizations throughout Africa, is deeply concerned by the
persistent and escalating attacks against journalists and news media
organizations in Somalia. The ADF has been informed by its member, the
National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), thus so far this year, six
Somali journalists have been killed; 40 have gone into exile; 30 have
received death threats; and 15 have been illegally detained by authorities.
In addition, numerous media houses have been closed, program contents
censored, and music and songs prohibited. The ADF calls on the governments
of Somalia, Puntland, and Somaliland to take steps to ensure the safety of
journalists and respect freedom of expression. The ADF also urges the
Somali government to comply with the recommendations on the UN Independent
Expert on the human rights situation in Somalia, whose mandate was renewed
by the Human Rights Council on October 2, 2009.
Go to: www.africandemocracyforum.org
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3. Judge in Singapore Convicts Democratic Party Leader Secretary General
Chee Soon Juan
On September 4, a district judge in Singapore convicted the Secretary
General of the Singapore Democratic Party and World Movement participant,
Dr. Chee Soon Juan, on two counts of speaking in public without a permit.
Dr. Chee is to be fined $10,000 or face 10 weeks imprisonment pending an
appeal. He has argued that since the Constitution protects freedom of
assembly, the government's blanket ban on all outdoor political events is
legally invalid and unconstitutional. Including this recent verdict, he has
now been convicted of four counts of speaking without a permit and is
awaiting a decision on four more.
For more information on this trial, go to:
http://yoursdp.org/index.php/
news/singapore/2759-judge-
fines-chee-soon-juan-
10000-for-speaking-in-public
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For previous alerts on Dr. Chee, go to:
www.wmd.org/democracyalerts/
may0808.html
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World Movement Network Update
4. Update on the World Youth Movement for Democracy
4. Update on the World Youth Movement for Democracy
The World Youth Movement for Democracy (WYMD) has undertaken many new,
exciting activities in the past few months. As announced by WYMD, World
Youth Day for Democracy, scheduled for October 18, is quickly approaching!
Many youth around the world have already planned activities in celebration
of democracy, and the Youth Network would like to encourage others to join
in recognizing this day by hosting their own events. Additionally, the
WYMD's essay contest entitled "Youth Speak Out: Engaging in Democracy and
Grasping Opportunity," recently completed the competition with nearly 500
entries from all over the world. The 15 regional winners will be announced
on World Youth Day for Democracy, and two of them will be announced as the
global winners at the closing ceremony of the World Movement for Democracy's
Sixth Assembly in Jakarta, Indonesia, next April. All of the regional
winners will be awarded cost-covered participation in the Assembly.
Finally, WYMD members united in an initiative to express solidarity with
democratic youth in Egypt by making short video messages showing their
support.
To view World Youth Day for Democracy Announcement fliers including event
ideas, go to: www.wymdonline.org/docs/img-
918130811-0001.pdf
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To view messages of solidarity with Egyptian youth, go to:
* Message from Moldova:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=
023hyqo942I&feature=player_
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* Cross-Cultural Message:
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Announcements & Events
5. World Forum for Democratization in Asia (WFDA) Holds Third Biennial in
Seoul
6. World Movement Steering Committee Member Michael Danby Issues Statement
on Rebiya Kadeer
7. Women and Men of Zimbabwe Arise Conference Held in August
8. Southern Africa Human Rights Defender Trust Launched
9. Harvard's Kennedy School of Government Announces Fellowship Program
10. The Centre for Bhutan Studies Organizes International Conference on
Democracy
5. World Forum for Democratization in Asia (WFDA) Holds Third Biennial in
Seoul
The World Forum for Democratization in Asia (WFDA) held its Third Biennial
Assembly on September 16-18 in Seoul, South Korea. Attended by 150
international delegates, as well as many Korean civil society activists and
scholars, the conference addressed its theme "Sustaining Democracy in Asia:
Challenges of Social and Economic Justice." The conference opened with
special tributes to late presidents Corazon Aquino and Kim Dae-Jung of the
Philippines and South Korea respectively, and the keynote speech was
delivered by former Korean Ambassador-at-Large for Human Rights, Dr.
Kyungseo Park. Special panels were organized by FORUM-ASIA, Global
Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict, Transparency
International, the World Movement for Democracy, and a consortium of leading
Korean academic institutes. The day after the conference, a separate "Youth
Caucus" was held, where more than 30 young activists from the region
discussed ways to establish a regional youth network on democracy. In
addition, the Biennial adopted the "Seoul Declaration on Democracy and
Social and Economic Justice," and evaluated and discussed the WFDA Framework
for Action, and an online consultation is now open to finalize a new
Framework document to guide the work of the network for the next two years.
WFDA also adopted a statement criticizing the South Korean government's
refusal to allow Dolkun Isa, a participant from East Turkestan to enter the
country and attend the WFDA biennial assembly. Isa, a German citizen, fled
persecution in China in 1997, and has been on a Chinese government wanted
terrorist list since 2003. According to the Uyghur American Association
(UAA), recently, China has used its influence to seek the return of Uyghurs
from neighboring countries to China, where they face serious human rights
violations, including torture, unfair trials, and execution.
To read the Seoul Declaration, go to: http://biennial.wfda.net/?FID=
14
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To view the working draft of the Framework for Action, go to:
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http://biennial.wfda.net/?FID=
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6. World Movement Steering Committee Member Michael Danby Issues Statement
on Rebiya Kadeer
World Movement Steering Committee Member and Australian Member of
Parliament, Michael Danby, issued a statement of solidarity with Uyghur
leader Rebiya Kadeer, whose documentary film Ten Conditions of Love was
recently shown at the Melbourne International Film Festival that took place
on July 24 - August 9, 2009. The film documents Ms. Kadeer's life, which
fell under intense scrutiny from the Chinese government. The Chinese
Government had attempted to stop the Australian Government from issuing Ms.
Kadeer a visa to attend the film festival and also urged the Melbourne
International Film Festival to cancel the showing of her documentary. Other
Chinese films were withdrawn from the festival after Chinese hackers wreaked
havoc on the festival's Web site .
Go to: www.wmd.org/documents/
1009dn06.pdf
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7. Women and Men of Zimbabwe Arise Conference Held in August
On August 27-29, Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA) / Men of Zimbabwe Arise
(MOZA) held its 5th Assembly at a secret location in Southern Zimbabwe. The
conference was convened to elect the group's management body and to honor
the "Sheros," those citizens who show courage and accomplish the
extraordinary despite government disapproval. The goals of the assembly
were to review and evaluate the group's activities; discuss and plan
activities for the coming year; elect national and local leaders; launch "A
Guide to Understanding the Constitution;" and conduct initial consultations
regarding the constitution-making process.
Go to: http://wozazimbabwe.org
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8. Southern Africa Human Rights Defender Trust Launched
The launch of the Southern Africa Human Rights Defenders Trust (SAHRDT) in
Johannesburg on September 11, 2009, marks another important step towards the
establishment of a strong and effective protection framework for defenders
throughout the African continent. The Trust will provide assistance to
human rights defenders who are under threat and willprovide support both to
defenders themselves and their families. In the process, the Trust hopes to
help contribute to development and human rights in the region.
Go to: PDFFor more information, contact Leopoldo de Amaral:
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9. Harvard's Kennedy School of Government Announces Fellowship Program
The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University has announced
the Kokkalis Fellowship Program, an integrated network of educational,
research and outreach activities that aim to enhance the quality of
democracy, governance, and institutional vitality in Southeast Europe and
neighboring regions. The fellowships will provide promising leaders and
current public executives from the region with scholarships to pursue
master's degree studies at the Kennedy School of Government. The
application deadline is January 8, 2010.
Go to: www.hks.harvard.edu/kokkalis/
educational_opportunities.html
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10. The Centre for Bhutan Studies Organizes International Conference on
Democracy
The Centre of Bhutan Studies (CBS) will hold an international conference on
democracy, entitled "Deepening and Sustaining Democracy in Asia," on October
12-14 in Paro , Bhutan. The Conference aims to strengthen the foundation of
democracy in Bhutan and in Southeast Asia. The Centre for Bhutan Studies
(CBS) is taking the lead in organizing the conference in partnership with
UNDP Bhutan. Fifteen internationally acclaimed experts on democracy from
around the world, cabinet level country delegates, UN representatives,
regional think tanks, and CSOs will participate.
Go to:
www.bhutantimes.bt/index.php?
option=com_content&task=view&
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Defending Civil Society
11. ICNL Publishes Legal Primer on Supporting Civil Society and Publication
on NGO Restrictions
11. ICNL Publishes Legal Primer on Supporting Civil Society and Publication
on NGO Restrictions
The International Center for Not-For-Profit Law (ICNL) and the United
Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recently announced the publication of a
new primer entitled "The Role of Legal Reform in Supporting Civil Society."
It was commissioned by UNDP and written by David Moore with support from
Douglas Rutzen, both of ICNL. The primer is intended to be a helpful
resource for governments, civil society, and multilateral institutions
seeking to promote an enabling environment for civil society. The paper is
based on the precept that the legal framework for civil society is a primary
manifestation of a country's governance theory and plays a key role in the
ability of nations to advance human development.
ICNL also recently announced the third issue of its publication, Global
Trends in NGO Law. This issue is entitled "Barred from the Debate:
Restrictions on NGO Public Policy Activities," and addresses recently
proposed or enacted legislation that infringes on freedom of expression,
including, but not limited to, laws that directly restrict NGO activity,
provisions of NGO laws that threaten freedom of expression, and laws of
general applicability that may be used to adversely affect civil society's
ability to participate in public debate. ICNL is a partner on the World
Movement's Defending Civil Society project.
To read "The Role of Legal Reform in Supporting Civil Society," go to:
www.icnl.org/knowledge/pubs/
UNDP_ICNL_Primer.pdf
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To read Global Trends in NGO Law, go to:
www.icnl.org/globaltrends/
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to: www.wmd.org/defcivilsociety/
defcivilsociety.html
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Civic Education
12. Arab Network for Human Rights & Citizenship Education Newsletter
Published
13. iLEDA holds Training in Mozambique
12. Arab Network for Human Rights & Citizenship Education Newsletter
Published
The current issue of the newsletter of the Arab Network for Human Rights &
Citizenship Education (ANHRE), based in Amman, Jordon, focuses on the Global
Education Campaign (GEC), a network of international NGOs, teachers' unions,
and individuals committed to reducing illiteracy around the world. The
Global Education Campaign started in 1999 and calls upon all governments to
invest and commit to eradicating illiteracy. The newsletter includes GEC
reports from Jordan, Palestine, Egypt, and Iraq.
Go to: www.wmd.org/documents/
1009dn12.pdf
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13. iLEDA holds Training in Mozambique
The initiative for Leadership and Democracy in Africa (iLEDA), a democracy
training program for leaders across Africa, began the iLEDA School Citizen
Leadership Program in Mozambique on September 8. The "training-of-trainers"
course was designed to create a strong group of leaders in the country that
can later facilitate other iLEDA Citizen Training programs focused on
training community leaders on how to engage with local politicians and
councilors to address issues that are relevant to their community.
Go to: www.idasa.org.za/index.asp?
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Civil Society Strengthening
14. International Budget Partnership Calls for Civil Society Budget Stories
15. Course Held on the Universal Periodic Review of African Countries
16. CIVICUS Launches Online Civil Society Indicator Database
14. International Budget Partnership Calls for Civil Society Budget Stories
The International Budget Partnership (IBP) is collecting stories about
successful civil society budget advocacy efforts in preparation for a
forthcoming guide on budget advocacy strategies. IBP is collecting stories
on civil society organizations that were able to use advocacy to bring about
concrete changes in the government budget process, the content of the
budget, or budget implementation. These changes could be any size, at the
local or national level, and can be focused on any sector - health,
education, social welfare, infrastructure, etcetera.
For more information, please contact:
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15. Course Held on the Universal Periodic Review of African Countries
On September 7 - 8, the African Women Millennium Initiative on Poverty &
Human Rights (AWOMI) and Conectas hosted, a"Training for Civil Society
Organizations on the Human Rights Council and the Universal Periodic Review
Mechanisms." The course took place in Lusaka, Zambia, and was supported by
the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA). Participants
included representatives of NGOs and universities in Zambia, Lesotho,
Malawi, Namibia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Swaziland, among others. The
training session explored various ways for civil society organizations to
work with the UN Human Rights Council and, in particular, with the Universal
Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism to advance a human rights agenda.
Go to: www.conectas.org/noticia.php?
idioma=en¬_id=357
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16. CIVICUS Launches Online Civil Society Indicator Database
CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation, based in Johannesburg,
South Africa, launched its Civil Society Index (CSI) Indicator Database for
the 2003-2006 phase on September 29. This implementation phase covered over
50 countries and 7,000 stakeholders worldwide. The CSI Indicator Database
was developed to be easily accessible online; searchable by country,
dimension, and individual indicator; and is available free of charge. To
access the database, one simply sets up a username and password online.
Go to: http://civicus.org/csi-phase1/
index.php
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Conflict Resolution & Transitional Justice
17. United States Institute of Peace Launches Peacebuilding and Conflict
Management Course
18. Peace Academy Trainings in Romania Begin in November
17. United States Institute of Peace Launches Peacebuilding and Conflict
Management Course
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is offering an advanced course
for professionals, entitled "Governance and Democratic Practices in
War-to-Peace Transitions." The course will be held from November 2-6, 2009
at the USIP offices in Washington, DC. Course content focuses on developing
and applying practical strategies for successful post-conflict transitions,
and peacebuilding and conflict management skills. Qualified applicants with
a minimum of five years related experience are encouraged to apply.
To request an application, email:
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For detailed course information, go to:
www.usip.org/education-
training/courses-simulations
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18. Peace Academy Trainings in Romania Begin in November
The International Peace and Development Training Center (IPDTC) based in
Romania, is launching its 2009 Autumn Peace Academy with a range of programs
addressing core skills, knowledge, and experience of practitioners working
in the field of peacebuilding, conflict transformation, development work,
humanitarian aid, gender, governance, and other related areas. The two
sessions will take place in Romania. The first session, on November 9-13,
will focus on "Peace-building, Conflict Transformation and Post-War
Stabilization, Recovery, and Reconciliation," and the second session, on
November 16-20, will focus on "Improving Sustainable Impact and
Effectiveness in Peace-building, Development, and Post-War Recovery,
Programs, and Operations."
Go to: www.patrir.ro/training
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Economic Reform & the Business Sector
19. CIPE Case Study on Women's Business Associations
19. CIPE Case Study on Women's Business Associations
The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) has published a case
study on women's business associations in sub-Saharan Africa. The study
highlights regional barriers to the further development of women's business
associations and also features a detailed study of one successful
organization in the region: The Ghana Association of Women Entrepreneurs
(GAWE). Founded in 1991, GAWE has chapters in all 10 regions of Ghana, and
provides broad access to its services. Eighty percent of women who have
completed GAWE's business training modules have successfully applied for
business loans above the micro-level.
Go to: www.cipe.org/publications/
papers/pdf/Africa%20Chapter.
pdf
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Elections
20. European Partnership for Democracy Releases Reports on Elections in
Armenia and Moldova
20. European Partnership for Democracy Releases Reports on Elections in
Armenia and Moldova
On September 28, the Brussels-based democracy assistance organization,
European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), released its report on current
developments in Armenia, entitled "Armenia on the Threshold of Change - The
Lingering Impact of an Unresolved Political Crisis." Richard Giragosian and
Marine Manucharyan report on the state of political affairs in the country
after the May 2009 local elections for Yerevan city. The report shows that
Armenian society remains polarised after last year's contested parliamentary
elections, which were followed by demonstrations violently suppressed by the
Armenian Government leaving at least 10 people dead.
On September 17, EPD also released a report, entitled "Moldova's Early
Elections: A Transition in Need of Support." Kristina Prunerova reports on
the state of political affairs in the country after the two parliamentary
elections held in 2009. These elections were followed by demonstrations and
a violent crackdown by the authorities, which resulted in a political
stalemate and new elections in July. The study analyzes the situation
between the regular and early elections in spring this year, outlines the
main challenges in the post-election period, and proposes ways in which the
international community can assist Moldova at this fragile stage in its
democratic evolution.
To read the report on Armenia, go to:
www.eupd.eu/uploads/
9d254bb6427ce27f0d063842f9b60d
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Good Governance, Transparency, & Anti-Corruption
21. CIPE Blog Features Perceptions of Afghan Democracy
21. CIPE Blog Features Perceptions of Afghan Democracy
In an article published in the Center for International Private Enterprise
(CIPE) Democracy Blog on September 24, 2009, global program officer Anna
Nadgrodkiewicz outlined the findings of a recent study exploring Afghani
perceptions of democratization in Afghanistan. Shortly after the recent
Afghan elections, the Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU), an
independent research organization based in Kabul, published a discussion
paper exploring perceptions of democratization in Afghanistan. According to
the CIPE blog, the findings indicate widespread disillusionment with what is
perceived as "western" democracy that is at odds with Afghanistan's
traditional religious and cultural norms. This sentiment is enhanced by a
general feeling of separation of the people from the government and a sense
that the current government is hindered by inefficacy and fraud.
Go to: www.cipe.org/blog/?p=3433
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Human Rights, Equality, & Access to Justice
22. Human Rights and Peace Activist Justina Mukoko Wins Court Victory in
Zimbabwe
23. Freedom House Releases UN Human Rights Council Report Card: 2007-2009
24. New Tactics Holds Online Discussion on "Geo-Mapping" for Human Rights
25. Call for Applications for HREA Distance Learning Courses
22. Human Rights and Peace Activist Justina Mukoko Wins Court Victory in
Zimbabwe
According to the Media Institute for Southern Africa, the director of the
Zimbabwe Peace Project, Justina Mukoko, scored a huge victory on September
28 when Zimbabwean Supreme Court Justice Chidyausiku granted her a permanent
stay [cha1] of criminal proceedings. Jestina's lawyers had argued that her
constitutional rights to liberty, full protection of the law, and the right
to freedom from torture had been infringed. Mukoko was abducted from her
home on December 3, 2008. Her whereabouts were unknown until her appearance
in court on December 24, 2008 when she was charged with sabotage, banditry,
and terrorism. The verdict essentially quashes the case against Mukoko. The
stay was extended to Emmanuel Chinanzvavana and eight others with whom she
was initially charged.
For the Media Institute for Southern Africa's press release, go to:
www.misa.org/cgi-bin/viewnews.
cgi?category=2&id=1254142139
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For information from Democracy Digest, go to:
www.demdigest.net/blog/
regions/africa/zimbabwe-
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http://edition.cnn.com/2009/
WORLD/africa/09/28/zimbabwe.
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23. Freedom House Releases UN Human Rights Council Report Card: 2007-2009
Freedom House recently released its UN Human Rights Council Report Card:
2007-2009, which assesses the progress of the United Nations Human Rights
Council (UNHRC) over a two-year period that began with the conclusion of the
institution-building process in June 2007 and extends through the end of the
Council's 11th Session in June 2009. The report assesses the performance of
the Council on a number of key issues, including its ability to take timely
action on some of the most egregious human rights abuses occurring in
specific countries or regions of the world, and its ability to address
emerging global threats to fundamental human rights such as freedom of
expression and freedom of association. The council received a failing grade
on 4 of the 11 criteria reviewed in the report. The report's main finding
is that repressive countries are successfully outpacing democracies and
undermining the work of the UNHRC despite being greatly outnumbered by
democracies in the membership of the body. The report identifies a trend in
which authoritarian countries, such as China, Cuba, and Egypt, invest
significant resources toward hampering the Council and are often aided by
democracies that bow to their political pressure. The report also focuses
on the ability of nongovernmental stakeholders to engage with and positively
affect the functioning of the Council.
Go to: www.freedomhouse.org/uploads/
UNHRC_Report_Card.pdf
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24. New Tactics Holds Online Discussion on "Geo-Mapping" for Human Rights
New Tactics is featuring "Geo-Mapping for Human Rights" as the topic of its
October online discussion, which will take place on October 28 - November 3,
2009. The discussion will feature practitioners using geo-mapping tools for
crisis-mapping, visualizing data for advocacy, monitoring, and uncovering
evidence of human rights abuses. This online discussion will be a space for
practitioners who use and develop geo-mapping technology tools to share
their experiences.
Go to: www.newtactics.org/en/blog/
new-tactics/geo-mapping-human-
rights
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25. Call for Applications for HREA Distance Learning Courses
Human Rights Education Associates (HREA) has posted upcoming courses for the
first trimester (February-April 2010) of its Distance Learning Program. The
HREA Distance Learning Program offers specialized courses for human rights
advocates, development workers, educators, and NGOs. Twelve courses will be
offered, including "Gender Mainstreaming," "Human Rights Litigation," and
"Human Rights of Migrants, Migrant Workers, and Their Families."
Applications for all courses must be submitted no later than December 1,
2009.
Go to: www.hrea.org/index.php?base_
id=274
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Media, Freedom of Expression, & Communication Technology
26. Center for International Media Assistance Releases New Report
27. EHAHRDP Calls on Ugandan Authorities to Cease Restrictions on Media
28. International Federation of Journalists Expresses Concern about
Degradation of Freedom of Expression in Somaliland
26. Center for International Media Assistance Releases New Report
In Print and Broadcast Media Freedom: Disparities and Openings, published by
the Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA), Karin Deutsch
Karlekar, senior researcher at Freedom House and managing editor of its
Freedom of the Press index, assesses regional trends regarding differing
levels of print and broadcast media freedom. Broadcast media have long been
subject to greater government control than print media, from outright
restrictions on private ownership to licensing and other regulations that
maintain state control or influence content. Print and Broadcast Media
Freedom: Disparities and Openings examines the implications of this trend
for organizations that are involved in tracking media freedom and in
promoting media development and independence. It recommends the promotion of
a more open and diverse broadcast sector through the reform of licensing and
regulatory frameworks accompanied by broader legal reforms, self-regulatory
mechanisms, and training to improve professionalism.
CIMA also recently announced the launch of its new Facebook page to keep
followers up to date on the organization's activities.
For CIMA reports, go to: http://cima.ned.org/reports/
research-reports
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www.facebook.com/pages/Center-
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27. EHAHRDP Calls on Ugandan Authorities to Cease Restrictions on Media
On September 15, the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project
(EHAHRDP) expressed concern over continued restrictions on freedom of
expression and the media following the violence in Kampala when the Ugandan
government shut down four radio stations and suspended live public debate.
The host of Radio One's Spectrum program, Kalundi Robert Serumaga, was
arrested, severely beaten during his interrogation, and charged with six
counts of sedition. Among other things, EHAHRDP is demanding that the
Ugandan government give Mr. Serumaga a free and fair trial, lift the
restrictions on the media, and revoke the closures of the radio stations.
The Human Rights House Network (HRHN) protects, strengthens, and supports
human rights organizations and has supported the EHAHRDP in its recent
demands.
Go to: http://humanrightshouse.org/
noop/page.php?p=Articles/
11762.html&d=1
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28. International Federation of Journalists Expresses Concern about
Degradation of Freedom of Expression in Somaliland
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has expressed its concern
over the continuing degradation of freedom of expression in Somaliland
following the publication of a September report by the National Union of
Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), an IFJ affiliate, on cases of media freedom
violations in the country. IFJ calls for Somaliland authorities to put an
end to press freedom violations and to create a more democratic environment
for safe working conditions for the media.
Go to:
http://africa.ifj.org/en/
articles/ifj-concerned-by-
degradation-of-freedom-of
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Research
29. Centre for Democratic Institutions in Australia Issues Newsletter
29. Centre for Democratic Institutions in Australia Issues Newsletter
The Centre for Democratic Institutions (CDI), an organization based in
Canberra, Australia, that combines technical assistance and
capacity-building programs, networking, and knowledge exchange has released
its August-September 2009 newsletter. This issue highlights CDI's new
training course for presiding officers in the Pacific Islands and an
overview of the 2009 Indonesian elections.
Go to: www.cdi.anu.edu.au/cdinews/D_
P/2009-10/2009_09_CDI.News_
OCT_NOV.pdf
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Rule of Law & Judicial Independence
30. Pacific Feminist Legal Theory and Practice Training Program Accepting
Applications
30. Pacific Feminist Legal Theory and Practice Training Program Accepting
Applications
The Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD), in
collaboration with the Fiji Women's Rights Movement (FWRM), is conducting a
training in Nadi, Fiji on November 9 - 13, 2009, to address the social,
cultural, and political contexts that shape the legal system and to educate
women's rights activists on how the law can be explored and utilized to
transform women's situations. APWLD and FWRM are inviting 15-20 women and
men from Pacific island states to learn how to use the law for social
justice issues.
To obtain an application form, email:
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Young People's Political & Civic Participation
31. CIPE Knowledge Management Launches Online Forum
31. CIPE Knowledge Management Launches Online Forum
CIPE Knowledge Management launched a new online forum to encourage knowledge
sharing among youth leaders on entrepreneurship: the Community of Young
Entrepreneurs.This is the first such forum for youth to concentrate on
promoting entrepreneurship. The Community of Young Entrepreneurs exchanges
ideas and best practices for stimulating private enterprise, equipping youth
to be entrepreneurs, and improving the business environment.
Go to: www.reformsnetwork.org/youth
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World Movement Participants Mentioned in this IssueWorld Movement
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World Forum for Democratization in Asia (WFDA) - www.wfda.net
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Uyghur American Association (UAA) - http://uyghuramerican.org
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home.asp
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