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eedemocracy.bsky.social @eedemocracy.bsky.social · Mar 18

EED’s 2024 Annual Report is out today! Read about the work of EED's partners in civil society and independent media across the European Neighbourhood and beyond: democracyendowment.eu/annualreport...

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eedemocracy.bsky.social @eedemocracy.bsky.social · 15h

In Gaza, Rawan Fayad and Ajyal Association for Creativity and Development turn data collection into civic action.

Despite the devastation of war, Ajyal remains one of the few organisations that continue to operate, offering vital support to its community

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eedemocracy.bsky.social @eedemocracy.bsky.social · 6d

Despite ongoing pressures, Ukraine continues to demonstrate remarkable democratic resilience according to discussions at a recent event co-hosted by EED and @WFD_Democracy. WFD’s public opinion research (tinyurl.com/5kscx8wk) confirms this.

Read more: democracyendowment.eu/news/eed-wfd...

eedemocracy.bsky.social @eedemocracy.bsky.social · 11d

Bujar Ejupi has faced professional attacks, retaliation and intimidation for exposing corruption.

Now, as founder of the Whistleblowers Support Initiative, he has become an advocate for others brave enough to tell the truth.

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eedemocracy.bsky.social @eedemocracy.bsky.social · 17d

On 16 October 2025, EED, together with the DEJURE Foundation, co-organised an event on rule of law in Ukraine.

Prominent Ukrainian civil society organisations presented their second independent Shadow Report covering Chapters 23 and 24 of the EU negotiations.

eedemocracy.bsky.social @eedemocracy.bsky.social · 18d

The 'Madiniya' documenatry centres around the stories of three ordinary people, everyday Sudanese who were the backbone of the 2019 uprising that led to the toppling of Omar Al-Bashir’s 30-year rule in Sudan in April 2019.

Read more: democracyendowment.eu/stories/madi...

eedemocracy.bsky.social @eedemocracy.bsky.social · 19d

Congratulations to EED partner, Khalid Albaih, Sudanese independent political cartoonist, for his nomination in the Arts category of the Freedom of Expression Awards.

Read more about Khalid's work: democracyendowment.eu/stories/khal...

The European Endowment for Democracy (EED) | Khalid Albaih

Challenging power and indifference through cartoons Growing up outside his home country of Sudan, Khalid Albaih spent his childhood reading Belgian comics, from Tintin to the…

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eedemocracy.bsky.social @eedemocracy.bsky.social · 20d

Today at #Forum 2000, EED's Executive Chair
@lisbethpilegaard.bsky.social
moderated a panel co-organised by EED on technology and democracy, featuring Artsiom Katnsavy of Dev.by, Pavel Liber of Society22, and Daria Minksy of the Thomason Reuters Foundation.

eedemocracy.bsky.social @eedemocracy.bsky.social · 20d

The 2026 parliamentary elections will be an important test of the Armenia's democracy.

In this moment of flux, independent media and civil society are playing a crucial role in safeguarding democratic values.

Read the latest EED Country Brief on Armenia: tinyurl.com/mr2mxsdv

The European Endowment for Democracy (EED) | Armenia: Civil society and independent safeguard democratic values in advent of 2026 elections

The trauma of the 2020 war, the displacement of the Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians in 2023, and the ongoing uncertainty in its relations with neighbours and strategic partners are all…

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eedemocracy.bsky.social @eedemocracy.bsky.social · 20d

At #Forum2000 @pomianowski.bsky.social stated that democracy support today is both a moral necessity and a strategic necessity for Europe's long-term stability as we face interconnected crises of trust, values and capacity.

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eedemocracy.bsky.social @eedemocracy.bsky.social · 25d

Since its founding in 2023, Maqoor, which means ‘clean’ in Armenian, has had significant impact at home and abroad, spearheading initiatives in Armenia which have mobilised hundreds of young people on environmental issues.

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eedemocracy.bsky.social @eedemocracy.bsky.social · 27d

EED ExDir @pomianowski.bsky.social was honoured to meet HR Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman in Zagreb, where we signed a contribution agreement for Croatia’s support to EED. This partnership reflects Croatia's commitment to supporting and strengthening democracy in Ukraine and beyond.

eedemocracy.bsky.social @eedemocracy.bsky.social · Oct 2

Located just 30 kilometres of Ukraine’s border with Russia, Kharkiv’s Nafta Theatre is still rehearsing and staging performances. Known for physical theatre and socially engaged work, it has adapted operations to a city under constant threat.

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eedemocracy.bsky.social @eedemocracy.bsky.social · Oct 1

Fatoş Kaytan founded Romani Godi (Roma Memory Studies Association) to challenge stereotypes.

She wanted to stand up for the the largest Roma community of the world and the most impoverished and stigmatised group in Turkey, who are not officially recognised as a minority.

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eedemocracy.bsky.social @eedemocracy.bsky.social · Sep 30

Congratulations to Maksym Butkevych, co-founder of EED partner Hromadske Radio, for receiving the Václav Havel Human Rights Prize!

The two runners-up are journalists Mzia Amaghlobeli and Ulvi Hasanli.

Read more about the prize ceremony and nominees: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

2025 Václav Havel Prize awarded to Ukrainian journalist and human rights defender Maksym Butkevych

Parliamentary Assembly Strasbourg 29 September 2025

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eedemocracy.bsky.social @eedemocracy.bsky.social · Sep 26

On 25 Sept, EED and WFD co-hosted “What do Ukrainians think about democracy & recovery?” in Brussels. The event brought together policymakers, experts and civil society representatives, and focused on the firsthand experiences and challenges of Ukrainian activists.

Read more: bit.ly/4mxLDA7

eedemocracy.bsky.social @eedemocracy.bsky.social · Sep 19

Liudmyla Yankina: Our greatest strength is that we transform survival into innovation. We create new initiatives. To support Ukrainian civil society is to strengthen global democracy.

eedemocracy.bsky.social @eedemocracy.bsky.social · Sep 19

Revisionist powers are seeking to rewrite international rules, testing international law, seeking to dominate debates, says
Federica d'Alessandra.

An illiberal international order, facilitated by authoritarian regimes, is not auspicious for democracy.

eedemocracy.bsky.social @eedemocracy.bsky.social · Sep 19

Sara Ajlyakin: Investment in civil society is expensive, but worth it. In this transitional period, it is vital for us not to slide back in the chaos. If transition is possible in a country like Syria, where the situation looked bleak for 12 years, it is possible everywhere.

eedemocracy.bsky.social @eedemocracy.bsky.social · Sep 19

If we look into the propaganda machinery of authoritarian regimes, they say democracy is messy, slow and inefficient. They are right. But there is nothing better than democracy to protect people, says @pomianowski.bsky.social

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eedemocracy.bsky.social @eedemocracy.bsky.social · Sep 19

During #IDDBrussels, EED organised a panel discussion on the intersection between security, democracy, and values.

Our speakers shared their experiences and perspectives on the topic.

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European Partnership for Democracy @epd.eu · Sep 19

📌Democracy matters: values need to be our strategy.

"When we have a democratic system, democracy does not aim at conflict and war - it aims at solving conflicts in other ways - it is as simple as this"

🖊️ Jerzy Pomianowski, @eedemocracy.bsky.social

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eedemocracy.bsky.social @eedemocracy.bsky.social · Sep 19

We are ready to start the second day of #IDDBrussels!

A full agenda today, beginning with discussions on civic movements and innovation in democracy support.

Stay tuned for the EED session this afternoon, Democracy Matters Values as Strategy, Security as Outcome."

eedemocracy.bsky.social @eedemocracy.bsky.social · Sep 18

Day 1 of #IDDBrussels included engaging panels on democracy and inclusion, featuring speakers from around the world.

Day 2 will include sessions on civic movements, innovation, finance. Don't miss the panel: 'Democracy Matters: Values as Strategy, Security as Outcome'

eedemocracy.bsky.social @eedemocracy.bsky.social · Sep 18

Meet the speakers for the #IDDBrussels session "Democracy Matters Values as Strategy, Security as Outcome."

Liudmyla Yankina is a human rights advocate recognised for defending Ukrainian civil society and supporting at-risk activists in the country, including occupied regions.

eedemocracy.bsky.social @eedemocracy.bsky.social · Sep 18

Democracy takes center stage as #IDDBrussels approaches!

We would like to take this opportunity to shine a spotlight on some of our partners' powerful stories over the past few months.

ARMCDH uses cinema to bridge divides and build civic dialogue.

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The European Endowment for Democracy (EED) | Association des Rencontres Méditerranéennes du Cinéma et des Droits de l’Homme

The Long Take In a place where films need state approval and public space is contested, Fadoua Maroub keeps rolling. One screening, one square, one win at a time. “Cinema is a…

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