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04. March 2014

Soros on Ukraine

"Sustaining Ukraine's breakthrough: EU expertise and markets are essential. The EBRD should get involved like it did in central Europe, while endemic corruption and weak rule of law must be addressed," George Soros says.

24. January 2014

European Civil Society Organizations Concerned about Situation in Ukraine

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted a joint resolution at its plenary session on January 21, expressing its concern at the Ukrainian parliament’s recent “anti-demonstration” laws and reasserting support to Ukrainian civil society.

14. January 2014

Join the JoiEU Debate on Economic Crisis on January 21

On January 21, 2013 NGO Support Centre, the JoiEU partner in Cyprus, is organizing this month’s national and trans-border debate on the impact of the crisis on civil society.

14. January 2014

Do We Need a European Civil Society House?

The European Commission is running a feasibility study to decide on supporting the establishment of a European Civil Society House. Take this opportunity to have a say and participate in a short survey!

09. January 2014

Apply to CEU School of Public Policy

The Central European University's two-year Master of Public Administration program seeks to attract exceptional students, offering them a professional education that equips them to make innovative contributions towards resolving the paramount public policy challenges of the 21st century.

12. December 2013

Artemy Troitsky, Konstantin Baranov: Current Power in Russia Lacks Political Competitors

Russian opposition does not constitute a real competition to the ruling party, the Russian civil society activists Artemy Troitsky and Konstantin Baranov said yesterday at the Open Estonia…

03. December 2013

Russia and Transnistria in Focus on Human Rights Day

This year marks the 65th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Open Estonia Foundation celebrates the event with discussions dedicated to human rights and civil society in Russia and Transnistria.

21. November 2013

Estonia to Host Myanmar Officials and Tech Entrepreneurs on Visit to Promote Open, Transparent Government

Myanmar government officials and IT experts are set to visit Estonia from 23 to 27 November to learn more about Estonia’s e-government solutions and how this might be a model for transparency in Myanmar.

14. November 2013

OEF and partners take action for a citizen-friendly Europe

Civil society organizations from 13 countries have joined forces to coordinate citizen debate and action for a better-informed participation in the democratic life of the EU.

23. September 2013

The Open Society Forum explored ways to combat hate speech

The 18th Open Society Forum held in Tallinn on September 12 convened media executives, journalists and experts to debate hate speech. The Open Estonia Foundation’s annual conference this year focused on the question of how freedom of expression relates to responsibility and what steps should be taken if xenophobia, hatred and hostility emerge under its cover.

21. July 2013

Taking action against hate crime and hate speech

On 22 July the Council of Europe's No Hate Speech Movement organises a European action day to commemorate and support victims of hate crime.

13. May 2013

Growing accountable – conference on accountability and transparency in grant-giving

As the NGO Fund operator in Estonia, the Open Estonia Foundation is hosting a conference for mutual learning for civil society grant-makers on May 20-21, 2013.

21. March 2013

Combating hate speech online – Campaign launch 22 March

The EEA and Norway Grants have entered into a strategic partnership with the Council of Europe to promote tolerance and fundamental rights. Activities countering hatred are encouraged through the EEA NGO programmes.

27. February 2013

EEA Grants supports Estonian NGOs in promoting democratic values and engaging in advocacy

In March, 2013 altogether 36 civil society development projects will be started in Estonia, selected as a result of first open calls of NGO Fund. Total amount of EUR 860 277 is allocated for promoting democratic values and human rights, strengthening advocacy and watchdog role of NGOs and building capacity of civil society organizations.

26. November 2012

OEF Presents the First Comparative Report on Populism in the Baltics

The Open Estonia Foundation (OEF) and Tallinn University today presented a fresh study on the populist dimension of politics in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

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