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. bit.ly/4pQFsKn

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...

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

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.

📌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

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."

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'

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.

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. democracyendowment.eu/stories/armcdh

Meet the speakers for the #IDDBrussels session "Democracy Matters Values as Strategy, Security as Outcome" Sara Ajlyakin, Syrian sociologist and political theorist, is currently serving as Deputy Executive Director of Al-Jumhuriya Collective, an independent Syrian media platform.

Meet the speakers for the #IDDBrussels session "Democracy Matters Values as Strategy, Security as Outcome" Federica D’Alessandra is a leading expert in law, policy, and geopolitics, focusing on international security, multilateral institutions, NATO, and transatlantic relations.

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 Gender Zed redefines visibility in Ukraine’s embattled south. democracyendowment.eu/stories/gend...

Inspired and honoured by meeting Syrian activists and civil society actors in Damascus. Their voices, ideas and collective energy bring hope for Syria's democratic future. Important field mission by EED team, @pomianowski.bsky.social , @lisbethpilegaard.bsky.social

In Moldova’s crowded feeds of fakes and fabrications, Malenkaya Strana has carved out a name for itself, one of the only Russian-language digital platforms amidst a sea of disinformation. You can read more about their work: democracyendowment.eu/stories/male...

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. Nehna gives voice to the marginalised Antiochian Orthodox community democracyendowment.eu/stories/nehna

This International Democracy Day, only 45% of the world's population live in democratic societies. We support civil society, activists and independent media build plural democracies. Discover how EED can help you deliver the change your community needs: democracyendowment.eu

Democracy is as much a process as a goal. Today, let's celebrate the voices, choices, and participation of people in shaping our societies, and honour the resilience of those fighting for democracy all around the world.

Democracy around the world has weakened, with most countries declining in their performance while #PressFreedom suffered its most far-reaching fall in 50 years, according to @internationalidea.bsky.social's #GlobalStateOfDemocracy Report #OutNow. Read the #GSod2025 report ➡️ www.idea.int/gsod/2025

When Moldova shut down Russian language TV, disinformation moved online. One journalist's answer: create Malenkaya Strana. They now break major stories and reach an audience with millions of views in Russian sharing pro-European content. democracyendowment.eu/stories/male...

Moldova's Malenkaya Strana proves size doesn't matter in the fight against disinformation. 65K subscribers, 4M+ views, breaking major stories - all while countering Kremlin propaganda in Russian. Small country, big impact. democracyendowment.eu/stories/male...

Social media algorithms and politics silence Palestinian voices online. Sada Social helps challenge the system while users switch codes and words in “algorithmic resistance” just to tell the truth. democracyendowment.eu/stories/sada...

Sada Social works to uphold Palestinians' digital rights. They track and document deleted posts, gathering evidence of erasure, turning silencing into visibility through relentless monitoring. democracyendowment.eu/stories/sada...

Female Chimeras shifts the gaze: Palestinian women narrate their own lives, not as victims, but as individuals rebuilding, resisting, and persisting. democracyendowment.eu/stories/fema...

Eco Misto grew from grassroots cleanups to organise over 500 eco-events. When war struck, they rethought their purpose, rallied volunteers, and kept community-driven action alive in their city. democracyendowment.eu/stories/eco-...

Merkezkaç is Diyarbakır’s independent art collective. Their work fosters diversity, hosting feminist, ecological, migration‑themed art. Independent, inclusive, boundary‑pushing. democracyendowment.eu/stories/merk...

In Tangier, Association des Rencontres Méditerranéennes du Cinéma et des Droits de l’Homme turns film into a civic forum. Public screenings spark conversation on migration, gender, justice, and memory; cinema that connects. democracyendowment.eu/stories/armcdh

Boon TV launched in 2022 as a platform blending civic education with culture. Their stories on volunteering, culture, and marginalised communities now reach almost every Armenian household. democracyendowment.eu/stories/boon...

In Lutsk, Seven Storey Mountain turns urbanism into democratic engagement: youth, heritage, green city design; all through civic participation. democracyendowment.eu/stories/seve...

When no outlet would publish her investigation, Lindita Çela built her own. Shteg Investigativ follows facts, fighting corruption. In a landscape of silence and influence, it’s a voice built on truth, not consent. democracyendowment.eu/stories/li

Through rockets and war, the Kharkiv Anti-Corruption Centre has kept monitoring procurement, stopping illegal land sales, and successfully pushing for transparency. Their work ensures democracy survives through accountability, even under fire. democracyendowment.eu/stories/khar...

As Moldova heads into an election, its media is under pressure. This week, we’re spotlighting how our partners are holding the line through disinformation and intimidation. Because this election is a stress test for Moldova’s democratic future. democracyendowment.eu/country-upda...

This summer we are sharing stories about our partners and their work. Syrians for Truth and Justice documents human rights abuses and violations. They interview survivors and publish reports; ensuring that no violation goes undocumented, no victim is forgotten. democracyendowment.eu/stories/syri...

EED says goodbye to our beloved friend and long-time partner, Zoran Sekulić. Through his life and professional work, Zoran embodied all the values that EED stands for. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues at FoNetNews. democracyendowment.eu/news/passing...

Join the 5th Online Training for International Electoral Observers from Oct 13-17, 2025. Apply by Sept 10 to learn all about the phases of electoral observation missions. Apply at: gchumanrights.org/training-and-courses/ieo/

In a town in Turkey, a wandering goat has become the face of something radical: journalism that’s local, ecological, and deeply rooted. This week, we share the story of Seferi Keçi, a living, breathing ecology of journalism, activism, and local solidarity. democracyendowment.eu/stories/sefe...

Welcome news: the European Commission’s #MFF proposal includes strong commitments to strengthening democratic resilience in partner countries—through Global Europe, tackling foreign information manipulation and defending media freedom. #DemocracySupport #EUValues

📌 Democracy support is a non negotiable for long-term security in Europe. EPD welcomes the proposal of the new EU budget. ⤵️

Ukraine’s veterans are leading civic change - driving policy reform, gender advocacy, community rebuilding, and democratic recovery. Because service doesn’t end at the front line. bit.ly/4nIB7I4

Gender Zed is redefining what it means to exist, proudly out and loud, during war. For over 15 years, Gender Zed has supported LGBTQI+ Ukrainians. When war came, they adapted, hosting support circles, running survival logistics and producing media. democracyendowment.eu/stories/gend...

Dubchak from Frontliner was filming at the Irpin bridge when civilians were killed by Russian shelling. His footage helped expose a war crime. That’s what Frontliner does, expose what goes unseen and demand accountability. www.democracyendowment.eu/stories/fron...

Andriy Dubchak and the Frontliner team report war up close so the truth isn’t lost to distraction or disinformation. They document war crimes, reaching international audiences, and building one of the country’s most trusted frontline newsrooms. www.democracyendowment.eu/stories/fron...

With EED support, Realna Gazeta has been able to reimagine its operations, running a video studio in Kyiv and helping launch Occupied.Media, a news outlet amplifying stories from across all Russian-occupied territories in Ukraine. www.democracyendowment.eu/stories/real...

When interest in Luhansk was waning, Andrii Dikhtiarenko and his team at Realna Gazeta kept going. They are now the last independent voice still reporting on life inside Luhansk. www.democracyendowment.eu/stories/real...

📢 Save the Date: #IDD2025 🗓️ 18–19 Sept | Brussels 🌍 Democracy and Inclusion in an Age of Insecurity Join world democracy leaders for panel debates & global insights. Explore the agenda & register: savethedate.idd-brussels.eu @internationalidea.bsky.social @epd.eu @eedemocracy.bsky.social

People living in Luhansk don’t need breaking news but survival tools. Realna Gazeta produces explainers on property rights under occupation, how to stay safe or what it means to refuse a Russian passport. This isn’t journalism for clicks, but for survival. democracyendowment.eu/stories/real...

EED joins other likeminded organisations in urging the EU and NATO to place democracy at the heart of the security agenda. Democracy and security are mutually reinforcing. Investing in democracy is a long-term defence strategy. Read our joint news release: bit.ly/44rpBcB

Nehna's latest project is a digital book, written by young Antiochians, documenting their lived experiences of the 2023 earthquake. Nehna’s work ensures the community's history is told by its own members. nehna.substack.com/p/antakyanin... democracyendowment.eu/stories/nehna

After the 2023 earthquake, Nehna launched a digital Memory Map of Antakya, an interactive platform that lets displaced residents document the places, stories, and cultural sites they lost. www.democracyendowment.eu/stories/nehna hafizaharitasi.com/map

Cultural preservation is often seen as a luxury. Nehna proves it’s a necessity. Since the 2023 earthquake, they have documented Antakya and its region's pluralistic history. When space is lost, language, memory, and stories become even more vital. democracyendowment.eu/stories/nehna

Nehna connects a scattered community. It’s a digital space where stories are preserved, identities affirmed, and heritage made visible. What started as a cultural archive is now a lifeline for Antiochians across the world. www.democracyendowment.eu/stories/nehna