Civil Society
Friday, January 24, 2014 - 09:12
Although the maximum funding available for a single grant is $30,000, the average amount of awarded grants is between $7,000 and $15,000.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 11:54
The United States believes that Azerbaijan’s future prosperity and stability is best ensured by enhancing respect for human rights and strengthening progress on democratic reform. And we continue to urge the government of Azerbaijan to ensure fundamental freedoms of expression, assembly, and association.
Friday, January 17, 2014 - 10:28
In opinion surveys conducted over the past four years by the internationally funded Caucasus Research Resource Centers, Azerbaijani respondents routinely have indicated they have more faith in President Aliyev than in the judicial system.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 - 12:21
During the meeting, they discussed the challenges that Yemen faces in the counterterrorism and the importance of the efforts of all governmental bodies, local and international non-governmental organizations in this aspect with the confirmation of Yemen’s commitment to international conventions and human rights.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 - 07:43
A year after Mali’s civil war came to an end, experts here are increasingly concerned that the country risks an eventual return to violence, particularly as Malian authorities continue to marginalise the restive north while neglecting to pursue meaningful political and economic reforms.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 - 07:38
The coordinated operation against the Humanitarian Relief Foundation, or IHH, prompted the leadership of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to sack the senior police official responsible for conducting the raid.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 - 06:12
Three years after the overthrow of President Ben Ali, Tunisians are still waiting for their new constitution. There have been quite a few empty promises since 2011, but there is also some progress.
Monday, January 13, 2014 - 11:13
The riots were caused by torture, inhuman treatment, poor living conditions, and poor food.
Wednesday, January 8, 2014 - 07:59
“We made that decision, considering the situation of Bahrain reported in the media, political instability there, people reportedly killed and injured there because of tear gas, and the complaints from human rights groups.”
Wednesday, January 8, 2014 - 06:53
One of its activities is building protective walls to shield homes from stray bullets, as people living near the front line are sometimes wounded or killed as they go about their daily activities.