DemocracyNews
Monthly Electronic Newsletter of the World Movement for Democracy

CONTENTS

DEMOCRACY ALERTS/APPEALS

1. Global Day of Action to Stop Attacks on Civilians in Burma, May 16, 2006
2. Hundreds of Vietnamese Join Groundbreaking Campaign Calling for Basic Rights
3. Democracy Activists and Journalists Beaten and Detained in Egypt
4. Iranian Scholar Detained

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
5. Arab Democracy Network Recently Launched
6. Invitation to Join Electronic Forum on "Democracy, Human Rights, and Counteraction to Extremism"
7. Taiwan Foundation for Democracy's New Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award
8. Transitional Justice Fellowship Program in Cape Town, South Africa
9. Call for Applications: Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowships
10. CIVICUS Congratulates Nepal on Reinstatement of Parliament and Calls for Stronger Civil Society
11. PFHRD Calls for Resumption of Bilateral Talks between Bhutan and Nepal following Reinstatement of Parliament
12. Cuban Pro-Democracy Figure Invited by Columbia University to Receive Honorary Degree

CIVIL SOCIETY STRENGTHENING
13. Sixths CIVICUS World Assembly: Acting Together For a Just World, June 21-25, 2006, Glasgow, Scotland
14. Azerbaijani Government Registers the Center for Pluralism "Inam" after 11 Years
15. The Council for a Community of Democracies Holds Meeting in Istanbul

ELECTIONS
16. The New ACE Electoral Knowledge Network Web Site Offers Resources on Election Administration
17. 2006 Mexican Elections Web site Adds New Features
18. Addressing the Challenges in the 2007 Elections in Nigeria

HUMAN RIGHTS
19. Chinese Human Rights Network Assesses China's Qualifications for Membership in U.N. Human Rights Council
20. New Web site to Assess Asian Governments' Candidacies to U.N. Human Rights Council
21. Zimbabwe Human Rights Forum Issues Political Violence Report

INTERNET, MEDIA, AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
22. New Podcast Technology Used to Educate Public about Democracy in Philippines
23. SEEMO Concerned about Recent Death Threats against Croatian Journalists
24. Internews Celebrates Freedom of Expression Around the World
25. Using the Internet for Research

POLITICAL AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION OF YOUTH
26. Young People Celebrate Global Youth Service Day, April 21-23, 2006

WOMEN'S ISSUES
27. Article from CIPE: "Women Entrepreneurs in Post-Conflict Economies: A Look at Rwanda and Afghanistan"

28. WORLD MOVEMENT PARTICIPATING NETWORKS, ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS MENTIONED IN THIS ISSUE

DEMOCRACY ALERTS/APPEALS

1. Global Day of Action to Stop Attacks on Civilians in Burma
Free Burma activists around the world organized a day of global action to respond to the attacks on innocent civilians in eastern Burma perpetrated by the military. The attacks -- the largest in ten years -- have resulted in more than15,500 persons being driven from their homes and continue to escalate. Over 1,800 have fled the country and are awaiting permission to enter refugee camps in neighboring Thailand. These attacks are the latest in a decade of violence against ethnic minorities in eastern Burma. Since 1996, over 2,800 villages have been destroyed or forcibly abandoned at the hands of the ruling military junta. A May 11 press release issued by the US Campaign for Burma argues that the United Nations Security Council, responsible for maintaining international peace and security, has avoided its responsibility to end these attacks. On May 16, 2006, activists around the world protested in front of Burmese embassies demanding that the Burmese military should halt all attacks on the civilian population. Activists also demonstrated in front of governmental buildings around the globe demanding immediate UN Security Council action.

To read the alert from the US Campaign for Burma and to learn about actions that can be taken to stop the attacks on civilians, go to: www.uscampaignforburma.org/action/alerts.html

2. Hundreds of Vietnamese Join Groundbreaking Campaign Calling for Basic Rights
According to Human Rights Watch, since early April, shortly before the Vietnamese Communist Party held its tenth National Congress, hundreds of people in Vietnam have signed on to public appeals calling for respect for basic human rights, a multiparty political system, and freedom of religion and political association. A wide array of Catholic priests, Buddhist monks, former political prisoners, former Communist Party officials, veterans, academics, teachers, nurses, engineers, writers, businesspeople and many ordinary citizens have signed the two appeals: the "Appeal for Freedom of Political Association" of April 6, and the "2006 Manifesto on Freedom and Democracy for Vietnam" of April 8 (also known as the "2006 Democracy Manifesto"). These are the largest public appeals in years. Unfortunately, the Vietnamese authorities responded to this public outcry for human rights and civil liberties with harassment and intimidation rather than dialogue. Several prominent activists have been briefly detained and integrated. "The Vietnamese government must end its harassment of members of a fledgling human rights and democracy movement," said Human Rights Watch on May 11, 2006.

Go to: http://hrw.org/english/docs/2006/05/11/vietna13346.htm

3. Democracy Activists and Journalists Beaten and Detained in Egypt
According to Democracy-Egypt, an electronic distribution list dedicated to supporting the democracy movement in Egypt, 50 democracy activists in Egypt have been arrested and detained during peaceful protests at the Judges' Club in Cairo. On April 24, police attacked and beat activists, hospitalizing Judge Mahmoud Hamza, a leading campaigner for judicial independence and reform. On April 27, hundreds of judges joined the protests, during which riot police chased demonstrators through central Cairo. Journalists, including reporters from Al Jazeera, have also been beaten and harassed by the security forces. Representatives of opposition parties, non-governmental organizations, journalists, and other democracy activists engaged in mobilizing support for judges who have spoken out against corruption and exposed the rigging of parliamentary elections a year earlier, were arrested. The Democracy-Egypt group is calling on democrats around the world to protest the arrests and detentions and to express solidarity with those detained.

For alert and suggested actions, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/free_saadeddin_ibrahim/message/612

4. Iranian Scholar Detained
On May 16, 2006, World Movement for Democracy issued an alert on the arrest and imprisonment of an internationally known Iranian intellectual and human rights advocate, Dr. Ramin Jahanbegloo. He was arrested on or around April 27 at the Tehran Airport on his way to attend a conference in Brussels and is currently being held as a prisoner without any formal charges yet lodged against him.

Go to: www.wmd.org/democracyalerts/may1606.html

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

5. Arab Democracy Network Recently Launched
A group of Arab democrats, who attended the Fourth Assembly of the World Movement for Democracy in Istanbul, Turkey, in April 2006, recently launch the Arab Democracy Network (AND). The main objective of the Network is to strengthen a role of Arab democrats in improving the people's living conditions, defending and protecting their rights, privileges, and freedom, at the national and regional levels. The ADN is currently inviting Arab democrats to join the network. Riad Malki, Director General of Panorama Center in Palestine, currently serves as a coordinator of this Network.

Please go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ArabDemocracyNetwork/

6. Invitation to Join Electronic Forum on "Democracy, Human Rights, and Counteraction to Extremism"
The SOVA Center for Information and Analysis, based in Moscow, Russia, invites subscriptions to a newly established discussion list entitled "Democracy, Human Rights, and Counteraction to Extremism." The purpose of the list is to explore the issues relating to hate crimes, the response to such crimes by societies and governments, and efforts to combat hatred. The forum will allow those interested in this subject to exchange ideas, documents, and resources.

To learn more about the forum and to subscribe, go to: www.wmd.org/documents/may06-antiextrem.doc

For more information about SOVA Center, go to: http://sova-center.ru

7. Taiwan Foundation for Democracy's New Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award
The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD) accepts nominations for its newly established Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award. This yearly award will recognize one individual or institution that has demonstrated long-term commitment to outstanding leadership in advancing democracy or advocating human rights through peaceful means in Asia. The Award will consist of a grant of US$100,000 to support the ongoing work of the laureate and his or her organization. The first Award will be presented this year, at a ceremony on December 10, International Human Rights Day.
President Chen Shui-bian will be invited to confer the Award. Nominations should be made by at least two credible international democracy or human rights organizations or individuals. Deadline for 2006 submissions is June 30.

For more information and nomination forms, go to: www.tfd.org.tw

8. Transitional Justice Fellowship Program in Cape Town, South Africa
The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) and the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR), invite applications from select countries for the Transitional Justice Fellowship Program - a funded, three-month residential fellowship program in Cape Town, South Africa. Applications are invited from eligible individuals in any field, including (but not limited to) human rights advocacy, law, journalism, research, etc. The dates for the 2006 fellowship are from August 15 to November 15. Deadline for Applications is June 1, 2006.

For more information and application forms, go to: www.ictj.org/en/workshops/fellowhsips/cape_town/index.html

9. Call for Applications: Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowships
The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program at the Washington, DC-based National Endowment for Democracy welcomes applications from candidates throughout the world for fellowships in 2007-2008. Established in 2001, the program enables democracy activists, practitioners, scholars, and journalists from around the world to deepen their understanding of democracy and enhance their ability to promote democratic change. The program is intended primarily to support activists, practitioners, and scholars from new and aspiring democracies; distinguished scholars from the United States and other established democracies are also eligible to apply. Projects may focus on the political, social, economic, legal, and cultural aspects of democratic development and may include a range of methodologies and approaches. A working knowledge of English is an important prerequisite for participation in the program. The application deadline for fellowships in 2007-2008 is Wednesday, November 1, 2006.

For further information about the program, available in English, Arabic, Russian, and Spanish, go to: www.ned.org/forum/fellows.html

10. CIVICUS Congratulates Nepal on Reinstatement of Parliament and Calls for Stronger Civil Society
On April 26, 2006, CIVICUS extended its congratulations to the Nepali civil society for their resilience and courage in bringing about the reinstatement of parliamentary democracy through the strength of their mass peaceful demonstrations. In 2002, King Gyanendra dismissed the Parliament and imposed a state of emergency, suspending civil liberties in a vow to crush a decade-old Maoist revolt. Since then, officials have committed serious human rights violations, including the arbitrary arrest and detention of thousands of critics, and the implementation of severe restrictions on freedom of speech and assembly. In early April, a coalition of opposition parties known as the Seven Party Alliance called on the people of Nepal to join general strike to support their proposed a 12-point plan to restore parliamentary democracy. In the course of 20 days, civil society, journalists, and political activists held mass peaceful demonstrations, demanding respect for human rights and the reinstatement of a democratic government. Security forces reacted by violently suppressing protests, killing at least 17 people, injuring hundreds more and arresting thousands. As a result of public protests, King Gyanendra was forced to accept the 12-point plan, agreeing to reinstate the House of Representatives. CIVICUS welcomed the new development in Nepal, but it has also cautioned the Seven-Party Alliance to use this victory to strengthen the role of civil society and consolidate the rights to assembly, association and expression.

Go to: www.civicus.org/new/content/Nepalstrengthencivilsociety.htm

11. PFHRD Calls on Resumption of Bilateral Talks between Bhutan and Nepal Following Reinstatement of Nepali Parliament
Peoples Forum for Human Rights and Development (PFHRD) in Bhutan welcomed the reinstatement of the Parliamentary democracy in Nepal. PFHRD believes that the plight of over 100,000 Bhutanese refugees living in its territories should now receive due attention and that firm steps should be taken by the reinstated government to ensure early repatriation of the refugees by resuming bilateral talks with the Royal government of Bhutan.

For more information, contact: skpfhrd@mos.com.np

12. Cuban Pro-Democracy Figure Invited by Columbia University to Receive Honorary Degree
Cuban advocate for democracy Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas was awarded an honorary degree from Columbia University at this year's Commencement on May 17, 2006. However, he was not able to receive it in person as the Cuban authorities did not grant him an exit visa. A prominent human rights organizer and director of the Varela Project, an effort to open Cuba's political system to divergent voices and democratic processes, Payá is celebrated as a prime mover for non-violent change in Cuba. As part of the project, Payá has spearheaded a petition drive by more than 11,000 people seeking a referendum on personal, political, and economic rights. Due to his opposition activities as head of the Movimiento Cristiano Liberacion, Payá has faced persecution by Cuba's state authorities, including severe intimidation, detention, and interrogation. His efforts have received international recognition, and in 2002 the European Union awarded him the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.

Go to: www.columbia.edu/cu/ceremonies/commencement/press/mediaadvisory3.html and www.columbia.edu/cu/ceremonies/commencement/honorees/sardinas.html

CIVIL SOCIETY STRENGTHENING

13. Sixth CIVICUS World Assembly: Acting Together For a Just World, June 21-25, 2006, Glasgow, Scotland
CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation will hold its sixth Assembly, "Acting Together for a Just World," on June 21-25, 2006, in Glasgow, Scotland. The Assembly will bring together over a thousand civil society representatives from around the world to discuss issues pertaining to civic, economic, political, and social justice. The event will also explore themes that "cut across" the various sub-themes in numerous ways and dimensions, including: the "Millennium Development Goals Campaign and the Global Call to Action against Poverty;" enhancing the legitimacy, accountability, and transparency of civil society organizations; and continuing challenges to, and opportunities for, fair and effective global governance.

For further information on the program, updates, and registration, go to:
gwww.civicusassembly.org

14. Azerbaijani Government Registers the Center for Pluralism "Inam" after 11 Years
After 11 years of continued appeals for state registration, the "Inam" Center for Pluralism was finally registered by the Azerbaijani Ministry of Justice. Since its establishment in 1995, the Center has worked on a variety of activities including: monitoring local, parliamentary, and presidential elections in Azerbaijan as well as serving as observers in elections of other countries in the region; translating and publishing books and articles pertaining to democracy; organizing seminars on democratic leadership, elections, civic education, human rights and other topics of democracy promotion; and holding training seminars to strengthen civil society in Azerbaijan. "At last, our 11 years of activity have been legalized"-said the Chairperson of the Center, Vahid Gazi.

Go to: www.inamcfp.org

15. International Steering Committee of the Community of Democracies' Nongovernmental Process Meets During WMD Conference in Istanbul
Taking advantage of the Fourth Assembly of the World Movement for Democracy, which took place on April 2-5 in Istanbul, Turkey, the Council for a Community of Democracies (CD) convened a meeting of the newly established International Steering Committee of the CD nongovernmental process. The International Steering Committee (ISC), a policy-making body made up of about 20 representatives from five regions (the Americas, Asia, Europe and Russia, the Middle East and North Africa, and Sub Saharan Africa) was created to coordinate the implementation of the nongovernmental strategy to prepare for the CD Ministerial Conference scheduled to take place in Bamako, Mali, in 2007. Participants in the Istanbul meeting called on the Convening Group governments of the CD to work together to ensure that only governments that have shown a clear commitment and respect for human rights be elected to the newly established Human Rights Council. Participants also expressed concern over restrictions placed on NGOs by some member countries of the CD. The next meeting of the ISC will take place at the time of the Convening Groups Ministerial level meeting in New York in September 2006.

Go to: http://www.ccd21.org/pdf/ISCMinutes_March06.pdf

To learn more about the non-governmental process of the CD, go: www.santiago2005.org

ELECTIONS

16. The New ACE Electoral Knowledge Network Web Site Offers Resources on Election Administration
The Administration and Cost of Elections Web site (ACE), an electronic, globally accessible resource on election administration, has evolved and expanded. As a result, a new Web site, the ACE Electoral Knowledge Network, was launched on May 4, 2006. The new Web site offers new tools and resources for electoral practitioners around the world and provides a ready environment for professionals to generate, share, and apply knowledge on managing elections. New features include: an updated ACE Encyclopedia that includes authoritative resources on electoral administration; an interactive Comparative Data Section that allows one to compare data from different countries; an online collection of electoral materials that includes reports, manuals and other hands-on materials from around the world that is searchable by region, document type, or topic area; an online newsletter (Elections Today) that provides the latest news on elections around the world; access to regional and country-level resources; and an online demonstration of several features that enable professionals to interact and build knowledge on elections administration. The ACE Electoral Knowledge Network is a joint effort of seven organizations involved in the electoral assistance profession.

Go to: www.aceproject.org

17. 2006 Mexican Elections Web site Adds New Features
The Mexico Institute of the Woodrow Wilson Center based in Washington, DC, has added new "Issues of the Week" and "Special Features" sections to its comprehensive Web site on Mexico's 2006 elections. This Web site serves as a one-stop resource for those who want to follow unfolding events in the Mexican election contest. It features English-language summaries and links to the most important daily news, polls, and analysis by leading scholars and commentators in both Mexico and the United States. The new "Issues of the Week" section includes the leading candidates positions on key issues, such as migration, foreign policy, education, energy, and public security, along with commentary by experts in the field. The "Special Features" section includes academic analysis and special reports on campaign events.

Go to: www.wilsoncenter.org/mexicoelections

18. Addressing the Challenges in the 2007 Elections in Nigeria
The articles published by Jibrin Ibrahim, Director of the Centre for Democracy and Development in Abuja, Nigeria, entitled "Legislation and the Electoral Process: The Third Term Agenda and the Future of Nigerian Democracy," draws on the lessons of the previous elections in Nigeria and makes recommendation for the upcoming 2007 elections. The paper outlines the major challenges facing the future of elections and democracy in Nigeria.

To read the article, go to: www.cdd.org.uk/pdf/electionsandthirdterm.pdf

HUMAN RIGHTS

19. Chinese Human Rights Network Assesses China's Qualifications for Membership in Human Rights Council
On May 9, 2006, the UN General Assembly elected first members of the new Human Rights Council. In advance to these elections, the Network of Chinese Human Rights Defenders (CRD) issued a statement calling on the Chinese government to take concrete steps to improve its human rights record and asking UN member states to cast their votes on the basis of China's track record and specific commitments. CRD stated that it welcomes China's support for the establishment of the Council, but believes that China needs to make stronger commitments to respecting human rights, both on the domestic and international levels, if it is to be fully qualified to become a member of the Council. China was among those elected to the Council. In particular, CRD believes the Chinese government should commit to concrete steps toward: lifting restrictions on freedom of expression, including of the media; ending harassment of human rights defenders; taking effective steps to end torture and ill-treatment of detainees; drastically reducing the number of executions and eventually abolishing capital punishment; releasing all political prisoners and prisoners of conscience; repealing or amending laws that allow for the prosecution of political and religious dissidents; establishing effective guarantees for social and economic rights; and conducting a review of legislation and policy to ensure that principles of equality and non-discrimination are incorporated into Chinese law and practice. CRD is a network of activists and groups working toward advancing human rights in the PRC.

Go to: http://crd-net.org/index2.asp

20. New Web site to Monitor Asian governments' Candidacy to the Human Rights Council
The Asian Forum for Human Rights (FORUM-ASIA), jointly with its national members and partners, has launched a new Web site for the Asian Campaign on the Human Rights Council. The Campaign's primary purpose prior to the Human Rights Council Elections that took place on May 9 was to monitor and assess the Asian candidates' suitability as potential members of the Council. The Web site includes information on eleven Asian candidate countries that fall under the scope and mandate of FORUM-ASIA and its members and partners. These are: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand (South East Asia), Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka (South Asia), China, Japan and South Korea (North East Asia). FORUM-ASIA will continue to monitor the implementation of the pledges in practice, including those candidates that issued pledges but were not elected as members of the Council. At the same time, FORUM-ASIA is also committed to constructive engagement with all the elected members of the Council to ensure better promotion and protection of human rights for all.

To learn more about the Asian Campaign for Human Rights Council and what it offers, go to: http://hrc.forum-asia.org

For elections results, go to: www.un.org/ga/60/elect/hrc

21. Zimbabwe Human Rights Forum Issues the Political Violence Report
On May 2, 2006, the Zimbabwe Human Rights Forum, based in Harare, released the March Political Violence Report. The report highlights the increase in incidents of torture. In one of the incidents included in the report, armed soldiers and Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) officials reportedly assaulted and tortured eight employees of a hotel near the Mozambican border in Mutare. In another incident, seven people were arrested on allegations of plotting to assassinate the President among other issues. Five of the arrested report being subjected to assault and torture by police officers, soldiers, and the Central Intelligent Organization (CIO) operatives.

For full report, go to: www.wmd.org/documents/may06-zimb-poit-violence

INTERNET, MEDIA, AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

22. New Podcast Technology Used to Educate Public about Democracy in Philippines
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) Philippine Office announces the "Liberal Times Manila" podcast. Podcasts are mp3 audio files that can be download onto a computer or an mp3 player, allowing individuals to listen to them whenever and wherever they want. "The Liberal Times Manila" podcast is one of the communication tools the Foundation uses to provide information on liberalism and democracy. It is a monthly program about FNF Manila and its projects and activities.

Go to: www.fnf.org.ph/podcast

23. SEEMO Concerned about Recent Death Threats against Croatian Journalists
On May 11, 2006, the Vienna-based South East Europe Media Organization (SEEMO) issued a letter addressed to the Croatian Prime Minister and the Minister of Interior expressing deep concern regarding recent death threats against Croatian journalists. According to the SEEMO statement, on May 9, 2006, Drago Hedl, the editor of the Croatian weekly, "Feral Tribune," received a death threat that he said was directed at him because of a series of articles he published on the torture and killings of Serbian civilians in Osijek in 1991. This is not the first time that Hedl has received death threats, and SEEMO issued a letter of concern on the subject in December 2005. The latest threat allegedly came from a local politician. The letter also discusses the case of "Slobodna Dalmacija" journalist, Sasa Jadrijevic Tomas, who reported a death threat at the beginning of May from a retired Croatian officer. The threat came after Jadrijevic alleged that the officer was illegally using army draftees to work on his construction site. SEEMO expressed its deep concern about the re-occurrence of threats against journalists and asked the Croatian officials to do everything in their power to urgently investigate these cases and take all necessary steps to protect the lives of those threatened.

Go to: www.seemo.org

24. Internews Celebrates Freedom of Expression Around the World
On World Press Freedom Day, May 3, 2006, Internews celebrated the role that a free press and independent media play in promoting a democratic civil society and economic and social development. This slide show (see link below) features photos and quotes honoring the work of journalists and celebrating freedom of expression around the world

Go to: www.internews.org/wpfd/2006/

25. Using the Internet for Research
The National Endowment's Democracy Research Center (DRC) organized a training session on the use of Internet for research at the Fourth Assembly of the World Movement for Democracy in April 2006. The training, conducted by Allen Overland, Manager of the DRC, covered the basics of searching, reference tools for finding information, detailed information about Google, and information on Wikipedias. Another session on the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) organized by the DRC focused on Web site "Do's and Don'ts" - What Works and What Doesn't.

Go to: www.ned.org/research/internet4Research.html and www.ned.org/research/webDoDont06.ppt

POLITICAL AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION OF YOUTH

26. Young People Celebrate Global Youth Service Day, April 21-23, 2006
Millions of young people in 117 countries implemented community service projects during the 7th Annual Global Youth Service Day. Global Youth Service Day, a public education campaign that highlights the youth's contributions to their communities through year-round volunteering, engaged young people to help with community problems, such as school reconstruction, environmental degradation, ethnic and religious conflict, HIV/AIDS, violence, and other critical concerns.

To learn more about Global Youth Service Day and some of the projects that were implemented, go to: www.youthlink.org/4gyan/GYSD06_PR1.doc

WOMEN'S ISSUES

27. Article from CIPE: "Women Entrepreneurs in Post-Conflict Economies: A Look at Rwanda and Afghanistan"
An Economic Feature Service article published by the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) focuses on the role of women entrepreneurs in reviving post-conflict economies. According to the article, women are increasingly creating their own business ventures. Women's businesses help to improve the fortunes of both their families and their countries. The article, which focuses on women entrepreneurs in Rwanda and Afghanistan, suggests that despite remaining challenges in post-conflict counries, such as overcoming gender bias, gaining access to capital, modernizing infrastructure, and improving state institutions, women have already had a positive impact on the recovery of their countries. The author, Gayle Tzemach, concludes that for this trend to continue, the international community must take notice and provide expertise, training, and capacity-building, not just grants and aid.

Go to: www.cipe.org/publications/fs/index_date.htm

28. WORLD MOVEMENT PARTICIPATING NETWORKS, ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS MENTIONED IN THIS ISSUE

• Arab Democracy Network (AND) - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ArabDemocracyNetwork/
• Asian Forum for Human Rights (FORUM-ASIA) - http://forum-asia.org
• Centre for Democracy and Development - www.cdd.org.uk
• Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) - www.cipe.org
• Center for Pluralism "Inam" - www.inamcfp.org
• CIVICUS - www.civicus.org
• Council for Community of Democracies - www.ccd21.org
• Internews - www.internews.org/wpfd/2006/
• Panorama Center - www.panoramacenter.org
• Peoples Forum for Human Rights and Development (PFHRD) - skpfhrd@mos.com.np
• South East Europe Media Organization (SEEMO) - www.seemo.org
• SOVA Center for Information and Analysis - http://sova-center.ru
• Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD) - www.tfd.org.tw