Анализ инструментов ЕС для развития гражданского общества в Беларуси: «Европейский инструмент содействия демократии и правам человека» (EIDHR)
Analysis of EU instruments for the development of civil society in Belarus: "European Instrument for the Promotion of Democracy and Human Rights" (EIDHR)

Author(s): Alena Zuykova, Karina Shiloh
Subject(s): Constitutional Law, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Civil Society, Sociology of Politics
Published by: Центр европейской трансформации
Summary/Abstract: The "European Instrument for the Promotion of Democracy and Human Rights" (hereinafter - EIDHR) was created in 2007 and replaced the "European Initiative for the Promotion of Democracy and Human Rights"2. The instrument was created to promote the development and consolidation of democracy and the rule of law, respect for all human rights and freedoms. EIDHR is consistent with the EU's foreign policy as a whole, acting within the framework of the EU's development policy and economic, financial, technical cooperation with third countries. The EIDHR strategy is based on working with and for civil society organizations and is aimed at protecting fundamental freedoms, it also promotes civil society to become an effective force for political reforms and protection of human rights. Thus, this program will complement geographic tools that promote democracy and human rights, primarily through cooperation with the government.

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