Iraqi Kurdistan at the Crossroads: A Report on Civil Society
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Reporting on the state of civil society in Iraqi Kurdistan, Nawaf Haskan offered recommendations for how domestic and international actors can most effectively facilitate positive change. Comments from Sherizaan Minwalla followed.
Continued Human Rights Suppression in Crimea
03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
This public event aims at raising awareness about the continued human rights suppression in Crimea since the Russian annexation.
Energy, Russian Influence, and Democratic Backsliding in...
12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Utilizing its strong position as a dominant energy supplier to the EU and former Soviet republics, Russia is employing economic incentives and punishment to undermine democratic transitions, counter European integration, and erode commitments to EU policies.
Media Freedom: The Struggle From the Front Lines
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
As we celebrated World Press Freedom Day, the Center for International Media Assistance and the International Forum for Democratic Studies heard from those who know the complex challenges facing press freedom best: the media professionals battling every day for the right to free and independent speech in illiberal settings around the world.
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