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On May 8, 2013, the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) co-sponsored the presentation of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom’s (USCIRF) 2013 Annual Report. USCIRF is an independent and bi-partisan U.S. government advisory body that monitors religious freedom worldwide.
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Currently one of Ukraine’s most recognizable opposition politicians, Oles Doniy has a long track record of civic activism and involvement in politics, having started as the leader of the 1990 student hunger strike that led to mass protests in the country’s capital city, Kyiv. Throughout the turbulent years of independence, Doniy has maintained an independent position in support of his vision for a better future for Ukraine. His recent election victory in a single mandate district in the October 2012 elections came as a surprise to both pro-government and opposition parties.
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Trends and Strategies Featuring: Peter Cary Author, U.S. Government Funding for Media Assistance: Trends and Strategies Meg Gaydosik USAID* Jeanne Bourgault Internews Mark Whitehouse IREX Moderated...