The state of democracy in Eastern Europe and Eurasia varies significantly throughout the region. While some countries have seen strong democratic progress in recent years, others are experiencing significant democratic erosion or authoritarianism. Similarly, in some contexts, civil society and independent media operate in supportive environments, whereas in others there is shrinking space for civil society, war, and many face severe repression. The political and civic landscape of the region continues to be shaped by an ongoing struggle between democratic aspirations and authoritarian tendencies from hostile states.
EED supports civil society and independent media initiatives that are key to these countries’ democratic future. They are playing an important role in encouraging citizens’ participation in democratic processes, in addressing corruption in the region, and in ensuring access to independent information.
EED’s flexible and risk-taking approach enables it to support democracy activists who work in constantly changing and challenging contexts, as well as those working in highly difficult and repressive environments.
Vladyslav Greziev and Zminotvortsi
Vladyslav Greziev and Zminotvortsi
Ukraine22 February 2024
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Liubov Halan and Pryncyp
Ukraine23 January 2024
First Person StoryMariia Nikitina and Zahyst
Mariia Nikitina and Zahyst
Ukraine30 November 2023
First Person StorySofiia Skyba and Pershyi Kryvorizkyi
Sofiia Skyba and Pershyi Kryvorizkyi
Ukraine21 September 2023
First Person StoryOlena Myhashko and Gwara Media
Olena Myhashko and Gwara Media
Ukraine07 September 2023
First Person StoryNatia Karchiladze and Mautskebeli
Natia Karchiladze and Mautskebeli
Georgia20 July 2023
First Person StoryMuraz Shamoyan and the Yezidi Center for Human Rights
Muraz Shamoyan and the Yezidi Center for Human Rig…
Armenia06 July 2023
First Person StorySerhiy Nikitenko and MOST
Serhiy Nikitenko and MOST
Ukraine16 June 2023