Today marks 76 years since the execution of Milada Horáková, a courageous democratic politician who became one of the most prominent victims of communist repression in Czechoslovakia.
Thoughts from the public forum of the Forum for Democratic Cooperation, titled “The Future of Democratic Strength: Trust, Resilience, and Cooperation” in Taipei.
Today marks 14 years since we lost Václav Havel. He believed that human dignity must be protected across ideological boundaries and beyond political interests. At the @Forum_2000 Foundation, we work every day to uphold this inspiring legacy.
Today we commemorate the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day, as well as International Students’ Day. The legacy of November 17, 1989, and the reminder of the need to protect freedom and democracy, remain just as relevant today.
Mzia Amaglobeli and the Georgian Resistance Movement were presented with the @Forum_2000 International Award for Courage and Responsibility during the opening of the 29th Forum 2000 Conference. https://t.co/xYe5OLhqMl
Human rights advocate and staunch democrat Václav Havel would have celebrated his 89th birthday today. Through our work, we strive to carry on his legacy.
Tinatin Khidasheli, Chair of @IdeaCivic and Georgian ICDR member, faces increasing domestic pressure after her advocacy in front of the U.S. Helsinki Commission. @Forum_2000 and the ICDR condemn this growing persecution of Ms. Khidasheli and Civic IDEA by the GD government.
In recent days, the Georgian government has escalated its assault on democracy to an unprecedented level. The International Coalition for Democratic Renewal urgently calls upon Georgia’s international partners to act without delay. https://t.co/teAH0TP2n8
Burmese opposition leader, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and member of the @Forum_2000 International Advisory Board Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is celebrating her 80th birthday today.
Today marks one year since the arrest of Anar Mammadli, Azeri human rights defender and an ICDR member. @Forum_2000 and @KnihovnaVH reiterate our urgent call for president Aliyev to end the repression of civil society and free all prisoners in AZ. https://t.co/UORhJAMyXX.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel Laureate and tireless advocate for democracy and freedom. A great friend of @Forum_2000, he participated in key DSLA meetings and was a member of Forum 2000’s ICDR.
His legacy endures.
https://t.co/LC3ZkQsv8s
Democratic Solidarity Africa and the @Forum_2000 condemn the arrest of Zimbabwean journalist Blessed Mhlanga and demand his immediate and unconditional release, as well as an end to the targeted repression of freedom of expression in the country. 👉
https://t.co/UsvHHjx120
Democratic Solidarity and @Forum_2000 stand by Venezuelan democrats! Amid new reports of intimidation, power cuts, and resource shortages at the Argentine Embassy in Caracas, dissidents—including Forum’s DS member Pedro Urruchurtu—remain at grave risk. 👉 https://t.co/e50mceKYQ0