Students in Georgia have been working together to find creative ways to raise awareness about the discrimination faced by religious and ethnic minorities and foreigners residing in Georgia. Supported by the EWMI-PROLoG grant, “Promoting Diversity, Enhancing Dialogue and Empowering Minorities and Women,” the Tolerance and Diversity Institute (TDI) invited students from each region to enter a … Continue reading Georgian Youth Spread Messages of Tolerance
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Using Interactive Web Applications to Improve Allocation of Judicial Resources in Albania and Georgia
With funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the East-West Management Institute, Inc. (EWMI), a New York-based not-for-profit dedicated to promoting the rule of law and strengthening civil society around the world, has supported the development of two new web applications to help the judiciaries of Albania and Georgia better allocate their … Continue reading Using Interactive Web Applications to Improve Allocation of Judicial Resources in Albania and Georgia
Supporting Grassroots Advocacy in Cambodia
As Cambodia continues its rapid economic growth, the steady increase in economic land concessions, and particularly mining concessions, has often created tensions between companies that hold these concessions and local communities. This is especially true in the remote northeastern areas of the country, where most of the villages comprise indigenous peoples. And for these indigenous … Continue reading Supporting Grassroots Advocacy in Cambodia
Preserving Azerbaijan’s Ancient Carpet-Weaving Tradition
Alpan, Uzunmeshe, Kurkun and Susay villages, with a population of only 5,149, are located in a mountainous area of Guba in northern Azerbaijan. These communities have been a center of fine carpet weaving for centuries. Experts say these carpets, long renowned for their durability and unique designs, have a special shine and velvety texture, and … Continue reading Preserving Azerbaijan’s Ancient Carpet-Weaving Tradition
Building Bridges in Azerbaijan
Residents of the Surra community in Shabran, Azerbaijan have long faced challenges safely crossing the river that divides their village to get to school, work and the nearest town. With support from EWMI’s USAID-funded Socio-Economic Development Activity in Azerbaijan (SEDA) and the Ministry of Economy, Surra residents came together to build a bridge to better … Continue reading Building Bridges in Azerbaijan
In Pursuit of Truthfulness: Fact-Checking Takes Off in Albania
At a time when the ease of clicks and taps often blurs the line between misinformation and verified fact, a team of journalists in Albania has opened a new chapter in the history of the country’s media with their commitment to fact-checking. “True or False” and responsible journalism Disinformation in Albania is real. It is … Continue reading In Pursuit of Truthfulness: Fact-Checking Takes Off in Albania
Raising Awareness about Violence Against Children
Like mirrors, children reflect the society they live in and are images of what happens around them. This is why heart-shaped mirror pins were chosen as the symbol of the regional civic campaign on violence against children. From November 20 to 22, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and volunteers in Telavi, Gori, and Kutaisi carried out … Continue reading Raising Awareness about Violence Against Children
A New Tradition Begins: Court Chancellors on the Rise in Albania
The newly designed Court Chancellor profession in Albania comes in response to the pressing need of courts to efficiently manage the increasing volume and complexity of both judicial and clerical tasks. Albania had not adopted a modern approach to Court Administration and, to move forward, the justice reform package created a Chancellors role that is … Continue reading A New Tradition Begins: Court Chancellors on the Rise in Albania
Building A Legacy in the Judiciary: Transforming Adult Education in Albania
The 2017 justice sector reform in Albania added new layers to the mandate of the School of Magistrates by including Chancellors and other court administration staff in the school’s continuing professional education programs. Since its creation in 1997, the School of Magistrates (SoM) in Albania has been responsible for the education and continuing professional training … Continue reading Building A Legacy in the Judiciary: Transforming Adult Education in Albania
Creating Opportunities for Entrepreneurs in Kyrgyzstan
Access to finance is crucial to farmers and business owners in Kyrgyzstan struggling to succeed. Unfortunately, stringent collateral requirements often keep many small businesses from obtaining loans to grow beyond their family-operated enterprise. Committed to removing obstacles to economic growth in Kyrgyzstan, USAID helped introduce the concept of guarantee funds and helped establish small regional funds. Once the funds … Continue reading Creating Opportunities for Entrepreneurs in Kyrgyzstan