East and Southeast Europe
The Regional Office FNF ESEE covers 23 countries in East and Southeast Europe. The Regional Office in Sofia coordinates the following Project Offices in the region: Bulgaria and North Macedonia, Greece, Romania and Moldova, Western Balkans, Russia and Central Asia, Ukraine and Belarus, South Caucasus and Turkey.
News
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Interview with Prisoner of Conscience: Anastasia Shevchenko
Discover the story of Russian activist Anastasia Shevchenko who spent two years under house arrest after being found guilty of her alleged involvement with Open Russia Movement, a pro-democracy NGO.
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“Alliance of Her” and European Women Politicians Came Together in Türkiye!
Europe's top women's leadership platform, "Alliance of Her," hosted its 2024 graduation in Istanbul, uniting women politicians from across Europe. The program aims to empower women to overcome political barriers and strengthen their leadership roles, fostering greater representation in politics across the continent.
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Getting A Step Ahead of the Tyrants: One TikTok at A Time
Discover insights from 5th Millennial Takeover - “Getting A Step Ahead of the Tyrants: One TikTok at A Time.” It focused on short-form video content, modern political communication, counter populism.
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Interview with Freed Prisoner of Conscience: Nedim Türfent
Read the interview with the released prisoner Nedim Türfent. The Kurdish journalist, poet, and writer spent more than six years in a Turkish jail for “membership in a terrorist organization” after being arrested in 2016.
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Think Freedom: The Visible Man
Giorgi takes on a lot to stand up for what he believes is right. Something that in many European countries is already part of the norm. Giorgi Tabagari is a Georgian civil and queer activist who, as one of the founders of Tbilisi Pride, campaigns for the rights and visibility of the LGBTQ+ community in Georgia. The documentary portrait “Think Freedom: The Visible Man” delves into his life, his struggles and his tireless commitment for human rights.
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Think Freedom: The Mayor
Слава Україні! The job of Mayor of a Ukrainian town in the middle of an incomprehensible war is impossible. Yet every day people wake up and go do it. Watch the Trailer of ‘Think Freedom: The Mayor’, featuring Volodymyr Petrovych Shmatko from Chortkiv. The full documentary is COMING up. For ten years, Ukrainians have been fighting for their freedom and independence. The fight is not just at the front, but in every attempt to live a normal life during the war.
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Reshape Europe – The Future of Ukraine: SPRINTS Creative Bootcamp for Artists
15 Artists, 10 Countries, 2 Days, 1 Goal - Let‘s Reshape Europe and The Future of Ukraine Together! Learn more about the creative bootcamp for artists, SPRINTS, in cooperation with Fine Acts, a global nonprofit creative studio for social impact. Download for free hope-based communications and artwork for causes.Amplify your visual language and messaging/advocacy/campaign/educational work with these socially engaged artworks. Discover the Collection on TheGreats.co.
