The position: National security and internal affairs agencies should be deprived of their repressive functions (including political persecution and act exclusively in the framework of law. They also need to be put under civil control and their image needs to be cleaned from the sins of the past. They also need to be reformed, corruption must be eradicated, the number of agents should be optimized, and their professional and educational level is to be increased.читать дальше »

The issue of censorship is one of the most complicated ones in the cultural policy of any state. On one hand, everyone has a right to voice her opinion. On the other hand, there are perverts, pedophiles, racists, and, finally, those dissenting with the government. To what extent should we limit their ability to communicate with the people? And how can we do that without violating the principles of democracy? читать дальше »

During 2008 – 2010 the image of Alexander Lukashenka in Russian media has gone through a considerable transformation: from the “father” of Belarusian people, thoughtful politician, and loyal ally of Russian authorities to that of a renegade and deceiver.читать дальше »

A new project of a liberal society the “Third Way” was held between 2-nd and 10-th of May. The activity became a platform for self implementation and informal education of young and active people. 34 members from 15 European countries were gathered by the “Third Way” supported by the Directorate of Youth and Sport Council of Europe in order to have this unique study session on human rights held.читать дальше »