HIGHLIGHTS
International Media Assistance is an Underappreciated Key to Democratic Development
Sustained and committed support of independent news media can make a dramatic difference in creating sustainable development and democracy in the world, according to a newly-released report from NED’s Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA). The report, entitled Empowering Independent Media: U.S. Efforts to Foster Free and Independent News Around the World, provides an in-depth assessment of U.S. international media development efforts, both public and private, and calls on future efforts to be more long-term, comprehensive, and need-driven. [read more]
 2008 NED Democracy Award Honors Heroes of Human Rights and Democracy in China
On Tuesday June 17, the National Endowment for Democracy honored the heroic efforts of Chinese workers, lawyers, and writers working to advance democratic values and fundamental rights within China with the presentation of its annual Democracy Award. NED also honored the life-long contributions of one of the US Congress’ most
stalwart supporters of human rights in China and every other part of the world,
the late Tom Lantos (D-CA) with the presentation of its Democracy Service Medal. [read more]
Nasteh Dahir Farah Assassinated in Somalia
NED Mourns the loss of courageous journalist and partner. [read more]
Deputy Secretary of State Negroponte Addresses Pakistan Forum at NED
On May 5, Pakistani parliamentarians and civil society leaders were joined by regional experts at NED for a day-long conference. Participants met to discuss what institutional reforms and strategies can help Pakistan beat the odds and build an effective and stable democracy. U.S. Deputy Secretary of State John D. Negroponte gave a keynote luncheon address.
[read remarks/ view video]
NED Calls on Serbian Government to Protect Human Rights Defenders and Journalists
NED has petitioned the government of Serbia to act to protect human rights defenders and journalists who have come under threat since the recent declaration of independence by Kosovo. NED is particularly concerned for the safety of grantee Natasa Kandic, director of the Humanitarian Law Center in Belgrade. [read more]
NED Mourns the Loss of Congressman Tom Lantos
“The loss of Tom Lantos will be felt around the world, as those who fight for freedom and human dignity everywhere have lost a true friend and ally,” said NED Chairman Vin Weber in a statement issued by the Endowment. Congressman Lantos, pictured here, presented NED’s 2007 Democracy Award honoring the murdered Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya. [view video]
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