EaP CSF Campaigns
The EaP CSF aims to effectively communicate the civil society positions on democratic reforms and the EaP implementation, and ensure a regular flow of information on civil society expertise to the decision-makers on the EU and EaP national levels. We are campaigning towards the Eastern Partnership as a democratic, prosperous and peaceful region.
#10yearstogether
2019 marks 10 years of the existence of the Eastern Partnership initiative, a policy that aims to deepen and strengthen relations between the European Union, its member states and its six Eastern neighbours: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. Within this policy, there is a joint commitment of the EU, EU member states and the six EaP countries to deliver tangible changes for citizens across the region. In this context, the aim of #10YearsTogether campaign is to reflect on the development of the six EaP countries in the past 10 years. Moreover, together with our members, national and international partners and EaP policy decision makers, this campaign aims to outline possible trends for the future policy towards the region beyond 2020.
OTHER CAMPAIGNS
Enabling Environment for CSOs
Foreign Affairs Ministerial: 10 Years of Eastern Partnership
At the last Eastern Partnership Ministerial (Foreign Affairs) Meeting, EaP CSF was represented by Zaur Akbar, Working Group 4 Coordinator and Steering Committee Member – who pointed that, despite all the successes, policy-makers should pay close attention to rule of...
Senior Official Meeting (SOM): Priorities and Cooperation Post-2020
On 11 April 2019, Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) delivered a speech at Senior Official Meeting (SOM) in Brussels – taking account of policy dialogue under Eastern Partnership, and discussing direction for further cooperation after year 2020....
More on Enabling Environment for CSOs
- 29 May 2019 – EaP CSF Calls for Maintaining Civil Society “High on the Agenda” at the High-level Conference, Celebrating 10 Years of Eastern Partnership in Brussels
- 16 May 2019 – “Gender Equality is a Common Value”: EaP CSF Working Group 1 Adopts a Resolution on Gender, Addressing the Forum at All Levels and Drawing on Existing Experiences
- 13 May 2019 – EaP CSF Delivers a Speech at Foreign Affairs Ministerial in Brussels, Ahead of High-Level Events Dedicated to 10 Years of Eastern Partnership
- 11 April 2019 – EaP CSF Presents Civil Society Perspective on Policy Developments and Further Cooperation Post-2020 at Senior Official Meeting (SOM) in Brussels
- 4 February 2019 – EaP CSF Belarusian National Platform Adopts Resolutions on Priorities for Civil Society, Ostrovets Nuclear Plant and Remarks on Belarusian Sovereignty
- 19 October 2018 – EaP CSF WG1 Re-granting Project “Increasing Capacity for Implementing Efficient Gender Policy and Practices”: International Conference in Kyiv Draws Participants from All Six EaP Countries to Discuss Gender Mainstreaming and Policy Responses
- 19 September 2018 – “Social Partnership for Equality” Working Group 5 Re-granting Project Mets at Large in Kyiv to Discuss Vectors For Further Cooperation with Institutional Partners
- 6 August 2018 – Ukrainian Government Invites Civil Society to Talks on Gender Equality and Discrimination – Coinciding with EaP CSF WG5 “Social Partnership for Equality” Re-Granting 2018 Project Launch
- 16 July 2018 – EaP CSF Moldovan National Platform Urges Moldovan Authorities to Assume their Responsibility for the Failures of the Judicial System
- 27 June 2018 – EaP CSF Steering Committee Calls for the Veto of Orban’s “Stop Soros” Law and Re-visiting the Fidesz EPP Membership
- 9 May 2018 – EaP CSF is Concerned about the Transparency of the EU Financial Support to the Civil Society in Azerbaijan
- 29 March 2018 – Steering Committee Reiterates its Legitimate Call for Repeal of Ukraine’s Legislation on Assets Declaration One Year after Enforcement
- 23 March 2018 – National Platform’s Work in Armenia is Brought to a Halt by the Funding Freeze
- 21 December 2017 – Fourth Meeting of the EU-Belarus Coordination Group Took Place in Brussels
- 17 July 2017 – Activity of NGOs at Risk in Moldova with Last-Minute Adjustments to New Draft Law on NGOs
- 6 April 2017 – EaP CSF Calls on Ukrainian Government to Repeal Amendments to E-Declaration Law
- 9 March 2017 – Moldovan National Platform Denounces Worsening Environment for Civil Society Organizations in the Republic of Moldova
- 9 January 2017 – Op-ed in New Europe – Civil society: A key driver of change in Eastern partnership countries
- 23 February 2016 – The Steering Committee Calls for Talks between the Belarusian Government and the EaP CSF National Platform
Youth Empowerment
EaP CSF Announces Eastern Partnership Youth Conference 2018 “Youth for Entrepreneurship” to take place in Vienna, under Austrian Presidency
***Call is now closed. Successful candidates will be contacted directly from September 2018.*** Following the success of the Eastern Partnership Youth Conference 2016 "Youth for Rights” in Bratislava (Slovakia), Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) has...
EaP CSF Calls on the EU to Use Its Authority and Support Independence of Academia in Hungary
The EaP CSF Steering Committee is deeply concerned about recently initiated amendments to Hungary’s higher education law, which are specifically targeting the Central European University (CEU) and were signed by the Hungarian President on 10 April. A stronghold of...
More on Youth Empowerment
- 24 July 2018 – EaP CSF Announces Eastern Partnership Youth Conference 2018 “Youth for Entrepreneurship” Call for Applications
- 13 April 2017 – EaP CSF Calls on the EU to Use Its Authority and Support Independence of Academia in Hungary
- 31 October 2016 – Resolution of the Eastern Partnership Youth Conference “Youth for Rights”
- 20 October 2016 – Declaration of the Eastern Partnership Youth Conference “Youth for Rights”
Approximation to the European High Education Area – Bologna Process
Belarus is Not Able to Meet its Obligations on Bologna – EaP CSF Calls on BFUG to Re-Establish a Support Group on Belarus in a Joint Memo
The information submitted by Belarus to the European Higher Education Area in 2018: Bologna Process Implementation Report is largely misconstrued, showing need for a monitoring implementation procedure – similar to Advisory Group on Support for the Belarus Roadmap...
The Implementation of Bologna Process in Belarus Should Not Be Downgraded, Says Civil Society
The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF), as a key stakeholder representing the independent civil society perspective on the Belarus Roadmap for Higher Education Reform, urged the education ministers of the EHEA countries to make a strong commitment to...
More on Bologna Process
- 12 February 2019 – EaP CSF Points to Serious Obstacles in Implementing European High Education Area (EHEA) Tools in Belarus, Following an In-Depth Analysis of Work Plan 2018
- 21 September 2018 – Belarus is Not Able to Meet its Obligations on Bologna – EaP CSF Calls on BFUG to Re-Establish a Support Group on Belarus in a Joint Memo
- 8 May 2018 – The Implementation of Bologna Process in Belarus Should Not Be Downgraded, Says Civil Society
- 19 May 2017 – Belarus Roadmap for Higher Education Reform – 5th Monitoring Report (February-May 2017)
- 24 January 2017 – Belarus Roadmap for Higher Education Reform – 4th Monitoring Report (October 2016-January 2017)
- 14 December 2016 – Belarus Roadmap for Higher Education Reform – 3rd Monitoring Report (June-September 2016)
- 31 May 2016 – Implemetation of Belarus Roadmap for Higher Education Reform 2nd Monitoring Report (January-May 2016)
OTHER CAMPAIGNS BY TOPIC
ACADEMIC FREEDOM
Belarus is Not Able to Meet its Obligations on Bologna – EaP CSF Calls on BFUG to Re-Establish a Support Group on Belarus in a Joint Memo
The information submitted by Belarus to the European Higher Education Area in 2018: Bologna Process Implementation Report is largely misconstrued, showing need for a monitoring implementation procedure – similar to Advisory Group on Support for the Belarus Roadmap...
The Implementation of Bologna Process in Belarus Should Not Be Downgraded, Says Civil Society
The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF), as a key stakeholder representing the independent civil society perspective on the Belarus Roadmap for Higher Education Reform, urged the education ministers of the EHEA countries to make a strong commitment to...
All Campaigns on Academic Freedom
- 21 September 2018 – Belarus is Not Able to Meet its Obligations on Bologna – EaP CSF Calls on BFUG to Re-Establish a Support Group on Belarus in a Joint Memo
- 8 May 2018 – The Implementation of Bologna Process in Belarus Should Not Be Downgraded, Says Civil Society
- 19 May 2017 – Belarus Roadmap for Higher Education Reform – 5th Monitoring Report (February-May 2017)
- 13 April 2017 – EaP CSF Calls on the EU to Use Its Authority and Support Independence of Academia in Hungary
- 24 January 2017 – Belarus Roadmap for Higher Education Reform – 4th Monitoring Report (October 2016-January 2017)
- 14 December 2016 – Belarus Roadmap for Higher Education Reform – 3rd Monitoring Report (June-September 2016)
- 31 May 2016 – Implemetation of Belarus Roadmap for Higher Education Reform 2nd Monitoring Report (January-May 2016)
ANTI-CORRUPTION
Following the Meeting in Chisinau, EaP CSF Steering Committee Addresses Moldovan National Platform’s Concerns on State Capture and Money-Laundering in the Country
The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) Steering Committee reacted to an appeal drafted by the Moldovan National Platform, pointing to a worsening state of affairs in the country – listing numerous symptoms of state capture and money-laundering, which...
Moldovan National Platform Condemns Pressure on Civil Society Fighting State Capture and Urges EU to Take a Strong Stance on the Situation
Veaceslav Negruta, an expert of Transparency International Moldova, has come under increasing pressure from the current government representatives. His former advisor was arrested two months ago and is being forced by the law enforcement agencies to testify against...
All Campaigns on Anti-Corruption
- 7 February 2019 – EaP CSF Steering Committee Issues a Statement on Moldova, Ahead of Parliamentary Elections – Urging International Actors to Watch the Situation Closely
- 8 October 2018 – Following the Meeting in Chisinau, EaP CSF Steering Committee Addresses Moldovan National Platform’s Concerns on State Capture and Money-Laundering in the Country
- 5 June 2018 – Moldovan National Platform Condemns Pressure on Civil Society Fighting State Capture and Urges EU to Take a Strong Stance on the Situation
- 6 October 2017 – EaP CSF Steering Committee Urges PACE Members to Support the Motion of No Confidence in the President of PACE
- 18 May 2017 – The EaP CSF Armenian National Platform Condemns Corruption Related to Implementation of EU-funded Projects
- 21 April 2017 – PACE and Azerbaijan: 56 NGOs Appeal to Investigate Corruption Allegations against MPs
DEMOCRACY AND TRANSPARENCY
The Future EU-Azerbaijan Strategic Partnership Agreement Must Make a Clear Reference to Legal and Political Reforms, Say Civil Society Representatives
Azerbaijan’s relationship with the EU cannot be reduced to “a mere provider of energy security”, reads a position paper, signed by almost 30 members of Eastern Partnership Civil Society (EaP CSF) Azerbaijan National Platform. The future EU-Azerbaijan Strategic...
Following the Meeting in Chisinau, EaP CSF Steering Committee Addresses Moldovan National Platform’s Concerns on State Capture and Money-Laundering in the Country
The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) Steering Committee reacted to an appeal drafted by the Moldovan National Platform, pointing to a worsening state of affairs in the country – listing numerous symptoms of state capture and money-laundering, which...
All Campaigns on Democracy and Transparency
- 13 June 2019 – EaP CSF Steering Committee Calls for the Recognition of Current Moldovan Parliament and Coalition Government
- 7 February 2019 – EaP CSF Steering Committee Issues a Statement on Moldova, Ahead of Parliamentary Elections – Urging International Actors to Watch the Situation Closely
- 5 November 2018 – The Future EU-Azerbaijan Strategic Partnership Agreement Must Make a Clear Reference to Legal and Political Reforms, Say Civil Society Representatives
- 8 October 2018 – Following the Meeting in Chisinau, EaP CSF Steering Committee Addresses Moldovan National Platform’s Concerns on State Capture and Money-Laundering in the Country
- 7 September 2018 – “Monitoring Public Policies in Moldova” Report by EaP CSF Moldovan National Platform WG1 Sheds New Light on Democratic Principles and Rule of Law
- 25 July 2018 – EaP CSF Georgian National Platform Proposals for Prosecutor General’s Office Reform Discussed at the Parliament of Georgia
- 11 July 2018 – EaP CSF Moldovan National Platform Urges Moldovan Authorities to Assume their Responsibility for the Failures of the Judicial System
- 11 July 2018 – EaP CSF Steering Committee Welcomes the Decision by the European Union to Suspend Macro-Financial Assistance to Moldovan Government
- 25 June 2018 – Moldovan National Platform and Civic Coalition for Free and Fair Elections Alarmed by the Chisinau City Court Judgments
- 25 June 2018 – Georgian National Platform Calls on the Parliament to Reform Prosecutor’s Office Procedures
- 21 June 2018 – Steering Committee Condemns the Nontransparent Invalidation of the Chisinau Mayoral Election Results
- 24 April 2018 – Belarusian Civil Society Expresses Solidarity with the Civil Society of Armenia
- 16 March 2018 – Moldovan NP urges authorities to reverse the limitations on the right of citizens to initiate national referenda
- 26 June 2017 – Georgian National Platform Consults Parliament and Government on Constitutional Reform
- 13 October 2016 – Steering Committee Calls for Free and Fair Elections in EaP Countries
- 22 January 2016 – Civil Society Representatives in Moldova Condemn the Undemocratic Manner of Forming the New Government
ENI 2.0 – FUTURE OF NEIGHBOURHOOD FUNDING UNDER MFF 2021-2027
EaP CSF Sends a Strong Message from the Region at EaP Foreign Ministers Meeting in Luxembourg – in Reference to NDICI Draft Legislation and 2020 Deliverables, as well as New Threats and Challenges
On 15 October, Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) contributed to the Eastern Partnership Ministerial Meeting (Foreign Affairs) held in Luxembourg with a strong message from the region – concerning the implementation of 2020 Deliverables, the policy...
EaP CSF Opens Eastern Partnership Senior Official Meeting in Brussels, Addressing 2020 Deliverables, Proposed NDICI Regulation as well as Governance Issues in the Region
On 4 October, Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) delivered the opening remarks at the Eastern Partnership Senior Official Meeting in Brussels, giving a civil society perspective on 2020 Deliverables and recent developments in the region. Speaking on...
All Campaigns on ENI 2.0 – Future of Neighbourhood Funding under MFF 2021-2027
- 17 October 2018 – EaP CSF Sends a Strong Message from the Region at EaP Foreign Ministers Meeting in Luxembourg – in Reference to NDICI Draft Legislation and 2020 Deliverables, as well as New Threats and Challenges
- 4 October 2018 – EaP CSF Opens Eastern Partnership Senior Official Meeting in Brussels, Addressing 2020 Deliverables, Proposed NDICI Regulation as well as Governance Issues in the Region
- 2 October 2018 – NDICI Draft Regulation and Future of Neighbourhood Funding: There are “Political and Technical Concerns in the Area of Governance and Flexibility”, Warns EaP CSF, in a Position Paper Presented to EP AFET/DEVE Rapporteurs
EU-EaP NEGOTIATIONS
EaP CSF Steering Committee Welcomes the Decision by the European Union to Suspend Macro-Financial Assistance to Moldovan Government
The Steering Committee (SC) of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) thanks those members of the European Parliament (EP) who on 4 July 2018 voted for the action by the European Commission against the authorities in Moldova, following their flagrant...
Civil Society Plays a Key Role in the Priorities of the EU-Armenia Partnership
On February 21, 2018, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, Edward Nalbandian, signed the EU-Armenia Partnership Priorities in Brussels. The document aims to facilitate...
All Campaigns on EU-EaP Negotiations
- 21 June 2019 – EaP CSF Armenian National Platform Calls Upon Stakeholders to Ensure Genuine Civil Society Participation – in Creating the Bilateral Civil Society Platform under CEPA
- 11 July 2018 – EaP CSF Steering Committee Welcomes the Decision by the European Union to Suspend Macro-Financial Assistance to Moldovan Government
- 1 March 2018 – Civil Society Plays a Key Role in the Priorities of the EU-Armenia Partnership
- 21 December 2017 – Fourth Meeting of the EU-Belarus Coordination Group Took Place in Brussels
- 26 October 2017 – Civil Society Declaration addressed to the 5th Eastern Partnership Summit
- 31 March 2017 – Belarusian Civil Society Calls for Postponement of EU-Belarus Coordination Group Meeting
- 30 March 2017 – Statement on the EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement
- 23 March 2017 – EU-Belarus Cooperation May Soon Be Put on Ice over Repressive Measures by Belarusian Authorities
- 12 April 2016 – EaP CSF Reacts to Result of the Dutch Referendum on EU-Ukraine Association Agreement
- 22 February 2016 – Azerbaijani Civil Society Calls for Start of Negotiations on DCFTA with EU and WTO Membership
- 19 February 2016 – EaP CSF Belarusian National Platform Reacts to the Lifting of EU Sanctions against Belarus
FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY
EaP CSF Steering Committee Demands Further Explanations on Stopped Activists, Travelling to Attend COP24 in Katowice, Poland – in a Statement Addressed to the Polish Authorities
“We demand an explanation from the Minister, and ask for a public apology”, says the EaP CSF Steering Committee, in relation to reports of activists being stopped at the Polish border, to preventing them to attend the United Nations Conference on Climate Change...
Steering Committee Supports the Letter to the Azerbaijani Interior Minister Signed by 100 Civil Society Activists, Lawyers & Politicians
The Steering Committee (SC) of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) strongly supports the letter dated 31 May 2018 signed by 100 civil society activists, lawyers and politicians and addressed to Mr Ramil Usubov, the Minister of Internal Affairs of...
All Campaigns on Freedom of Assembly and Association
- 5 August 2019 – EaP CSF Expresses Full Solidarity with Protesters in Russia
- 9 December 2018 – EaP CSF Steering Committee Demands Further Explanations on Stopped Activists, Travelling to Attend COP24 in Katowice, Poland – in a Statement Addressed to the Polish Authorities
- 1 June 2018 – Steering Committee Supports the Letter to the Azerbaijani Interior Minister Signed by 100 Civil Society Activists, Lawyers & Politicians
- 9 May 2018 – EaP CSF Welcomes the Peaceful Resolution of the Leadership Crisis in Armenia
- 24 April 2018 – Belarusian Civil Society Expresses Solidarity with the Civil Society of Armenia
- 24 April 2018 – Protests in Armenia
- 23 April 2018 – Armenian Civil Society Appeals to International Community to Promote Democratic Values and Support Public Outcry
- 23 April 2018 – EaP CSF Steering Committee Calls for Release of Protesters and Suspension of CEPA
- 4 August 2017 – Belarusian National Platform Considers the Recent Actions Against Independent Trade Unions Leaders Politically Motivated
- 29 March 2017 – Joint Statement on the Recent Developments in Belarus by the EaP CSF, European Youth Forum and IPHR
- 17 March 2017 – Belarusian Civil Society Condemns Arrests, Calls on Authorities to Immediately Release Peaceful Protesters
- 20 July 2016 – EaP CSF Reacts to the Hostage Crisis and Detention of Protesters in Armenia
- 11 July 2016 – Ukrainian National Platform and Working Group 5 Concerned about the Draft Labour Code of Ukraine
FREEDOM OF SPEECH
EaP CSF Steering Committee Welcomes the Release of Detained Journalists in Belarus Amidst Concerns About Independent Media
The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) Steering Committee issued a statement on the release of journalists detained on 8-9 August in Belarus. The statement follows an earlier call from EaP CSF Belarusian National Platform to monitor the situation...
Recent Raids on Media Outlets – EAP CSF Belarusian National Platform Urges Belarusian Authorities to Release All Detained Journalists with Immediate Effect
The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) Belarusian National Platform calls on the Belarusian authorities and law enforcement agencies to release all journalists – many of who are in detention since 7 August. The date marks the launch of a wider criminal...
All Campaigns on Freedom of Speech
- 10 August – EaP CSF Steering Committee Welcomes the Release of Detained Journalists in Belarus Amidst Concerns About Independent Media
- 9 August – Recent Raids on Media Outlets – EAP CSF Belarusian National Platform Urges Belarusian Authorities to Release All Detained Journalists with Immediate Effect
- 18 April 2018 – EaP CSF Welcomes Ukraine’s Decision on Preventing Fikret Huseynli’s Extradition to Azerbaijan and Restoring his Freedom of Movement
- 4 April 2018 – Steering Committee Appeals for the Facilitation of Fikret Huseynli’s Return to the Netherlands
- 12 March 2018 – EaP CSF Steering Committee urges Ukraine and Interpol to reject the extradition request for Azerbaijani exiled journalist
- 9 February 2018 – Steering Committee urges Georgian PM to conduct a transparent investigation into Afgan Mukhtarli’s abduction
- 22 December 2017 – EaP CSF Calls for Release of the Sheremet Award Winner and Respect for His Family
- 20 July 2017 – Armenian National Platform Condemns Censorship and Discrimination at the Golden Apricot Film Festival
- 16 June 2017 – EaP CSF Steering Committee Greets the Resolution on the Case of Afgan Mukhtarli and Calls for Further Attention to Activists’ Situation
- 13 April 2017 – EaP CSF Calls on the EU to Use Its Authority and Support Independence of Academia in Hungary
- 15 March 2017 – Azerbaijani National Platform Deplores Mehman Huseynov’s Arrest
- 7 March 2017 – 24 Major Human Rights NGOs and Civil Society Organizations Concerned Over Crackdown On Free Expression in Azerbaijan
- 2 January 2017 – Belarusian National Platform Concerned over the Future of Belsat TV
- 25 July 2016 – EaP CSF Denounces Murder of Prominent Belarusian Journalist Pavel Sharamet
- 25 May 2016 – Steering Committee Welcomes the Release of Khadija Ismayilova
- 18 March 2016 – EaP CSF Welcomes Release of Political Prisoners in Azerbaijan, Calls for Lifting Restrictions on CSOs Activities
HUMAN RIGHTS
Release the Imprisoned Blogger Mehman Huseynov
Brussels, 7 January 2019Release the Imprisoned Blogger Mehman HuseynovThe Steering Committee of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) released a statement supporting its Azerbaijani National Platform in their call for the immediate and unconditional...
The Future EU-Azerbaijan Strategic Partnership Agreement Must Make a Clear Reference to Legal and Political Reforms, Say Civil Society Representatives
Azerbaijan’s relationship with the EU cannot be reduced to “a mere provider of energy security”, reads a position paper, signed by almost 30 members of Eastern Partnership Civil Society (EaP CSF) Azerbaijan National Platform. The future EU-Azerbaijan Strategic...
All Campaigns on Human Rights and Minorities
- 8 February 2019 – EaP CSF Steering Committee Issues a Clear Warning: the Situation of Political Prisoners Undermines Azerbaijan’s Credibility
- 7 January 2019 – EaP CSF Steering Committee Supports Azerbaijani National Platform in its Call for the Immediate, Unconditional Release of Blogger Mehman Huseynov, Ahead of EU-Azerbaijan Human Rights Dialogue
- 20 December 2018 – Members of EaP CSF Azerbaijan National Platform Appeal Against Recent Smear Campaign, Initated by Pro-Government Media – Targeting Civil Society Activists, Among Them Mirvari Gahramanli
- 5 November 2018 – The Future EU-Azerbaijan Strategic Partnership Agreement Must Make a Clear Reference to Legal and Political Reforms, Say Civil Society Representatives
- 4 October 2018 – EaP CSF Steering Committee Urges Council of Europe to Consider Ukrainian Political Prisoners in Russia and Occupied Territories, Following Earlier Appeal to PACE
- 14 September – EaP CSF Steering Committee Appeals to Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) not to Review Grounds for Sanctions
- 23 April 2018 – Armenian Civil Society Appeals to International Community to Promote Democratic Values and Support Public Outcry
- 8 January 2018 – Pierre-Yves Le Borgn’ and Dunja Mijatović Respond to the EaP CSF Questions on the Human Rights Commissioner’s Post
- 11 December 2017 – EaP CSF Addresses Questions to Candidates Shortlisted for Position of the CoE Human Rights Commissioner
- 10 February 2017 – Steering Committee Calls for an Adequate Reaction to the Deteriorating Human Rights Situation in Crimea
- 18 October 2016 – Human Rights Conference “On the frontline: human rights situation in the EaP countries”
- 29 April 2016 – Ukrainian National Platform Calls for More Attention to Collective Rights of Crimean Tatars
- 5 February 2016 – EaP Civil Society Forum Welcomes the EP Resolution on the Human Rights Situation in Crimea
- 1 February 2016 – EaP CSF Concerned about the Deteriorating Human Rights Situation in Armenia
- 29 January 2016 – EaP CSF Addresses Open Letter on the Situation in Moldova to High Representative Mogherini and Commissioner Hahn
POLITICAL PRISONERS
Release the Imprisoned Blogger Mehman Huseynov
Brussels, 7 January 2019Release the Imprisoned Blogger Mehman HuseynovThe Steering Committee of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) released a statement supporting its Azerbaijani National Platform in their call for the immediate and unconditional...
EaP CSF Steering Committee Urges Council of Europe to Consider Ukrainian Political Prisoners in Russia and Occupied Territories, Following Earlier Appeal to PACE
Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) Steering Committee calls on the Council of Europe (CoE), and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), to consider the fate of more than 100 Ukrainian prisoners, currently held in either Russia or...
All Campaigns on Political Prisoners
- 5 April 2019 – EaP CSF Steering Committee Voices Concerns on the Rule of Law after the Novruz Amnesty in Azerbaijan
- 8 February 2019 – EaP CSF Steering Committee Issues a Clear Warning: the Situation of Political Prisoners Undermines Azerbaijan’s Credibility
- 7 January 2019 – EaP CSF Steering Committee Supports Azerbaijani National Platform in its Call for the Immediate, Unconditional Release of Blogger Mehman Huseynov, Ahead of EU-Azerbaijan Human Rights Dialogue
- 4 October 2018 – EaP CSF Steering Committee Urges Council of Europe to Consider Ukrainian Political Prisoners in Russia and Occupied Territories, Following Earlier Appeal to PACE
- 13 June 2018 – Steering Committee Calls Upon Governments of EU Participating States to Boycott the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia
- 7 June 2018 – EaP CSF Co-Chairs Urge Syracuse University to Boost the Campaign for Release of Imprisoned Azerbaijani Alumnus Emin Aslan
- 5 June 2018 – Moldovan National Platform Condemns Pressure on Civil Society Fighting State Capture and Urges EU to Take a Strong Stance on the Situation
- 18 April 2018 – EaP CSF Welcomes Ukraine’s Decision on Preventing Fikret Huseynli’s Extradition to Azerbaijan and Restoring his Freedom of Movement
- 4 April 2018 – Steering Committee Appeals for the Facilitation of Fikret Huseynli’s Return to the Netherlands
- 12 March 2018 – EaP CSF Steering Committee urges Ukraine and Interpol to reject the extradition request for Azerbaijani exiled journalist
SECURITY AND CONFLICTS
EaP CSF Georgian National Platform Denounces Russian President’s Visit to Abkhazia
The Georgian National Platform (GNP) of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) has issued a statement openly condemning the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the city of Bichvinta, in the occupied region of Abkhazia. By so doing, the Russian...
EU partnership talks with Azerbaijan and Armenia – a chance for peace and prosperity
by Krzysztof Bobinski, Unia & Polska Foundation, EaP CSF member The talks between the European Union and Azerbaijan on a new partnership agreement starting on 7 February in Brussels provide a slim ray of hope that the EU will be able to persuade Baku to dismantle...
All Campaigns on Security and Conflict Resolution
- 8 February 2019 – EaP CSF Steering Committee Releases an Appeal to EU Foreign Affairs Council on the Azov Sea, Pointing to Violations of Maritime Law and Russia’s International Commitments
- 21 August 2017 – EaP CSF Georgian National Platform Denounces Russian President’s Visit to Abkhazia
- 7 February 2017 – EU partnership talks with Azerbaijan and Armenia – a chance for peace and prosperity
- 1 February 2017 – Statement on the Escalation of the Conflict in the Donbas region of Ukraine by the Russian Federation
- 1 September 2016 – EaP CSF Members Call on Polish and Ukrainian Politicians not to Open Old Wounds
- 25 July 2016 – EaP CSF Expresses Condolences to Everyone Affected by Barbarous Attack in Nice
- 20 June 2016 – EaP CSF Appeals to Pope Francis to Encourage Lasting Peace and Respect for Human Rights in the South Caucasus
- 17 June 2016 – EaP CSF Condemns the Heinous Crime Committed in the City of Orlando
- 23 May 2016 – Protracted Conflicts at the Core of the CSF Address during the EaP Ministerial Meeting
- 22 April 2016 – Human Rights and Conflict Resolution in EaP CSF Address at Platform 1 Meeting
- 11 April 2016 – Steering Committee and National Platforms React to Military Actions in Nagorno-Karabakh Region
- 22 March 2016 – Security Threats and Challenges to Reforms in the EaP CSF Position at the Euronest PA
VISA LIBERALISATION
EaP CSF Has Launched #Visafree Campaign for Georgia and Ukraine
On 4 June the EaP CSF Steering Committee held a demonstration in Brussels in support of the visa liberalisation for Georgia and Ukraine. Lasha Tugushi, Country Facilitator of the Georgian National Platform, commented: "We gathered here to express our deep concern over...
EU Should Refrain from Unnecessary Delays in Visa Liberalization for Georgia and Ukraine
The EaP CSF Steering Committee (SC) expresses concern over the intention of the EU Member States to couple the Council decision on visa liberalization for Georgia and Ukraine with revising the temporary suspension mechanism of the visa exemption in cases...
All Campaigns on Visa Liberalisation
YOUTH RIGHTS
EaP CSF Announces Eastern Partnership Youth Conference 2018 “Youth for Entrepreneurship” to take place in Vienna, under Austrian Presidency
***Call is now closed. Successful candidates will be contacted directly from September 2018.*** Following the success of the Eastern Partnership Youth Conference 2016 "Youth for Rights” in Bratislava (Slovakia), Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) has...
EaP CSF Calls on the EU to Use Its Authority and Support Independence of Academia in Hungary
The EaP CSF Steering Committee is deeply concerned about recently initiated amendments to Hungary’s higher education law, which are specifically targeting the Central European University (CEU) and were signed by the Hungarian President on 10 April. A stronghold of...
All Campaigns on Youth Rights
- 24 July 2018 – EaP CSF Announces Eastern Partnership Youth Conference 2018 “Youth for Entrepreneurship” to take place in Vienna, under Austrian Presidency
- 13 April 2017 – EaP CSF Calls on the EU to Use Its Authority and Support Independence of Academia in Hungary
- 31 October 2016 – Resolution of the Eastern Partnership Youth Conference “Youth for Rights”
- 20 October 2016 – Declaration of the Eastern Partnership Youth Conference “Youth for Rights”