Council of Europe

http://www.coe.int/

The main function of the Council of Europe is to enhance the power of democracy, the rule of law, and human rights in its 40 states. The Council of Europe has set down common principles for the protection of minorities.

3679 clicks | | Report broken link

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe OSCE

http://www.osce.org

OSCE, a pan-European organisation, addresses a wide range of security issues including preventive diplomacy, confidence and security building measures, human rights, economic security, arms control and election monitoring. There are direct links here to the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) and to the High Commissioner on National Minorities (HCNM).

3646 clicks | | Report broken link

European Commission against Racism and Intolerance ECRI

http://www.coe.int/ecri/

ECRI's task is to combat racism, xenophobia, antisemitism and intolerance at the level of greater Europe and from the perspective of the protection of human rights. The country reports available here are useful. Highly recommended.

3813 clicks | | Report broken link

High Commisioner on National Minorities / OSCE

http://www.osce.org/hcnm/

The full text of the Hague Recommendations on Educational Rights of National Minorities and the Oslo Recommendations regarding the linguistic rights of national minorities can be found here, in many languages, as well as the full text of other highly useful recommendations. The full text of the High Commissioner's speeches can also be found here. Highly recommended.

4132 clicks | | Report broken link

refworld / UNHCR

http://www.unhcr.org/cgi-bin/texis/vtx/refworld/rwmain

This is a reference portal of selected information sources dealing with refugee, asylum, human rights and related topics. Highly recommended.

41321 clicks | | Report broken link

Development and Transition Newsletter

http://www.developmentandtransition.net

A free quarterly newsletter focusing on Eastern Europe and Eurasia, available in English and in Russian. A recent article was 'Democracy promotion and protection in theory and practice', by Philippe C. Schmittler (December 2009). Produced by the LSE in conjunction with the UNDP.

4878 clicks | | Report broken link

Center for European Integration Strategies (CEIS)

http://www.ceis-eu.org

The core mission of the Center for European Integration Strategies (CEIS) is to monitor, analyze, and advise on processes of state-building, democratization, regional cooperation, and European integration in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the countries of the Western Balkans. In its work CEIS will rely on a network of academics, analysts, and journalists established and fostered in past years by its predecessor organization. Their professional expertise is reflected and further developed through the future activities of the CEIS.

4441 clicks | | Report broken link

European Union

http://europa.eu/index_en.htm

The European Union is a union of 27 independent states founded to enhance socioeconomic and political cooperation. Basic information, press releases, and information about the various institutions and bodies of the European Union can be found here.

3976 clicks | | Report broken link

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

http://www.unhcr.org/cgi-bin/texis/vtx/home

Country specific information on UNHCR refugee projects can be found here, as well as educational materials designed for teachers.

57589 clicks | | Report broken link

Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization UNPO

http://www.unpo.org/

UNPO consists of nearly 50 members and observer nations representing more than 100 million persons who are not represented in international organisations such as the United Nations.

3883 clicks | | Report broken link