WEASA

We are happy to share that 6 WEASA alumni were published on New Eastern Europe magazine about the status of civil society in their own countries. Congratuletions Arshaluis Mghdesyan, Zumrud Pashayeva, Nini Lezhava, Zmicier Mickievic, Sofija Popovic and Tamuna Gamkrelidze!

We thank our long lasting partner New Eastern Europe for granting this chance to our alumni.

The latest issue of New Eastern Europe is now out!

More than three decades after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the countries of Eastern Europe and the South Caucasus continue to face the legacy of authoritarianism and fragile democratic institutions. In this context, civil society has emerged as a space where citizens negotiate power, demand accountability, and strive to shape their collective futures.

This issue brings together critical reflections on the current state of civil society and the NGO sector in Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Moldova, Ukraine and Serbia. While each country follows its own political trajectory, the authors highlight a shared concern: democratic backsliding, repression of civic actors, and dependence on external funding. Yet, they also reveal stories of resilience, dignity, and transformative civic engagement that continue to shape the democratic aspirations of these societies.

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