WARSAW, 15 September 2015 – It is vital that states create an environment that enables the work of civil society actors and promote civil society’s essential role in promoting democratic values, Michael Georg Link, Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), said on the occasion of today’s International Day of Democracy.
All 57 OSCE participating States have recognized that both individuals and associations must be able to exercise their rights and be involved in important public decision-making processes, he added, stressing that a strong and independent civil society is an important element of democracy.
“In …read more
Source: OSCE