Strategic investment in media is not an optional add-on to democracy support, our Executive Director argues in his article about civil society.
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Unlock 2026: Application deadline extended!
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Data-driven journalism increases public transparency in Armenia
In our digital age, data has become a valuable resource — and this applies to journalists, too. “Data is the basis of our work,” says Sevak Mamyan, the editor-in-chief of Infocom. Infocom is an independent Armenian online news outlet supported by the Prague Civil...
Making locals matter: The case of the Civil Youth Center in Ijevan
The Armenian regions bordering Azerbaijan have faced many challenges. While many had already struggled with depopulation, as young people often leave for the capital, which offers more opportunities and services, the war in Nagorno-Karabakh and the influx of Armenian...
Armenia’s Factor TV: “Media must be watchdogs”
Factor TV is one of the most followed independent online media outlets in Armenia, garnering millions of views and reaching over 400 thousand subscribers just on YouTube. Here is the story of how they got their start and how they managed to build a loyal viewer base...
In support of Georgian civil society at the Forum 2000 conference
As the ruling Georgian Dream party continues to attack democracy in Georgia, it’s important for Western policy makers not to engage in political dialogue with its representatives, said Tinatin Khidasheli, former Minister of Defence and director of the Civic-Idea think tank.
From reaction to action: Unlock your initiative!
Do you want to connect with others who are finding innovative, creative ways to stay relevant and push for change under pressure? Are you an activist, journalist, content creator, or innovator pushing back against disinformation and shaping new narratives? Then Unlock 2026 is for you!
Deutsche Welle: Spotlight on journalists in the post-Soviet space
“Big powers don’t care much about international rules – they just care about their own interests. This creates a much more dangerous world – with more tension, conflict, and war,” our Executive Director Rostislav Valvoda told Deutsche Welle’s podcast Inside Europe on the sidelines of our annual Unlock civic summit Unlock.
Open call: Bump Up! for activists and content creators
The Prague Civil Society Centre and WatchDog.md are happy to invite activists, communication specialists, and content creators of established YouTube, Instagram, and/or TikTok projects from Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia to apply for a three-day...
Unlock: Backing the brave in uncertain times
The post-Cold War order can no longer be taken for granted, and neither can the old ways of doing things. Autocrats have dropped all pretence of playing by the rules, and civil society is having to adapt to this reality. Unlock, our annual two-day civic forum in...
Call for national sanctions against Georgian Dream
Together with fellow Czech civil society organisations, we call for national sanctions against Georgian Dream officials in an appeal to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Jan Lipavský.
Unlock is back and better than ever before!
The post-Cold War order cannot be taken for granted anymore. With Russia spearheading brutal alliances of convenience, all pretence of following the rules has evaporated. The global geopolitical landscape has changed dramatically and democracies have so far been unable to stand against the tide. Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia are in the crosshairs of a revanchist Russia, and civil society in these countries is under unprecedented pressure.