DEMAS is an association of Czech NGOs focused on promoting democracy, fundamental human rights, civil society, rule of law and good governance abroad.
We provide a platform for cooperation, coordination, and sharing information and experience related to the Czech transformation cooperation. We create bridges between our member organizations, the government, the academia and the business sector in value-based foreign policy issues.
What is Transformation Cooperation?
Transformation Cooperation is focused on promoting human rights, democracy, civil society, good governance, and free media abroad. It is an official part of Czech foreign policy, which builds upon the Czech Republic’s specific experience with building democracy and resistance to totalitarianism, and is implemented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic. This cooperation is offered mainly to countries with cultural, geographical, historical, or other links to the Czech Republic. Priority targets include Armenia, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Cuba, Moldova, Serbia, Ukraine, and Vietnam. However, our member organizations also work in many other countries in Latin America, the Middle East and North Africa, Central and Southeast Asia.
Our Goals
Promoting democracy and human rights around the world
Contribute to the society-wide promotion of democracy and human rights and advocate for their place in Czech and European foreign policy.
Strengthening Czech transformation cooperation
Make Czech transformation cooperation more effective.
Collaboration and sharing / creating synergies
To facilitate the exchange of information and experience between member organizations, the government, the academia, and the private sector.
Latest Posts
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Inspiration Station: Solutions Stories From the Region
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In this edition, we are highlighting solutions stories published in the solutions journalism section of our online magazine.
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Forum 2000 February Bulletin
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Navalny’s death, elections in El Salvador, How to revive interest in Ukraine, Third Summit for Democracy, Democratic Solidarity in Latin America
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CEELI Institute Unveils Its New Website for 2024
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The CEELI Institute is excited to announce the launch of its new public website, featuring a refreshed design, smoother navigation, and easier mobile accessibility to help deepen engagement with its key audiences around the world.
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Forum 2000 January Bulletin
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28th Forum 2000 Conference, Elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Taiwan´s Election and Coming Challenges, Democratic Resilience Facing Autocratic Influence in Latin America
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Joint Letter Urges Borrell to Address Journalist Killings in Israel-Gaza War
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DEMAS joined the letter to Josep Borrell urging stronger stance on killing of journalists amidst Israel-Gaza war