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.
More information about the platform can be found in the “About us” section or in our electronic info leaflet here.
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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In Ukraine, Stalemate Favors China
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While Beijing has long called for a negotiated end to the war in Ukraine, its diplomatic efforts to bring peace have yielded no tangible results. That may be by design.
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Armenians Chose Hope and Democracy
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Armenians went to cast their vote in parliamentary elections. With the highest turnout since 2018, Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party won the majority.
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Armenian Election Boosts Engagement With West, Complicates New Constitution
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Fresh from his election victory, Armenia’s prime minister is set to pursue closer relations with the U.S. and EU. But the results of the vote also complicate efforts to make a final peace with Azerbaijan. From Eurasianet.
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Invitation to the 30th Forum 2000 Conference
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We are pleased to share an invite to the 30th edition of the annual Forum 2000 Conference, to be held in Prague, Czech Republic, on October 11–13, 2026.