Members of the Italian Senate and the Italian Chamber of Deputies forwarded a letter to the Belgian Prime Minister, demonstrating their concern and outrage with the situation faced by Jardemalie in Belgium.
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Belgian Parliament interrogates Minister of Justice over the case of Bota Jardemalie
On 6 November 2019, Members of the Federal Parliament of Belgium’s asked questions to the Minister of Justice Koen Geens, during a Justice Committee hearing. Five parliamentarians asked questions regarding the controversial judicial cooperation between Belgium and Kazakhstan.
Unprecedented and unacceptable cooperation between Belgian authorities and Kazakhstan’s authoritarian regime
On October 1, 2019, at Kazakhstan’s mutual assistance request, Belgian police conducted a warrantless search (sic!) of Kazakh political refugee and lawyer, Botagoz Jardemalie’s apartment in Brussels. The officials seized numerous electronic devices and documents, which included privileged and confidential work relating to her advocacy as a human rights lawyer. One of the most worrying […]
Bartosz Kramek on the situation of Polish human rights activists during Civil Society Days 2019
On June 12 and 13, in Brussels, the 2019 edition of the Civil Society Days event took place at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC). This event represents the cooperation between the EESC and the members of the Liaison Group representing European civil society organisations and networks
Bartosz Kramek speaks about resilient democracies at the Civil Society Days 2019
On June 12 and 13, in Brussels, the 2019 edition of the Civil Society Days event took place at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC). This event represents the cooperation between the EESC and the members of the Liaison Group representing European civil society organisations and networks
Lyudmyla Kozlovska receives residence permit in Belgium
ODF is pleased to announce that our President, Ukrainian human rights activist Lyudmyla Kozlovska, exiled from the EU by Polish authorities back in August 2018 to international criticism, has today received a 5-year residence permit in Belgium.
President of ODF delivers speech at the EP on Poland’s entry ban
On Wednesday 26 September 2018, Lyudmyla Kozlovska, President of the Open Dialogue Foundation, was invited to the European Parliament, in Brussels, by Guy Verhofstadt, President of the ALDE Group, to deliver her speech on the rule of law and the situation of the civil society in Poland.
ODF participates in Brussels debate on human rights in China and INTERPOL
On June 4, 2018, on the 29th anniversary of the Tian’An Men Square protests, ODF was invited to participate in a commemorative event organised by the Wei Jingsheng Foundation and hosted by the Unrepresented Nations and People’s Organization (UNPO).
Human rights in China and INTERPOL: ODF participates in Brussels debate
On June 4, 2018, on the 29th anniversary of the Tian’An Men Square protests, ODF was invited to participate in a commemorative event organised by the Wei Jingsheng Foundation and hosted by the Unrepresented Nations and People’s Organization (UNPO).
Stop torture in Kazakhstan: Save political prisoners. Invitation to a protest in Brussels
On 16 December 2017, we will witness the 6th anniversary of the Zhanaozen massacre. A few days before the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and Kazakhstan is going to be debated and voted. It is an opportunity for us all to once again raise the issue of political prisoner
ODF addressed PACE to protect human rights in Kazakhstan
Strategic cooperation between the Council of Europe and Kazakhstan in the field of criminal and constitutional justice, human rights and democratic citizenship has so far been an essential monitoring tool in bringing Kazakhstani institutions in line with European standards.
“The authorities of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine are urged to cease harassment and political prosecution of pro-reform forces”, MPs say
On Thursday, 29 June, 2017, during the Summer plenary session of the PACE, more than 20 Members of the PACE signed a written declaration “The authorities of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine are urged to cease harassment and political prosecution of pro-reform forces”.
Press release: Moldova at the crossroads, say MEPs
The recent political, reform agenda, human rights and media freedom situation in Moldova were debated today in the European Parliament in Brussels at a conference organised by Members Anna Fotyga, Ramona Nicole Mănescu, Renate Weber and Rebecca Harms in co-operation with the Open Dialog Foundation.
European Parliament’s plenary debate and a resolution on Ukrainian political prisoners in Russia and situation in Crimea
On Thursday 16 March, 2017, during the European Parliament’s plenary session in Strasbourg, a debate on Ukrainian political prisoners and situation in Crimea was held. After the discussion, an urgent resolution was adopted
“Ukrainian Political Prisoners in Russia and occupied Crimea” – debate event at the EP
On Tuesday, 28 February, 2017, Members of the European Parliament hosted the Open Dialog Foundation for a debate event on the “Ukrainian Political Prisoners in Russia and occupied Crimea”, at the European Parliament – Brussels.
Invitation to a debate “Ukrainian political prisoners in Russia and Crimea” and a movie screening of Oleg Sentsov, Ukrainian filmmaker and political prisoner in Russia
On behalf of the Members of the EP Ms Julie Ward and Mrs Marju Lauristin, the Open Dialog Foundation and the Mission of Ukraine to the EU, we would like to kindly invite you to an event dedicated to a problem of Ukrainian political prisoners in the RF and the illegally occupied Crimea.
Chernobyl VR Project arrives in Brussels
On Tuesday, 8 November, 2016, the European premiere of the first interactive museum of Chernobyl took place within the “Eastern Partnerhsip Days”, an initiative of the East Poland House in Brussels. The event was organized by the Open Dialog Foundation and The Farm 51.
Speech by Lyudmyla Kozlovska, President of the Open Dialog Foundation, at the European Parliament (Full text)
“I’m speaking about this issue because I know that from every side, Russian propaganda is using every opportunity to attack the EU institutions and I think it’s crucial for human rights defenders, for everyone present in this room, to know that it is really important and we value your work”.
“The Minsk Agreements, EU-Russia relations and the role of sanctions” – debate event at the EP
On Wednesday, 19 October 2016, the Open Dialog Foundation in cooperation with the biggest political groups in the European Parliament organized a debate event on “The Minsk Agreements, EU-Russia relations and the role of sanctions”, in Brussels.
Debate event at the European Parliament on “The Minsk Agreements, EU-Russia relations and the role of sanctions”
On Wednesday, 19 October, 2016, the Open Dialog Foundation in cooperation with the biggest political groups in the European Parliament organized a debate event on “The Minsk Agreements, EU-Russia relations and the role of sanctions”, in Brussels.
The Minsk Agreements. EU-Russia relations and the role of sanctions
Join us on 19 October in the European Parliament, room PHS 5B001, for an event co-organised by Petras Auštrevičius, Michał Boni, Ana Gomes, Rebecca Harms, Charles Tannock and Fundacja Otwarty Dialog dedicated to the Minsk Agreements and the role of sanctions in the EU-Russia relations.
Global day #LetMyPeopleGo
On 10-14 October 2016, during the 4th plenary session of the PACE, a world-wide #StopPutinsWarInUkraine action will take place and photos of political prisoners and histories of their persecution will be published on social media within the #LetMyPeopleGo campaign.
The Open Dialog Foundation’s top achievements
Representatives of the Foundation follow and attend the most important sessions and meetings of the international organizations and institutions in Brussels, Strasbourg, Vienna and Geneva.
The second trip for school pupils to Berlin and Brussels
In the period between 4 July, 2016 and 8 July, 2016, the Open Dialog Foundation and the ‘European Exchange’ organised the second phase of the study visit of Ukrainian students from Kharkov, Odessa and Dnieper to Brussels and Berlin.
The first trip for school pupils to Berlin and Brussels
On 1st May 2016, European Exchange and the Open Dialog Foundation launched the project ‘Support for young people as a stimulus for the strengthening of democracy in Ukraine’.
Anna Koj for BelsatTV: We can help Nadia Savchenko but it requires concrete political action
On 14 April, Belsat TV, the only independent Belarusian TV channel, broadcasted an interview with the Head of the Open Dialog Foundation’s EU Office, Anna Koj. She discussed the case of Nadia Savchenko, recently sentenced by the Russian court to 22 years of prison.
“Russian war crimes in eastern Ukraine” and “28 hostages of the Kremlin” reports presented in the European Parliament in Brussels
On Tuesday, 5 April 2016, the Open Dialog Foundation, the European Conservatives and Reformists Group in the European Parliament and the Centre for Civil Liberties organised a conference dedicated to the topic of the global overview of the human rights violations during the Russian-Ukrainian war.
“Russian war crimes in eastern Ukraine” and “28 hostages of the Kremlin” reports presented in the European Parliament in Brussels
On Tuesday, 5 April 2016, the Open Dialog Foundation, the European Conservatives and Reformists Group in the European Parliament and the Centre for Civil Liberties organised a conference dedicated to the topic of the global overview of the human rights violations during the Russian-Ukrainian war.
Invitation to a conference “Russian War Crimes in Eastern Ukraine” & “28 hostages of the Kremlin” at the European Parliament in Brussels
On behalf of the European Conservatives and Reformists Group, the Open Dialog Foundation, and the Center for Civil Liberties, we would like to kindly invite you to a conference with two panels entitled “Russian War Crimes in Eastern Ukraine” and “28 hostages of the Kremlin”.
Donald Tusk must raise the issue of mounting restrictions on free speech and continuous repression of political opposition in Kazakhstan during his meeting with President Nazarbayev
Donald Tusk should use the occasion of the meeting not only to exchange political pleasantries but also to address the sensitive and uncomfortable issues in the EU, said Lyudmyla Kozlovska, President of the Open Dialog Foundation.
European Parliament’s plenary debate and a resolution on freedom of expression in Kazakhstan
On Thursday 10 March, 2016, during the European Parliament’s plenary session in Strasbourg, a debate on freedom of expression in Kazakhstan was held. After the discussion, an urgent resolution was adopted.
Ukraine Week in the European Parliament – high-level conference to discuss good governance, reforms agenda and capacity-building of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
From 29 February to 2 March, a high-level EU-Ukraine conference took place in the European Parliament, seeing a sizeable Ukrainian delegation of around 70 people attending. Over 40 members of the Verkhovna Rada, as well as secretariat staff arrived to Brussels for the Ukraine Week.
Ukraine Week in the European Parliament – high-level conference to discuss good governance, reforms agenda and capacity-building of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
From 29 February to 2 March, a high-level EU-Ukraine conference took place in the European Parliament, seeing a sizeable Ukrainian delegation of around 70 people attending. Over 40 members of the Verkhovna Rada, as well as secretariat staff arrived to Brussels for the Ukraine Week.
Discussions on media freedom in Kazakhstan at the European Parliament in Brussels
On Tuesday, 26 January 2016, the Open Dialog Foundation and the Estonian Member of the European Parliament Mrs Marju Lauristin (Socialists and Democrats) organised a high-level working breakfast at the European Parliament in Brussels dedicated to the topic of media freedom in Kazakhstan.
Discussions on media freedom in Kazakhstan at the European Parliament in Brussels
On Tuesday, 26 January 2016, the Open Dialog Foundation and the Estonian Member of the European Parliament Mrs Marju Lauristin (Socialists and Democrats) organised a high-level working breakfast at the European Parliament in Brussels dedicated to the topic of media freedom in Kazakhstan.
European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights exchange of views on the situation in Ukraine in the areas of conflict in Brussels, Belgium
How to strengthen the public trust in the Ukraine? This and many other questions were asked during the meeting of the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights, which took place on 17 June, 2015 in Brussels, Belgium.
Background note on the international advocacy activities of the Open Dialog Foundation coordinated by the Brussels office in 2013 – 2015
The Open Dialog Foundation (ODF) is a non-governmental, non-partisan organization established in Poland, in 2009. The statutory objectives of the Foundation include promotion, support and protection of human rights, democracy and rule of law in the post-Soviet area.
Vira Savchenko spoke in Paris, Brussels and Strasburg about the persecution of Nadyia Savchenko
Vira Savchenko, the sister of the Ukrainian Lieutenant Nadyia Savchenko, visited Paris, Brussels and Strasburg, where she met, amongst others, journalists, parliamentarians and representatives of international human rights organisations.
Vira Savchenko spoke in Paris, Brussels and Strasburg about the persecution of Nadyia Savchenko
Vira Savchenko, the sister of the Ukrainian Lieutenant Nadyia Savchenko, visited Paris, Brussels and Strasburg, where she met, amongst others, journalists, parliamentarians and representatives of international human rights organisations.
In Brussels about the struggle against corruption, lustration and reforms in Ukraine
The Open Dialog Foundation, in cooperation with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Europabüro Brüssel, organised an informal meeting in Brussels on the current progress of the reforms in Ukraine.
Torture and the effectiveness of the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) in Kazakhstan. EEAS replies to ODF’s letter
The European External Action Service has replied to a letter from the Open Dialog Foundation addressed, in February 2015, to the High Representative, F. Mogherini
“Release Savchenko” – Ministers of EU states appeal to the Russians
Ministers of Foreign Affairs of EU states appealed to Russian authorities to release the Ukrainian lieutenant N. Savchenko, who has been on hunger strike for nearly two months. Her life is in serious danger.
The Open Dialog Foundation co-organises the 2nd edition of the Eastern Partnership Days in Brussels
The 2nd edition of the Eastern Partnership Days took place in Brussels from November 3 to 5, 2014. Upon the initiative of the East Poland House, and with the support of other organisations and institutions, amongst which the Open Dialog Foundation, a three-day event was organised in Brussels to join
The Open Dialog Foundation co-organises the 2nd edition of the Eastern Partnership Days in Brussels, initiated by the East Poland House
The 2nd edition of the Eastern Partnership Days took place in Brussels from November 3 to 5, 2014. Upon the initiative of the East Poland House, and with the support of other organisations and institutions, amongst which the Open Dialog Foundation, a three-day event was organised in Brussels to join
“Say no to Nazarbayev” – manifestation in Brussels
On the occasion of the visit of the Kazakhstan president Nursultan Nazarbayev to Brussels, the Open Dialog Foundation organised a manifestation in protest against human rights violations.
The manifestation against human rights violations in Kazakhstan, on the occasion of the visit of the Kazakh President Nazarbayev in Brussels
On 9 October 2014 in Brussels, the Open Dialog Foundation organized a protest against human and civil rights violations in Kazakhstan. On that day the Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev visited Brussels upon the conclusion of the negotiations of the new enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreem
EU postpones theintroduction of newsanctionsagainst Russia
Since Wednesday, 10 September, 2014, ambassadors of the EU member states have carried out talks in Brussels order to decide on the date of entry into force of new sanctions against Russia.
EU to give a €1 billion loan to Ukraine as a part of the “Support package for Ukraine”
On 13.05.2014, in Brussels, a Memorandum of Understanding and Loan Agreement were signed between Ukraine as a borrower and the EU as the lender in order to provide macro-financial assistance in the amount of €1 billion.
The invitation to a press conference: From “Magnitsky ACT” to “Zhanaozen List”
BRUSSELS, 20th of September, 2012 – Social society activists from Kazakhstan, following the example of the so-called ‘Magnitsky List’, drew up their own list of officials and named it the ‘Zhanaozen List’
Invitation to the press conference
Muammar Gaddafi vs. Nursultan Nazarbayev. What assets will the President of Kazakhstan leave behind?
Hearing on Kazakhstan: Zhanaozen trials and their meaning for the regime’s credibility
Press announcement
Announcement on the “European Football Tournament – 2012”
On the 30th of May 30, 2012, near the building of the European Parliament in Brussels, ‘European Football Tournament – 2012’, will be held.
Lyudmyla Kozlovska’s speech
Meeting took place in Brussels
Eurodeputies took part in events of the Kasparov Chess Foundation Europe
The Open Dialog Foundation in collaboration with the KCFE is publishing a series of photographs which constitute the archive of the introduction to the programme, namely “Chess in European schools.” The pictures depict chess matches which took place on the 18th of January, the 31st of January and on the 1st of February, 2012 in […]
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton following her meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Mr. Yerzhan Kazykhanov
The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the Commission, made the following statement today: “Kazakhstan is an important partner for the EU in Central Asia and the EU has good relations and dialogue with Kazakhstan, which are important to maintain for exchanging our views and concerns. My meeting […]
The conference in the European Parliament: What future awaits Kazakhstan after the election?
The photos from the conference held January 17 in the European Parliament in Strasbourg by the MEP (PO), Piotr Borys, “Zhanaozen: from conflict to tragedy.How staff will take place after the parliamentary elections.”
Central Asia: Challenges to Freedom of Expression in Traditional and New Media
The roundtable on 29th of November, 2011 in room ASP A1E-2 of the European Parliament, from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 a.m.
Central Asia: Challenges to Freedom of Expression in Traditional and New Media
Roundtable on 29th of November, 2011 in room ASP A1E-2 of the European Parliament, from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 a.m.