Is the expulsion of the head of the Open Dialog Foundation from the EU at the request of Poland a victory for the Russian services, for the ODF having gotten under their skin? That’s what Andrzej Wielowieyski and Marcin Święcicki think.
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Marcin Święcicki, Member of the Polish Sejm, issued a parliamentary question concerning the removal of Lyudmyla Kozlovska from the territory of the EU to the Polish Prime Minister
“I have filed a parliamentary question with the Prime Minister regarding the prohibition of entry into the Schengen Area issued in the case of Lyudmyla Kozlovska ” – this is what Marcin Święcicki Member of the Polish Sejm posted on his Facebook profile on 22 August, 2018.
Presentation of exclusive report on the recent human rights monitoring mission to Kazakhstan
On 15 May 2018, a press conference – co-organised by ODF and FIDU – was held at the premises of the Brussels Press Club. On this occasion, the delegation composed of Antonio Stango and Marcin Święcicki, presented an exclusive report on the recent human rights monitoring mission to Kazakhstan.
Press conference: Presentation of exclusive report of human rights monitoring mission to Kazakhstan
On 15 May 2018, a press conference – co-organised by ODF and the Italian Federation for Human Rights – was held at the premises of the Brussels Press Club. On this occasion, the delegation composed of Antonio Stango and Marcin Święcicki, presented a report on the recent human rights… (read more)
“MPs Święcicki and Wróblewska addressed INTERPOL in defense of victims of abusive Red Notices”
In two letters addressed to the Secretary of INTERPOL, Mr Jürgen Stock and the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF), Members of the Polish Parliament, Mr Marcin Święcicki and Mrs Kornelia Wróblewska expressed their concern over individual cases.
“MPs Święcicki and Wróblewska wrote to the Minister of Justice of Hungary on the extradition of Y. Kadesov”
MPs Mr Marcin Święcicki (Platforma Obywatelska) and Mrs Kornelia Wróblewska (Nowoczesna Ryszarda Petru) addressed the Minister of Justice of Hungary in respect to the extradition of a Kazakh citizen, Mr Yerzhan Kadesov, who fell victim of politically motivated prosecution of Mr Mukhtar Ablyazov.
“Polish MPs sent letters to Kazakhstani authorities on concerns over M. Tokmadi’s detention”
Members of the Polish Parliament, Mr Marcin Święcicki and Mrs Kornelia Wróblewska, urged Kazakhstani government to terminate unlawful practices against Mr Murakthan Tokmadi, Kazakh prominent businessman, arrested on 12 June, 2017, under questionable criminal charges.
Marcin Święcicki: The reports on the ODF are false
On 2 August, Marcin Święcicki, MP of the Civic Platform, was a guest on “24 Pytania – Rozmowa Poranka” broadcast on Polskie Radio 24. The main topic discussed by Katarzyna Adamiak-Sroczyńska included the latest right-wing media reports on the Open Dialog Foundation
EFNI 2016: Violation of human rights in contemporary military conflicts
On 28-30.09.2016, the Open Dialog Foundation joined again the European Forum for New Ideas, held since 2011 in Sopot. The discussion on the violation of human rights in contemporary military conflicts was co-organised by the ODF together with the Initiative of Global Compact Network Poland.
EFNI 2016: Violation of human rights in contemporary military conflicts
On 28-30.09.2016, the Open Dialog Foundation joined again the European Forum for New Ideas, held since 2011 in Sopot. The discussion on the violation of human rights in contemporary military conflicts was co-organised by the ODF together with the Initiative of Global Compact Network Poland.
Invitation for the OSCE ODIHR Human Dimension Implementation Meeting 2016 side-events
The Open Dialog Foundation and the Center for Civil Liberties would like to invite to the OSCE ODIHR Human Dimension Implementation Meeting 2016 side-events (Sofitel Victoria Warsaw, Królewska St. 11, 00-065 Warsaw, Poland).
Summary of a debate within the European Forum for New Ideas 2015: Ukraine, reforms, EU – key recommendations
We have a pleasure to present an overview of the panel discussion: “What reforms are needed in Ukraine to secure its aspirations toward EU Membership?”.
EFNI 2015: “What reforms are needed in Ukraine to secure its aspirations toward EU Membership?” in Sopot, Poland
Between 30 September and 2 October, 2015, business representatives, academics and other personalities from the Polish and European public life gathered at the European Forum for New Ideas in Sopot, Poland.
Will Warsaw have the ‘Heroes of Maidan’ street? Leading Polish media on the ODF’s initiative
Spacerowa Street [which has been nominated for renaming] is located in the immediate vicinity of the Russian Embassy in Warsaw. According to Gazeta Wyborcza, the idea is supported by renowned politicians and activists.
Reply from the Kazakh authorities to the letter from Święcicki on the conditions in which A. Atabek and V. Kuramshin are detained
The Prison Service Committee at the Kazakh Ministry of Internal Affairs has replied to the letter from Marcin Święcicki, MP, concerning the Kazakh dissidents Vadim Kuramshin and Aron Atabek. In their reply, the Kazakh authorities provide an unrealistic vision of idyllic conditions in Kazakh prisons.
Polish parliamentarians appeal to the Spanish Minister of Justice to close the case against a Kazakh activist
In a letter to the Spanish Minister of Justice Rafael Catala, Polish MPs expressed their concern over the detention of Kazakh activist Muratbek Ketebayev in Spain, who has been granted refugee status in Poland.
Euro local government 2014 Poland-Ukraine
On 14th – 16th November, together with the Open Dialog Foundation and the Polish-Ukrainian Business Chamber, the Bemowo Culture Centre is organising a project entitled “Euro local government 2014 Poland-Ukraine”
Families of Kazakh dissidents met with Polish MPs
Askar Aidarkhan – son of the incarcerated poet and civil activist, Aron Atabek, and Ekaterina Kuramshina – the wife of Vadim Kuramshin, human rights activist sentenced to 12 years of imprisonment, met in Warsaw with Polish MPs in late September and early October.
Decentralisation: preliminary results of reforms
Decentralisation in Ukraine, instruments to support the process and development of local governments in the regions were the main themes of the conference on “Decentralisation: preliminary results of reforms.” held at the Ukrinform national press centre in Kiev on 3rd September.
Exhibition: “Faces of EuroMaidan”
On June 24 at 11.00 the Vice Speaker of the Polish Seym, Cezary Grabarczyk, opened the “Faces of EuroMaidan” exhibition in the Seym building.
The ” Faces of EuroMaidan” (Oblicza Euromajdanu) has opened
On June 24 at 11.00 the Vice Speaker of the Polish Seym, Cezary Grabarczyk, opened the “Faces of EuroMaidan” exhibition in the Seym building.
Marcin Święcicki signed an appeal to Ukraine’s authorities
Polish MP, Marcin Święcicki of Platforma Obywatelska (Citizens‘ Platform) addressed an appeal to Ukraine’s authorities urging them to discontinue their relations with the authoritarian regimes of Russia and Kazakhstan concerning the abuse of Interpol systems aimed at persecuting their political oppo
Local government: EU member states”experience vis a vis Ukrainian reality
In Kiev, in the offices of Ukraine’s oldest news agency, Ukrinform (УКРІНФОРМ), on Monday, June 2 a seminar organised by the Open Dialog Foundation was held.
Local Self-Government: Experience of Reforms in EU Countries and the Ukrainian Reality
In Kiev, in the offices of Ukraine’s oldest news agency, Ukrinform, on Monday, June 2 a seminar organised by the Open Dialog Foundation was held
About human rights in the Senate
Human rights and the issue of their observance have become the subject of the conference, which was held in the Senate on 16 December, 2013.
The conference about human rights in the Senate
Human rights and the issue of their observance have become the subject of the conference, which was held in the Senate on 16 December, 2013. The conference was organised by the Legislative Committee and the Human Rights, the Rule of Law and Petitions Committee.
Can Europe turn Nazarbayev into a democrat?
On May15, 2013, during a joint debate held at Collegium Civitas, members of the academic community, world of politics, media and NGOs talked about the shape of Europe’s cooperation with Kazakhstan and the meaning of foreign consultants, advising this authoritarian state on its path towards democracy