A new centre designed to promote civic engagement in post-Soviet countries
has formally begun operating in Prague. Backed, among others, by Czech
charity People in Need, the Prague Civil Society Centre is seeking to
cultivate values such as openness and human rights in countries including
Belarus, Russia, Armenia, Georgia and Ukraine. The move comes amidst
growing tensions between the West and Vladimir Putin’s Russia. I spoke
with Rostislav Valvoda, head of the centre, and began by asking him to
explain its mission: …read more
Source: Radio Prague
