Call for Nominations for the 2012 Ion Ratiu Democracy Award
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars welcomes nominations for the 2012 Ion Ratiu Democracy Award. The purpose of the Ion Ratiu Democracy Award (IRDA) is to bring visibility and international recognition to the ideas, ideals and accomplishments of individuals around the world who are working on behalf of democracy.Read more...
Honoring the Memory of Ion Ratiu
One of the strongest voices of the Romanian exile, Ion Ratiu returned to Romania participate at the rebuilding of the Romanian society and participate in the presidential elections. "The best president Romania never had" (as he is often remembered in Romania today) represented his hometown constituency in the Parliament and was an important contributor to the building of a free Romanian press. His legacy lives through the numerous projects and programs the Ratiu Foundations are supporting and implementing in Romania and abroad.
Roundtable on the topic of the freedom of religious beliefs
Tuesday, January 17th from 18:00, CRD hosts a roundtable on the topic of the freedom of religious beliefs as proclaimed for the first time in the Edict of Turda in 1568. We invite you to join us in a discussion regarding the deep historical, social and religious implications of the Edict and how are these reflected in Turda.Read more
Recent Violence in Bahrain - Victoria Nuland Spokesperson U.S. Department of State
The United States is deeply concerned by continuing incidents of violence in Bahrain between police and demonstrators. Officials from the United States Embassy in Manama met today with human rights activist Nabeel Rajab, who was injured during a demonstration on Friday; they also spoke with senior Bahraini government officials regarding the incident.Read more...
The Ratiu Center for Democracy is a non-profit organization which seeks to further the ideals of the late Ion Ratiu, a life-long advocate for democracy. The Center's mission is to encourage non-partisan promotion of the values and behaviors associated with democracy. This mission is accomplished through a wide range of activities at local, national and international levels.
Launched in July 2004, the Ratiu Center for Democracy operates some 20 not-for-profit programs annually in Romania and abroad. With initial support provided by leading faculty members at Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania (founded 1581) and the trustees of the Ratiu Family Foundation, London, United Kingdom (founded 1979), The Ratiu Center for Democracy is a a member of:
