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The Meaning of the Centers for Pluralism for Belarus 39 36 Stojan Obradoviæ and Eric Chenoweth 37 Looking at the nearly ten years of NIJ’s existence, STINA is proud of its The Meaning of the Centers for achievements. Its work was not spectacular – we did not aim for splashy sto- ries. But it was significant and important. NIJ was alone in covering some of Pluralism for Belarus the key transition stories of this period, whether it was the prevalence of cor- ruption, the political uses of ethnic conflict and nationalism, the misuses of by Vincuk Viaèorka and Siarhiej Mackieviè privatization, or the ignored stories of civil society. Most importantly, the NIJ covered the development of democracy – and lack thereof – in the postcom- Vincuk Viaèorka is chairman of Belarus’ leading opposition party, the Belarus munist region. We brought to light the parties, individuals, and processes that Popular Front (BPF), which was founded in 1988. He is also the founder and for- many media ignored, but which proved to be among the most important mer chairman of the Belarus Center for Pluralism, the Civil Society Center- actors in the decade’s key democratic events. Supolnasc, a Center for Pluralism begun in 1996. Siarhiej Mackieviè is Supolnasc’s Today, due to sudden financial difficulties, the NIJ has had to suspend current chairman. He was chief of the National Headquarters of the non-partisan service temporarily. Nevertheless, it is planning further development and electoral mobilization campaign “Vybirai” (Choose) in 2001 and is vice chairman growth in the future. The goal of the Network of Independent Journalists is of the Assembly of Pro-Democratic NGOs. to create a strong media channel that can offer better, more informed, and more accurate reporting and analysis on Central and Eastern Europe and the Conditions in Belarus former Soviet Union and the problems the region faces in its transition from Belarus is not a typical transitional country. Today, it is the only country communism to democracy. The NIJ tries to create a new forum for compar- in East-Central Europe with a dictatorial regime. Its citizens enjoy much less ing the experiences of the countries in the region, how they address common freedom now than they did even in the waning years of communism. Belarus problems, and strengths and weaknesses of different political alternatives. is additionally the only country in the region whose leadership has attacked Equally important, though, is the goal of the NIJ to strengthen ties between the national and cultural identity of the populace and is seriously talking about independent journalists and newspapers and to enhance their professional- giving up the country’s independence to Russia. This comes at a time when all ism, both for serving their readers and for effectively building a free and of its neighbors are increasing their independence from Russia and declaring democratic media. For the next period, the NIJ intends to promote its service that they are choosing Europe. to a wider audience and increase the number of users, create a larger and bet- Social and political life in Belarus is reminiscent of late Soviet times, ter selection of texts, increase the network of journalists, improve production, when all forms of insubordination to the antidemocratic regime were seen as establish a special features service on key regions and themes in this transi- political opposition. Therefore, there are still no well-defined boundaries tion region, and, importantly, commercialize its weekly and special features between political, social, and labor union activities in Belarusan society. Just as in Soviet times, democracy, national independence and Belarusan cultural services. identity are seen by democratic society as a single goal. On the other hand, what small experience there has been with relative democracy has resulted in a flurry of development among non-governmental organizations (NGOs), which observers sometimes erroneously take as a sign of normalcy in their approach to the country. Since Belarus was under Russian and Soviet control for the last 200 years, national independence and cultural identity are key issues here. The first inde- pendent initiative groups of the 1980s were culturally oriented, and many non- governmental organizations today concern themselves with culture, language, and historical memory. In Belarus, independence and a renaissance of nation- al identity are synonymous with a return to European and Euro-Atlantic dem- ocratic values. 38 Vincuk Viaèorka and Siarhiej Mackieviè The Meaning of the Centers for Pluralism for Belarus 39 tremendously significant for us. We found out that democrats were experienc- ing similar problems in many postcommunist countries and realized how important it is to exchange information and to pull together. She introduced us to the Centers for Pluralism program and invited us to participate. The formal founding of Centar Supolnasc was in July 1995. Its goal was a resurgence of democracy and pro-independence activity on the level (and for the development) of civil society. The founding members were people active in Belarusan social and political life since the 1980s, such as Ales Bialacki and Hienadz Sahanovic, as well as younger people. The center began operating the same year. The number of people and organizations working with the center grew steadily, and the contacts thus formed began to bear fruit, especially with “informal” initiative groups. We began to function as an informational and educational resource center for other NGOs, stimulating new initiative groups and seeking out leaders. According to the latest data, we now work with about 150 organizations and initiative groups. The mission of Centar Supolnasc is not just to carry out edu- cational programs and publishing and providing resources for other NGOs. It is to advance ideas and values that matter through such activities. At the end of 1997, we began cours- Lenin remains in a commanding position in Belarus outside the Parliament. Credit: IDEE es for young Belarusan regional leaders. This is the context in which Centar Supolnasc works. Its mission is pro- It was our first large educational project. moting the values of freedom, democracy, civil society, and independence. We held a series of seminars for 50 par- The Genesis of Supolnasc ticipants from around Belarus who were leaders of registered and unregistered The name of the organization was taken from a samizdat bulletin of the public organizations and initiative 1980s called the Confederation of Belarusan Supolka, which brought togeth- groups. We gathered together a group of er young participants in the freedom and democracy movement of the time. Belarusan instructors for these courses, Centar Supolnasc considers itself the inheritor of the ideals of that movement. among them: Dr. Piotra Sadouski, mem- The tasks that democratically inclined citizens of Belarus took on then are, ber of the 12th Supreme Council; Dr. unfortunately, the same ones that stand before us today, all these years later. Valancin Holubieu, philologist and first Democracy, respect for human rights, and liberation from disgraceful colonial Belarusan ambassador to Germany; Dr. dependence have yet to be achieved in Belarusan society. The enthusiasm of Lavon Barsceuski, one of the founders of the Belarusan Humanities Lyceum, Vincuk Viaèorka, chairman of the Belarus democrats in the first years after the fall of the USSR proved unjustified. Popular Front, with BPF vice chairman Viktar Instead, an aggressive populist dictator took power with the support of certain and many others. At the end of the proj- Ivaskieviè, outside the Supreme Court, which political elements in Russia. But it was clear even before then that a painstak- ect, we published a textbook based on denied the latter’s appeal of a two year sen- ing rebuilding of society would be necessary to overcome the Soviet heritage. material from the seminars, discussions tence of “deprivation of liberty” and “involun- and lectures. The majority of those who tary labor” for “slandering the president” as edi- The communist nomenklatura, against whom many of us fought in the 1970s tor-in-chief of Rabocy (Worker) newspaper. At and 1980s, has successfully adapted itself to the new conditions and remained attended have since become public and the detention facility in Baranavicy (Brest in control, which has demoralized society and led to disappointment with the political leaders and journalists. region) where he is serving his sentence, he transition. Non-partisan does not mean apoliti- was elected to head the “open-type corrective labor facility’s soviet.” A crucial moment in the genesis of Centar Supolnasc came in 1993 with cal. Centar Supolnasc gets its orienta- tion from members of various demo- Credit: The Right to Freedom (Viasna Human the meeting held by Irena Lasota, president of IDEE, with Belarusan partici- Rights Center) pants in the 1980s freedom movement – the same people who founded demo- cratic parties, as long as they are truly cratic political structures in the late 1980s and early 1990s. That meeting was democratic political forces. The Centar invites members of the Belarusan 40 Vincuk Viaèorka and Siarhiej Mackieviè The Meaning of the Centers for Pluralism for Belarus 41 Popular Front Party, United Civil Party, Social Democratic Hramada, and network of partner organizations in the regions. They are generally located in other parties of the Coordination Council of Democratic Forces to serve as the “second cities” of the regions, that is, not in regional capitals. Today, lecturers and trainers. there are 14 organizations in that network, in Barysau, Zodzina, Maladecna, Today, Centar Supolnasc’s activity on the national level consists of pub- Ivianiec, Salihorsk, Baranavicy, Navapolacak, Horki, Svietlahorsk, Pinsk, lishing, education, and working with Belarusan regions. Its latest programs in- Lida, Slucak, Marjina Horka, and Niasviz. Their task is to establish them- clude training of young leaders of regional organizations; training courses for selves as a stable force in the local civil society and to provide information local activists on legal aspects of civil rights defense; training for journalists and material support to NGOs in their region.
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