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One on OnePavel Vesely - building schools in rural Afghanistan
In today's One on One, Pavla Horakova's guest is Pavel Vesely. Pavel has
spent a year in Afghanistan, working as the head of a mission run by the
Czech humanitarian organisation, the People in Need Foundation.
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Current AffairsCzech government to publish regular annual report on arms exports
Historically, the former Czechoslovakia was a world leader in the
production and export of armaments. Although the weapons industry has
declined here since 1989, the Czech Republic is still a significant arms
exporter. Now, as EU accession arrives, the country will be expected to
adhere to the EU Code of Conduct on Arms Exports, which aims to ensure the
ethical regulation of the arms trade within the European Union.
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Current AffairsHomeless census: 3,100 rough sleepers in Prague
Homelessness was virtually unknown in this country under communism,
although it existed in various covert forms. After 1989 big cities,
especially the capital Prague, witnessed an influx of people from around
the country who found themselves without a job and a permanent address.
The cities were totally unprepared, but over the years, a number of
institutions started offering short-term and long-term assistance to the
homeless. To be able to offer more targeted services, the City of Prague,
together with several NGOs, have carried out the first ever homeless
census whose results have just come out.
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One on OneDavid C. Murphy - a man at home in the NGO sector
Listeners of "Czech Books" will perhaps already be familiar with
Jan's guest in today's One on One - David C. Murphy who works at one of
Prague's prominent NGOs Nova Skola - New School - aimed at promoting
multiculturalism and helping minorities in the Czech Republic. Recently
Jan met with the charismatic American at Prague's Imperial Café, asking
David Murphy why he chose Prague in the early 90s, as well as how he
looked back on his involvement in the not-for-profit sector over the
years.
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Current AffairsCafé Vesmirna opens exhibition of photographs featuring people with mental disabilities
On Monday, Prague's cosy little Café Vesmirna, just off Wenceslas Square,
opened an exhibition of photographs featuring people with disabilities.
The exhibition was organised by the Mame Otevreno (Are We Open?) NGO,
dedicated to the integration of people with mental disabilities into the
work force and society in general. The exhibits on show are the work of
photographer Petr Kralik, who was approached by Mame Otevreno to accompany
its clients in their everyday lives. Dita Asiedu spoke to the
organisation's fundraiser Helena Kalasova, who says it has come a long way
since its foundation six years ago:
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Current AffairsCzechs take action against growing repression in Eastern Tibet
On Wednesday March 10, 2004, people around the world commemorate the 45th
anniversary of the Tibetan uprising that was crushed by the Chinese
communist army. Oppression in Tibet is not just a matter of the past and
the night before the anniversary a candlelight procession was held in 12
cities in the Czech Republic. The symbolic event was dedicated to a
Tibetan political prisoner, and is part of a worldwide campaign
coordinated in the Czech Republic. The Buddhist leader Tenzin Delek
Rinpoche, is currently being held by the Chinese authorities and may be
executed as soon as this April. More
Current AffairsDrug abuse in the Czech Republic on the decrease
The Czech Republic has overcome a past "boom" in drug abuse and
the situation is now far more stable. The government now wants to focus
more on the prevention of organised crime, illegal drugs sales and
distribution, as well as the negative health impacts on continuing drug
abusers.
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Current AffairsNGO Arnika launches Save the Trees campaign
The construction boom of recent years has proved to be a serious threat to
trees in many Czech towns and cities. Trees which have been part of the
landscape for decades and sometimes for over a century are disappearing
overnight. The NGO Arnika has now decided to help the public to put up a
fight for them - by launching a nation wide Save the Trees campaign.
Martin Skalsky of Arnika explains what it is all about:
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Talking PointCity of Prague and charities carry out first ever census of homeless people
Around three hundred people gathered in Prague's St. Thomas Church on
Thursday evening to receive final instructions before they scattered
around the city in order to carry out what was to be the first ever census
of homeless people in the Czech capital.
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Current AffairsIs published information the key to transparency?
The public administration has become more acutely aware of the value of
cooperation with the NGO sector. Such co-operation is vital for the
democratic development of institutions in the Czech Republic. It was not
like this, however, at the beginning of the 90s. Now, though, the Ministry
of Justice along with Transparency International have just published a
database, which they hope will speed up business registration in the Czech
Republic. More
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