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9-10 February 2010, in Moscow, the Council under Russia’s President on civil society Institutions and Human Rights in cooperation with Centre for social development and self-help “Perspective” (Moscow) and Non-profit association “Russlandhilfe e.V.” (Frankfurt-am-Mein) held workshop “Responses of civil society on social problems in the society”. The event took place within framework of the working group “Civil Society” of the Forum “Petersburg Dialogue”.
The event was attended by representatives of Russia’s and Germany’s key non-governmental organisations working in social sphere.
The workshop’s participants stressed the significance of experience exchange between Russia and Germany and importance of joint search for solutions of social problems under conditions of the world economical crisis.
Statement by the Presidential Council on Civil Society Institutions and Human Rightst
Enhancing the legal status of non-profit organisations was on the agenda at the meeting.
In his Presidential Address to the Federal Assembly Mr Medvedev proposed introducing the institution of socially oriented non-profit organisations that would receive all-round support from the state. The President said that he has already signed the corresponding draft law and will send it to the State Duma for examination.
Discussions also focused on implementing the National Anti-Corruption Plan and needed changes to the country’s political and legal systems.
Opening Remarks at Meeting with Council for Civil Society Institutions and Human Rights
Dmitry Medvedev has submitted a bill to the State Duma designed to support socially oriented non-profit organisations
The Council's member Alexey Golovan was appointed as federal children's ombudsman under Russia's President.
