Annual Conference on Human Rights 2014: “Dignity in the context of human rights” Mary O’Hagan National Democratic Institute, Ukraine.

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Annual Conference on Human Rights 2014: “Dignity in the context of human rights” Mary O’Hagan National Democratic Institute, Ukraine

Why are Ukrainians so determined to reform their political system?

What progress has been made so far? Successful elections Crimson Hexagon Search Term: Poroshenko Russian and Ukrainian Language sources: Twitter, Facebook, Blogs

What Progress has been made so far? Reform-minded Parliament Actual Results Parties in Parliament: 11 Parties needed to form a majority: 3 Vacant seats: 27 (6%) Percentage of women MPs: 11% Percentage of self-nominated MPs: 23% Party lists only Parties in Parliament: 6 Parties needed to form a majority: 2 Vacant seats: 0 (0%) Percentage of women MPs: 20% Percentage of self-nominated MPs: 0%

What progress has been made so far? Resurgent civil society

What needs to happen now? Inclusive discussion about reforms 2014 Parliamentary Elections: Turnout Map

What needs to happen now? Emergence of new leaders