The project unites many different international partners and activities during the year 2009 under a non-nation specific, common banner, in order to honour the victims of Communism and to raise awareness of the liberation of the Communist- controlled and/or occupied countries of Eastern, Central and Baltic Europe, the subsequent democratization process, and the transition to free markets and EU memberships.
The project conveys the historical background, the common issues and motives of the liberation struggles, and communicates that the issue of Communist oppression and/or occupation has shaped, and continues to influence, the recent history and the current reality of half the European continent.
The fall of the Soviet Empire and the end of Communist oppression in Eastern, Central and Baltic Europe must be recognized as a historical, Pan-European, and world-important phenomenon, shaped by a common cause and a common historical experience.
A common banner to galvanize support and recognition
The creation of a common banner allows organizations in Europe, the United States and elsewhere to jointly take part in activities and to benefit from the communicative strength of a well-publicized, coordinated and united international effort.
The project takes advantage of the focus on the issues of Human Rights and of liberation from Communism that the Czech and Swedish EU Presidencies will provide.
Becoming a partner
Partnering organizations are offered to display the "1989 - 2009 The 20th Anniversary Of The Liberated And Reunited Europe" alongside their own respective logotypes and symbols, on all materials and during all events relating to this subject matter throughout the year 2009, to show a united stance and a common cause, taking a communicative advantage of being presented under a common banner. Please see here for download links and more information on the criteria for use of the logotype.
The respective logos of all cooperating organizations will be displayed with web links on this web site, together with an activity calendar, links to other relevant organizations and institutions worldwide, as well as links to international efforts such as the Prague Declaration on European Memory and Conciousness, congresses and exhibitions.
Please provide the 1989 – 2009 20th Anniversary Alliance working group with information on your organization, the activities involving use of the Anniversary logotype, and the logotype of your own organization / activity.