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Montenegro: Defense reform brings greater security

PODGORICA, Montenegro – 24 January, 2012 – Montenegro’s Boka Bay is a place of striking beauty. Only a few years ago, this unique place faced a dire threat : 128 tonnes of toxic fuel, once destined to propel anti-ship rockets, was stored on the shore at risk of leaking from outdated storage tanks. Find out more about the clean up that helped remove this environmental and safety threat. 

Farmers regain access to traditional pastures, help protect land

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan – 16 January, 2012 – "Sandyk is a distant pasture which was used by my ancestors throughout the centuries," says Kanat Isabekov, a farmer from the mountainous Suusamyr valley in Kyrgyzstan.

"But last year, I had to stop using the pasture because of a car accident on the difficult road to the pasture. Now I let my cattle graze in a pasture nearby, which is used by all the residents of our village."

2012: A milestone for access to justice in Montenegro

PODGORICA, Montenegro – 9 January, 2012 –In an effort to provide equal access to justice for all, Montenegro opened its first legal aid office.

"Opening of the first legal aid office is important in the overall judicial system, because it provides equal access to justice for all, regardless of financial or social status," said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice, Duško Marković.