Sec. 101. Support for democratic governance and civil society in Ukraine
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The President is authorized and encouraged to provide assistance to support democracy and civil society, including community-based and faith-based organizations, in Ukraine by undertaking the activities described in subsection (b). The activities described in this subsection are— improving democratic governance, transparency, accountability, rule of law, and anti-corruption efforts; supporting Ukrainian efforts to foster greater unity among people and regions of the country, combat anti-Semitism and discrimination, and promote respect for religious freedom; supporting the people and Government of Ukraine in preparing to conduct and participate in free and fair elections, including through domestic and international election monitoring; assisting Ukraine in diversifying its economy, trade, and energy supplies, including at the national, regional, and local levels; strengthening democratic institutions and political and civil society organizations; and expanding free and unfettered access to independent media of all kinds in Ukraine and assisting with the protection of journalists and civil society activists who have been targeted for free speech activities.
There is authorized to be appropriated to the President $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2014 to carry out this section.