Integration monitor is a daily Latvian press digest on ethnic minority and society integration issues. The Monitor reviews the biggest Latvian dailies: Diena, Latvijas Avize, Neatkariga (in Latvian language), Vesti Segodnya (in Russian language). In specific cases other information sources are used. Latvian Centre for Human Rights is not responsible for information published by the media.

• Anti-Fascistic Committee would do everything to stop commemorative processions on 16 March
• Chas prints an article by MPs Valerijs Buhvalovs and Jakovs Pliners on uniting of the Russian community in Latvia
• Telegraf reports on funding for ethnic minority NGOs

The Latvian Anti-Fascistic Committee (LAC) has stated that it would do everything to stop commemorative processions held by extreme ultra-right organisations on 16 March - unofficial commemoration day of Latvian WWII legionaries. As reported, several radical organisations are planning to hold procession, while, the LAC is planning to organise an anti-fascistic meeting in the centre of Riga. The LAC has also called on the government not to permit the processions.

The Latvian Anti-Fascistic Committee (LAC) has stated that it would do everything to stop commemorative processions held by extreme ultra-right organisations on 16 March - unofficial commemoration day of Latvian WWII legionaries. As reported, several radical organisations are planning to hold procession, while, the LAC is planning to organise an anti-fascistic meeting in the centre of Riga. The LAC has also called on the government not to permit the processions. Chas, Vesti Segodnya, Telegraf, NRA

Chas prints an article by MPs Valerijs Buhvalovs and Jakovs Pliners (both from FHRUL) on a uniting of the Russian community in Latvia. The MPs believe that the preservation of the Russian community and its development depends on five factors: 1) availability of a wide range of education models in Russian providing qualitative education; 2) intensive implementation of cultural and educational activities by Russian NGOs in Riga and across Latvia; 3) active involvement of Russian businesses in funding cultural and educational projects; 4) direct dialog among NGOs and local and central authorities; and 5) establishment of partnership relations with political parties which protect the rights of ethnic minorities.

Telegraf reports that the amount of state funding allotted for ethnic minority NGOs has increased 10 times over five years. LVL 144,600 (EUR – 205,747) was granted to NGOs in 2006, and LVL 145,000 (EUR 206,316) will be granted in 2007. The Special Assignments Minister for Social Integration Oskars Kastens in an interview with the newspaper has stated that increasing funding demonstrates Latvias serious commitment regarding ethnic minority issues.