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Filep Samuel Karma – An Activist for Self-Determination
As part of our 25th anniversary, Freedom Now is revisiting our past cases. Filep Samuel Karma was a prominent voice for West Papuan independence.
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Nomination of Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza for the Václav Havel Human Rights Prize 2026
Freedom Now, the Human Rights Foundation, and the Lantos Foundation for Human Rights & Justice are proud to announce their nomination of Ms. Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza for the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) 2026 Václav Havel Human Rights Prize.
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Karakalpakstan/Uzbekistan: CSP reacts to Tazhimuratov verdict
Freedom Now and the Civic Solidarity Platform (CSP) strongly condemn the recent decision by an Uzbekistan court to extend the prison sentence of Karakalpak activist Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov from 16 to 18.5 years.
Kyrgyzstan: UN Working Group Petition Filed on behalf of Tilekmat Kudaibergen uluu
On May 4, 2026, Freedom Now and the law firm Hausfeld LLP filed a petition with the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention on behalf of Kyrgyzstani activist Tilekmat Kudaibergen uulu.
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