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Uzbekistan: High Commissioner Türk Must Raise Human Rights Issues During His Visit
Freedom Now urges High Commissioner Türk to raise human rights issues during his trip to Uzbekistan, including imprisonment of journalists and vague anti-extremism provisions.
Togo: Freedom Now Petition with UN on Behalf of Businessman Abdoul Aziz Goma
Freedom Now and the law firm McKool Smith filed a petition with the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention on behalf of Abdoul Aziz Goma, an Irish citizen of Togolese origin.
Iran: Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani Released from Prison
Freedom Now welcomes reports that Iran released Christian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani from prison on February 26 after nearly five years in detention.
Central Asia: United States Should Raise Human Rights Issues on Sec. Blinken’s Visit
Freedom Now urges Secretary Blinken to place human rights and democracy at the center of his upcoming visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Event: How can Kazakhstan’s Political Reforms Create Real Change?
On Friday, March 3, the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center and Freedom Now will host a discussion on Kazakhstan’s reform agenda.
Uzbekistan: UN Declares Detention of Blogger Otabek Sattoriy to be a Violation of International Law
The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has found that Uzbekistan violated international human rights law by imprisoning blogger Otabek Sattoriy.
Iran: Women’s Rights Activist Saba Kord Afshari Released from Prison
Freedom Now welcomes reports that Iranian women’s rights activist Saba Kord Afshari was released from prison along with other prominent women activists.
Tajikistan: UN Declares Detention of Anti-Corruption Activist Saidnuriddin Shamsiddinov to be a Violation of International Law
The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has found that Tajikistan violated international human rights law by imprisoning anti-corruption activist Saidnuriddin Shamsiddinov.
Belarus: Freedom Now Petitions UN on Behalf of Journalist Igor Losik
Freedom Now and Dechert LLP filed a petition with the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention on behalf of Belarusian journalist Igor Losik
Dispatch from Afghanistan: A War on Women and Civil Society
The Taliban opened a new front in their war on women by banning NGOs from having female employees. Freedom Now spoke to Afghans about this new policy.
Request for Proposals: Small Grants for Middle East/North Africa Region
Freedom Now is pleased to announce that we are accepting proposals for funding from civil society organizations in the MENAT region.
Remembering the January Events in Kazakhstan
Freedom Now recalls the tragedy of the violence and human rights violations which ensued in Kazakhstan in early January 2022, and reiterates calls for accountability for all abuses.
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