Justice in #Uzbekistan: Prominent lawyer Sergei Mayorov offers an insider account of what it’s like to defend clients in a system rigged from the outset.
“These are not judges. They are officials carrying out the state’s will.”
https://t.co/sJDNAhbEEd
So saddened to hear about Kamola Makhmudova’s passing. She was a shining star of the Uzbek diaspora in 🇬🇧, true O’zbekistonlik; driving force behind wonderful initiatives, incl Uzbek Culture Festival. Will be missing her greatly. My thoughts and prayers with her friends & family.
Вышла статья, которую я начала писать 8 марта. В ней я стараюсь показать, насколько мужской взгляд превалирует в дискуссиях о женщинах в 🇺🇿 . Так же я call out историка Алимджанова и других "прогрессивных" мужчин.
https://t.co/GHbqJF7g3r
✊🌏Today 27 February is the #WorldNGODay! The best thing we can do for independent NGOs in #Uzbekistan is a favourable legal environment for transparent registration and free operation, building their institutional capacities and treating them as equal partners by gov. bodies!
Численность страны 35 млн человек, но кол-во НПО по правам человека пальцами сосчитать, тут ещё более 10 раз отказы в регистрации.
А такие НПО очень сильно нужны.
Attempt #13, Uzbekistan: For years, former political prisoner and activist Azam Turgunov has been trying to open an NGO - Human Rights House - in Tashkent. He is a veteran of Justice Ministry's rejections. (Worth noting he is not alone) His appeal was denied today by Tashkent City Administrative Court. His lawyer Sergey Mayorov sees this as a clear signal that the Uzbek government does want an independent rights org.
Convicted for threatening the constitutional order, Turgunov was behind bars 2008 - 2017, including in Jasliq, which is now closed. When he was released, the international community welcomed the news as a concrete step that puts into action President Mirziyoyev’s human rights reforms.
Abdulla Qodiriy is not guilty! The Supreme Court of Uzbekistan has overturned the decision of 1926, when the writer was found guilty in criticism of USSR and sentenced to death. His name is cleared. Another victim of Soviet Repressions found justice. Too late, but still matter.
🙌Jobs for All! @gazeta_uz published success stories of two young persons with disabilities whose inclusive employment was supported by our specialised recruitment web portal Ish Plus led by our NGO @SharoitPlus. Big thanks to the author @JahongirAzimov1! https://t.co/L84INhAOJV
4. Despite the implementation depending on 🇺🇿 political will I hope such a dialogue and interest of the EU plays a role in forming a trajectory of relations and helps the advocacy.
1. There is a whole report/resolution of the European Parliament on Uzbekistan. Among other important topics, I've highlighted several I was glad to see, including paragraphs about restoring the rights of wrongfully imprisoned released, reforming https://t.co/ssKTCZPNXX
3. as it "stresses that EU funding should be conditional on the improvement of the human rights situation. ("with an additional EUR 7 million earmarked for supporting human rights and civil society organisations")