Ilya Jones

Regional adviser for Central Asia @Saferworld, based in Bishkek

[Ilya Jones @ilyajones11]

An excellent start to the new Warpod series, with insightful commentary from @KassenovaNargis on developments in #CentralAsia - including how world events are shaping the region's internal dynamics and external engagements. Looking forward to part 2!

[Warpod @war_pod]

🎙️Warpod is back!

Get ready for new #WarPod! Join us for discussions with global experts about the trends shaping contemporary security policy with our new hosts, @charlie_linney and @LewiBrooks.

The first episode of the year will be released on January 23rd. Stay tuned!

[Ilya Jones @ilyajones11]

We have two exciting positions to join our #CentralAsia team: the first - based in Osh, Tashkent or Bishkek - is managing a regional project; the second managing a civil society project in #Uzbekistan, based in Tashkent. More information on our site: https://t.co/PByxy1tqDR

[Ilya Jones @ilyajones11]

Great to work with @jordan_street07 on this article for @just_security on the planned meeting of Central Asian leaders with Biden later this month, where we highlight some potential priority issues for the meeting and for future engagement.

[Saferworld @Saferworld]

#CentralAsian leaders are supposed to meet with @POTUS later this month, in a historic first.

@ilyajones11 @jordan_street07's latest @just_security article features 3 priority recommendations for the #US to consider during the C5+1 Summit:

[Ilya Jones @ilyajones11]

Great to work with @SRakhimshoeva on this @USIP piece on the important role of civil society in supporting a more people-centered and inclusive approach to building greater security in Central Asia: https://t.co/mwWRffQlsJ

[Saferworld @Saferworld]

NEW: After facing unprecedented challenges last year, what lessons can #CentralAsia learn to prevent conflict from resurfacing?

In this @USIP article, @ilyajones11 & @SRakhimshoeva suggest that it's time for a new approach to security in the region: https://t.co/zuYcbk9ZnI

[Khirad Kargasov @khirad82]

Critical security issues in Central Asia are often overlooked. Our colleagues highlight the underlying problems that require urgent attention. Don't miss this insightful comment piece on security priorities in the region. https://t.co/6agvnsk45D

[Ilya Jones @ilyajones11]

I'm always really impressed by the mentors for this project, who lead peer support groups across #Kyrgyzstan, providing space to discuss a range of mental health pressures around family, discrimination, stigma & conflict. Stay tuned for updates on their #peacebuilding campaigns

[Saferworld @Saferworld]

NEW: "Mental health is as important as physical health."

Funded by @UNPeacebuilding, we've set up #mentalhealth support groups for young people in #Kyrgyzstan.

We interviewed 2 mentors about their experience leading the groups here: https://t.co/bu6PIyMUXP

[Ilya Jones @ilyajones11]

@Hulegu My air monitor often maxes out at 500 AQI indoors...

[Ilya Jones @ilyajones11]

Honoured to have contibuted a chapter to this collection - now that I've got my hands on a hard copy, I'm looking forward to digging into the other chapters! Very impressive work from the editors involved in putting this together.

[OSCE Academy @OSCE_Academy]

Great News! The 3rd edition of the OSCE Academy open access compilation series on Transformation and Development in the OSCE Region (2022) was published by Springer!

The link to the publication: https://t.co/kiZeiUIXfp

Editors: @AnjaMihr @PaoloBottleneck Dr. Brigitte Weiffen

[Saferworld @Saferworld]

"Everyone has the right to choose their religion & we need to respect the opinions of others."

Different ideas on the role of religion have led to tensions in #Kyrgyzstan. Mutakalim has been promoting religious tolerance to address this issue: https://t.co/0HDJRt8QYX

[Ilya Jones @ilyajones11]

Now available in Uzbek!

[Ilya Jones @ilyajones11]

Hot off the presses, our briefing draws on lessons & experiences working on peace and security in 3 regions of #Uzbekistan with partners @IA_jizzakh @Istiqbolliavlod. Recommendations, analysis and some stories from communities in here on women's rights & #reintegration.

[Ilya Jones @ilyajones11]

It was great to speak with some of those involved in this initiative, which raised awareness on a wide range of issues that young people face in Kyrgyzstan. Hopefully more performances to come!

[Saferworld @Saferworld]

For #InternationalYouthDay last week, we are sharing the story of Agerkech, a youth org in #Kyrgyzstan who are working to address many community issues, including school bullying.

Read how they use theatre to raise awareness & address bullying: https://t.co/Uc0x0vPNvd

[Ilya Jones @ilyajones11]

Hot off the presses, our briefing draws on lessons & experiences working on peace and security in 3 regions of #Uzbekistan with partners @IA_jizzakh @Istiqbolliavlod. Recommendations, analysis and some stories from communities in here on women's rights & #reintegration.

[Saferworld @Saferworld]

NEW: Civil society has a strong role to play in addressing people’s concerns in today’s changing #Uzbekistan.

Our latest briefing shares our experiences working with partners @Istiqbolliavlod & @IA_jizzakh to build locally led collaborative platforms: https://t.co/WEyTcnkr3T

[NGO 'Istiqlol Avlodi' @IA_jizzakh]

On April 7-8th, Jizzakh regional NGO "Istiqlol Avlodi" and international NGO "Saferworld" held "Advocacy workshop" for partner CSOs within the framework of the project "Supporting women-led civil society organizations in Uzbekistan to build peace and security" financed by USIP.

[Ilya Jones @ilyajones11]

Spotted from the window - rally in support of Russia with song and dance...

[Saferworld @Saferworld]

“I always tell my staff that nothing is impossible or unachievable"

After spending 30 years as an accomplished engineer, Rano Nuridinova is now a passionate civil society leader. In this interview, she talks about her work, future goals & motivations: https://t.co/hgQFfJiLKa

[Saferworld @Saferworld]

For International Women's Day 2022, we spoke to Rano Nuridinova (Director of Istiqbolli Avlod Namangan) about the work that women-led organisations are doing in #Uzbekistan & their role in supporting survivors of violence: https://t.co/hgQFfJiLKa

#IWD2022 #BreakTheBias

[Ilya Jones @ilyajones11]

@Abdieff @nivayau Thanks Kanat, this looks interesting!