UzbekistanStatements & Press ReleasesJune 2021
Eighth time lucky? Human Rights House to apply for official registration again
Later in June 2021 Agzam Turgunov, human rights defender and former political prisoner, and his colleagues will submit an application to register their human...
UzbekistanStatements & Press ReleasesJune 2021
Uzbekistan: NGOs join the UN WGAD in calling for the immediate release of former...
On 31 May 2021, the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UN WGAD) informed the applicant of its conclusions that the detention of...
ArmeniaAzerbaijanStatements & Press ReleasesReports & Briefing PapersJune 2021
New report finds evidence troops committed war crimes during Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
There is strong evidence that Azerbaijani and Armenian armed forces committed war crimes during last year’s 44-day war over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh,...
UzbekistanStatements & Press ReleasesJune 2021
Uzbekistan: authorities must investigate allegations of torture against Alexander Trofimov
International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR) and the Association for Human Rights in Central Asia (AHRCA) are concerned about recent allegations that Alexander Trofimov,...
UzbekistanStatements & Press ReleasesJune 2021
The case of the blogger Miraziz Bazarov has become an indicator of the right...
Interview with defence lawyer Sergei Mayorov about his client, blogger Miraziz Bazarov
Miraziz Bazarov’s name has recently been quoted on social networks and widely mentioned...
ArmeniaAzerbaijanBelarusGeorgiaKazakhstanKyrgyzstanRussiaTajikistanTurkmenistanUkraineUzbekistanStatements & Press ReleasesReports & Briefing PapersMay 2021
Together for Human Rights in 2020: IPHR Annual Report
2020 has been intense, a year of adaptation, innovation and mutual support. Together we explored new methods of interaction, of living together while protecting...
Statements & Press ReleasesCampaigns, Open Letters and News AlertsMay 2021
We are hiring: Grants Officer (IPHR Tbilisi office)
IPHR is recruiting a Grants Officer to ensure the management of projects undertaken together with implementing Partners of IPHR. The position is based in...
BelarusStatements & Press ReleasesMay 2021
Supplementary information for the ICC in light of detention of Roman Protasevich
On 19 May 2021, International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR), in collaboration with Global Diligence LLP, Truth Hounds and Norwegian Helsinki Committee submitted a...
BelarusStatements & Press ReleasesMay 2021
The Situation in Belarus: Crimes Against Humanity of Deportation and Persecution
“Accountability for the violence and ruthlessness we have witnessed over the last nine months is long overdue. We call on the ICC to initiate...
ArmeniaAzerbaijanStatements & Press ReleasesReports & Briefing PapersJune 2021
New report finds evidence troops committed war crimes during Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
There is strong evidence that Azerbaijani and Armenian armed forces committed war crimes during last year’s 44-day war over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh,...
ArmeniaAzerbaijanBelarusGeorgiaKazakhstanKyrgyzstanRussiaTajikistanTurkmenistanUkraineUzbekistanStatements & Press ReleasesReports & Briefing PapersMay 2021
Together for Human Rights in 2020: IPHR Annual Report
2020 has been intense, a year of adaptation, innovation and mutual support. Together we explored new methods of interaction, of living together while protecting...
KyrgyzstanReports & Briefing PapersMay 2021
Worsening climate for free speech: spate of threats and attacks against journalists and activists
This is an update on the protection of the freedoms of expression, association and assembly in Kyrgyzstan from January to April 2021, prepared by...
TajikistanReports & Briefing PapersMay 2021
Tajikistan: Crackdown on independent media outlets, lawyers and political activists continues
This report which covers developments affecting the freedoms of expression, association and peaceful assembly in Tajikistan was prepared by International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR) for...
TurkmenistanReports & Briefing PapersMay 2021
Turkmenistan: new internet restrictions, new cases of persecution of outspoken activists
This update covers developments relating to the freedoms of expression, association and peaceful assembly in Turkmenistan from December 2020 to March 2021. International Partnership for...
KazakhstanReports & Briefing PapersApril 2021
Wave of political repression: witch hunts for activists, marred elections and scores of arrests
This report covers developments on the freedoms of expression, association and peaceful assembly in Kazakhstan from July 2020 to January 2021. It was prepared...
BelarusStatements & Press ReleasesReports & Briefing PapersMarch 2021
Violations of the rights of creative professionals, activists and artists during the post-election crackdown...
This joint report by Belarusian PEN Centre, Civic Solidarity Platform (CSP), International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR) and Truth Hounds, presents information obtained from...
KyrgyzstanReports & Briefing PapersFebruary 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Civil society flags threats to democracy, human rights and the rule of law...
This is an update on the protection of the freedoms of expression, association and assembly in Kyrgyzstan from October 2020 to January 2021. International...
KazakhstanReports & Briefing PapersJanuary 2021
Far from free and fair – An overview of violations of fundamental freedoms during...
As voters went to the polls on 10 January 2021 for a parliamentary election offering a meager selection of pro–government candidates, dozens of peaceful...
KyrgyzstanCampaigns, Open Letters and News AlertsMay 2021
One World 2021: Screening of the film ‘Last Chance for Justice’
On 4 June at 12:30 CET, One World in Brussels, in cooperation with the European Parliament, International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR), the Committee...
Statements & Press ReleasesCampaigns, Open Letters and News AlertsMay 2021
We are hiring: Grants Officer (IPHR Tbilisi office)
IPHR is recruiting a Grants Officer to ensure the management of projects undertaken together with implementing Partners of IPHR. The position is based in...
AzerbaijanStatements & Press ReleasesCampaigns, Open Letters and News AlertsFebruary 2021
Call for applications: Youth Voice Program for content creators from Azerbaijan
Meydan TV and International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR) are calling for applications for the “Youth Voice” program. This call is for journalists, writers,...
TurkmenistanStatements & Press ReleasesCampaigns, Open Letters and News AlertsFebruary 2021
Turkmenistan: Follow through on pledge to allow visits of UN special procedures
Turkmen Initiative for Human Rights (TIHR) and International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR) have sent an open letter to Turkmenistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs...
Statements & Press ReleasesCampaigns, Open Letters and News AlertsFebruary 2021
Call on EIB shareholders to take steps on Human Rights
At the occasion of the European Investment Bank (EIB) annual dialogue with civil society on the 2nd of February, IPHR joins 15 organisations in...
Statements & Press ReleasesEventsDecember 2020
Launch of the Human Rights Impact Hub and call for applications
International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR) is pleased to announce the launch of the Human Rights Impact Hub. The hub is designed to provide...
TajikistanStatements & Press ReleasesCampaigns, Open Letters and News AlertsNovember 2020
Patience won’t help, women’s support groups will: Supporting victims of domestic violence in Tajikistan
On the first day of the UN Campaign “16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence” International Partnership for Human Rights and Nazoti-Kudakon are launching...
KazakhstanKyrgyzstanTajikistanTurkmenistanUzbekistanStatements & Press ReleasesCampaigns, Open Letters and News AlertsNovember 2020
Trial Monitoring Training in Central Asia: Call for Applications
The Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ) and International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR) are calling for applications from human rights defenders, activists and practitioners...
AzerbaijanStatements & Press ReleasesCampaigns, Open Letters and News AlertsSeptember 2020
Open letter to President Aliyev: Raising concerns in regard to the sentencing of Tofiq...
International Partnership for Human Rights prepared an open letter to the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev to raise our concerns in regard to the...
KazakhstanKyrgyzstanTajikistanTurkmenistanUzbekistanStatements & Press ReleasesCovid-19February 2021
Central Asia’s COVID-19 Crisis
The global COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated Central Asia’s pre-existing patterns of censorship and repression. The governments of the region have used this public health...
UzbekistanCovid-19Reports & Briefing PapersDecember 2020
Human rights impact assessment of the Covid-19 response in Uzbekistan
A new briefing paper prepared by International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR) and Association for Human Rights in Central Asia (AHRCA) examines the human rights...
TurkmenistanStatements & Press ReleasesCovid-19December 2020
Turkmenistan: No lasting security without human rights
The international community should send unequivocal message on neutrality anniversary
During this week’s lavish celebrations of the 25th anniversary of the declaration of state neutrality,...
UzbekistanStatements & Press ReleasesCovid-19December 2020
Reforming healthcare in Uzbekistan: What role for the international community?
“The recent COVID-19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on the underlying weaknesses in the healthcare system in Uzbekistan – it is vital that urgent...
KazakhstanCovid-19Reports & Briefing PapersNovember 2020
Key human rights concerns in Kazakhstan: Briefing papers for the EU-Kazakhstan Human Rights Dialogue
On the occasion of the EU-Kazakhstan Human Rights Dialogue, International Partnership for Human Rights together with partners issued two briefings of concerns about ongoing...