Yearly Archives: 2019
UzbekistanCampaigns, Open Letters and News AlertsDecember 2019
In Uzbekistan, could unfair elections jeopardize human rights advances?
On Sunday, highly anticipated legislative elections will take place in Uzbekistan. In a brief published ahead of the 22 December elections, International Partnership for Human...
KyrgyzstanStatements & Press ReleasesDecember 2019
In Kyrgyzstan, Reporting on Corruption Leads to Attacks and Threats Against Media and Lawyers
Authorities in Kyrgyzstan should immediately cease the harassment of, and investigate threats and attacks against local journalists, lawyers, and activists whose reporting and statements exposed high...
ArmeniaBelarusGeorgiaMoldovaRussiaUkraineOther countriesStatements & Press ReleasesDecember 2019
Facilitating exchange on universal jurisdiction between local and expert NGOs
In November 2019 International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR) hosted a 3 day workshop on universal criminal jurisdiction. The purpose of the workshop was to...
AzerbaijanCampaigns, Open Letters and News AlertsDecember 2019
Azerbaijani Bar Association Must Cease Harassment of Human Rights Lawyers
The undersigned organisations are concerned over the initiation of disciplinary measures by the Azerbaijani Bar Association against the human rights lawyers Nemat Kerimli and...
AzerbaijanReports & Briefing PapersDecember 2019
New report: Freedom of religion and belief in Azerbaijan
New report by International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR) and Human Rights Club analyses the existing national legislative framework regulating the exercise of the right...
AzerbaijanCampaigns, Open Letters and News AlertsDecember 2019
Open Letter to the Presidium of the Azerbaijani Bar Association
The undersigned organisations condemn the disproportionate disciplinary measures by the Azerbaijani Bar Association against Azerbaijani human rights lawyer Shahla Humbatova on 27 November 2019....
TurkmenistanReports & Briefing PapersDecember 2019
Turkmenistan: the state reinforces propaganda campaigns following rumours of the president’s death
This report reviews the protection of freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly in Turkmenistan from the beginning of July to the beginning of...
KyrgyzstanStatements & Press ReleasesDecember 2019
Joint Letter: NGOs urge Kyrgyzstan to ensure Azimjon Askarov’s right to a fair trial
In a joint letter, International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR) together with 6 other international human rights and press freedom organisations, call on Gulbara...
RussiaStatements & Press ReleasesNovember 2019
Russia: “Foreign Agents” Bill Threatens Journalists
Amendment Would Extend Restrictions to Individuals, Including Bloggers
A bill before the Russian parliament that would expand the status of “foreign agents” to private persons,...
UzbekistanReports & Briefing PapersNovember 2019
Uzbekistan: Submission to the UN Committee Against Torture
On Tuesday, 12 November, the UN Committee against Torture will review Uzbekistan's fifth periodic report on the implementation of the UN Convention against Torture...