Category Archives: IAHR “FHC” (2015 – 2017)

OSCE HDIM statement: Human rights in Uzbekistan after Karimov

President Karimov’s sudden death in September brought to an end his 27-year long rule which was marked by profound disregard for fundamental rights and freedoms, the brutal crushing of dissent and a justice system where torture and arbitrary detentions were the norm.

Prior to Presidential elections scheduled for 4 December 2016, the Acting President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has announced six priority areas for the country, but human rights are not amongst them.

ACTIVITY REPORT (Fiery Hearts Club (FHC) From 1 January to 31 March 2016

Short summary

The Fiery Hearts Club (FHC) has been gradually increasing its activities and audience since its creation, especially with the active support of the FIDH. Recent activities have adressed different thematic issues of human rights interests in Uzbekistan. Contributions from diverse national and international organizations have been and would be welcome to further reinforce activities, as well as to extend contacts.