April 2004 ойлик архив
Nominated women: Mutabar Tadjibayeva
Country: Uzbekistan
C i t a t i o n :
“The struggle for peace begins with the struggle for spiritual peace and tranquility within people. This is only possible when observance of human rights and freedom for everyone is provided.”
W o r k c o n t e x t :
Uzbekistan s transition to democracy has been difficult. The old Soviet system has left its mark on local authorities. The Constitution is widely ignored, rights and freedoms are abused and corruption is rampant.