Tashkent, Uzbekistan — 22 November 2025. A two-day training program titled “From Local Problems to Advocacy Solutions” was successfully conducted in Tashkent, bringing together representatives of non-governmental organizations and civil society from across the country. The event was organized by the Representative Office of the Association of Central Asia in Uzbekistan in partnership with the British Embassy […]
On 21 November 2025, a two-day training program titled “From Local Problems to Advocacy Solutions” began in Tashkent for representatives of non-governmental organizations and civil society activists. The event is organized by the Representative Office of the “Association of Central Asia” in Uzbekistan in partnership with the British Embassy in Tashkent, and in close cooperation with the […]
By Pulat Ahunov, Chairman of the Sweden-based Association Central Asia On May 27, 2025, an administrative offense report was filed against civil society activist Gulnoz Mamarasulova, director of the Uzbekistan branch of the Association Central Asia, following a complaint by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). The case centers on allegations that Mamarasulova knowingly provided false information—a charge brought under Article […]
His Majesty’s Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Timothy Smart, held a meeting with civil society representatives Gulnoz Mamarasulova, Sharifa Madrakhimova, and Abdurakhmon Tashanov. They discussed the crucial role that civic activists play in building a more open and resilient society. 🤝 The United Kingdom is committed to advancing collaboration with civil society in Uzbekistan. Thank you for the […]
Today, the EU Ambassador met with human rights defender and activist Gulnoz Mamarasulova. They discussed the important role of civil society, bloggers, and human rights advocates in promoting a more open and resilient society. We thank Ms. Mamarasulova for an inspiring and engaging conversation. 🇪🇺🇺🇿
On February 17, 2025, a workshop titled Supporting Democratic Governance in Uzbekistan: Enhancing the Capacity of Non-Governmental Organizations in the Field of Human Rights was held in Tashkent at the initiative of the Representative Office of the Association of Central Asia. The event focused on key issues such as human rights protection, strengthening civil society, and promoting […]
On December 8-9, 2024, the Association Central Asia and its representative office in Uzbekistan launched a seminar-training course in Tashkent on the topic Supporting Democratic Governance in Uzbekistan: Building the Capacity of NGOs in Human Rights for non-governmental non-profit organizations operating in various regions of Uzbekistan. This training seminar was organized with the participation of […]
Mr. Balakrishnan Rajagopal, the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing, met with rights activists in Tashkent on August 20, 2024 as part of his visit to Uzbekistan. Issues such as illegal demolitions taking place in Tashkent, its impact on the environment and climate change, violation of rights to personal property, and its […]
In the messages distributed by activists or media representatives on social networks, direct appeals of convicts or prisoners, or through their close relatives, in some cases, we find information about inhumane treatment and torture of detainees in penal institutions. And in most cases, we witness that this attitude is caused by the lack of culture […]
Dear colleagues, partners, and advocates for freedom of speech, We, as representatives of the “Birlik” party and “Association of Central Asia”, including our representative office in Uzbekistan, are deeply concerned about the deteriorating situation in the realm of human rights and freedom of speech in our country. We would like to particularly draw attention to the fate of Otabek […]
