“It is necessary for us to struggle together so that there is a moratorium on the death penalty not only in Uzbekistan, but all over the world. Because there is no world without human rights.” Born in 1948, Tamara Chikunova heads Mothers Against the Death Penalty and Torture. Her appeals to the public, government, and […]
“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.” Mutabar Tadjibayeva (born 1962) is the head of the legal defense organization and editor of Ut Yuraklar (Fiery Heart) in Ferghana Valley. She founded the […]
“I am a happy woman, because I can make grown-ups and young people happy. And I adore making my students believe in their abilities.” Tatyana Chabrova (born 1955) is an educator and director of the NGO Bolalar va Kattalar (Children and Adults) which she founded in 1998 to explore, understand, and link the interests of […]
“Peace through the acknowledgement of national and ethnic culture – this is my position.” Sarygul Bahadyrova (born 1944) has devoted her life to the regeneration of the culture of Karakalpak people. Her main focus is the research and promotion on a global scale of the folk legacy of the Karakalpak people, who are currently confronted […]
“The laws of Uzbekistan must serve all of its people. We cannot allow individuals to interpret legislation to serve their own needs at the expense of those too weak to defend themselves.” Salima Kadyrova (71) is a lawyer at the Center for Human Rights Initiatives of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. She has been working for the protection […]
“I give new knowledge to people, and I hope it will help them to defend human rights.” Rano Yusupova (born in 1960) received her law degree from Tashkent State University and worked as a lawyer for over 15 years, and for the past ten years as a barrister. Rano is well regarded as one of […]
“My soul cannot bear darkness, does not agree with injustice, meanness, and treachery, I do not want to see suffering women and children.” Dildora Alimbekova (born 1954) is chairperson of the Association of Business Women, helping women to increase their employment and living standards and improve their role in society through the promotion of small […]
“If people trust me, I cannot betray that trust. If they come to me for help, I must do my best to support them.” Sakhibakhon Irgasheva (born 1948) has headed the Kokand branch of the Business Women’s Association (BWA) since 1994, which provides training, advice, and support to women in developing small and medium enterprises. […]
“To build a bright future we must educate the people who will construct it – our children – in the spirit of peace, love, and freedom.” Dilorom Mukhsinova (born 1952) has been a school teacher since 1973. She is devoted to peace, freedom, and tolerance and the development of mutual understanding between people despite different […]
“All of us in our own countries, cities, villages, and families can improve the lives around us. My mission is to communicate this so women will join forces for prosperity and peace in the world.” Adiba Akhmedjanova (born 1955) initiated the Womens Club of International Friendship called Sodruzhestvo (Cooperation) to bring women from different national […]
