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What is the situation like for human rights defenders, working on business-related human rights issues in Kazakhstan? Are there sufficient protections for HRDs? In general, the situation with human rights defenders is the same as in the country on the whole: no one is...
What is the situation like for human rights defenders, working on business-related human rights issues in Kazakhstan? Are there sufficient protections for HRDs? It is critical in Kazakhstan. The last detention of Lukpan Akhmedyarov is an example of that. The law does...
Can you share the kinds of threats and attacks you have experienced as a result of your work on business and human rights? How were companies involved in this? Of course, they are directly involved. It is easy to fabricate a case against any person. There will always...
What is the situation like for human rights defenders, working on business-related human rights issues in Kazakhstan? Are there sufficient protections for HRDs? Taking into account the situation in general, human rights defenders are not protected, just like ordinary...
What is the situation like for human rights defenders, working on business-related human rights issues in Kazakhstan? Are there sufficient protections for HRDs? If we assess the situation as a whole, I believe it has worsened to some extent. While human rights...
Human rights defenders (HRDs) are vital leaders of a just transition to green economies, raising concernsabout risks and harms associated with irresponsible business operations, while also championing sustainablesolutions. This information is essential for investors...
World Report 2022, Human Rights Watch’s 32nd annual review of human rights trends around the globe, reviews developments in more than 100 countries. There HRW highlights various setbacks in different human rights areas, among which are labour rights in some Eastern...
Out of 3,000 inhabitants, only 200-300 have remained in Dastakert. The town is plagued by toxic substances, according to locals.
The forum explored BHR across EECA, including regional trends, due diligence, NAPs, access to remedy, environment, and conflict.
