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Activists From Chechnya Raise Awareness About Abuses

Jul 26 2010 - 10:23pm

Freedom House recently helped to organize a briefing on the human rights situation in Chechnya, hosted by the  Commission for Security and Cooperation in Europe, entitled “In the Eye of the Storm: Chechnya and the Mounting Violence in the North Caucasus.” 

Issues: 
Civil Society, Democratic Governance, Freedom of Association, Human Rights Defense, Rule of Law
Regions: 
Central and Eastern Europe/Eurasia
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Online Activism: Opportunities and Challenges

Jun 17 2010 - 2:32pm

Freedom House was recently featured on an episode of PBS show “Ideas into Action.” The program focused on the ways in which human rights advocates and political activists are able to use the Internet to communicate their ideas with one another and with others around the world, and the challenges they face from repressive regimes like China and Iran.

Issues: 
Civil Society, Freedom of Expression, Internet Freedom
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Empowering Saudi Women Lawyers

Jan 4 2010 - 12:12pm

Although women in Saudi Arabia can attend law school, they are still unable to represent clients in court.  Freedom House is working with local partners to help build the skills of young women lawyers to prepare them to be effective advocates.  On December 6-10, 2009, Freedom House and the Al Ghazzawi Law Firm conducted a training workshop to provide 18 young women in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with practical skills to help them be effective lawyers. Participants learned how to draft contracts, negotiation techniques and leadership skills.

 

Issues: 
Civil Society, Human Rights Defense, Rule of Law, Women's Rights
Regions: 
Middle East and North Africa

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