Central Asia Solidarity Groups is very concerned about the recent developments around the legislation affecting civil society in Kyrgyzstan as they challenge the efforts to promote a democratic Central Asia with a strong, active, and inclusive civil society. This is a harsh and unjust bill that aims to tightly control the work of civil society, with special scrutiny on those that receive foreign funding. The bill closely resembles the so-called “foreign agents” law of Russia; it is a continued alarming practice that aims to control civic freedoms and independent activism in Kyrgyzstan. The new bill, approved in the third...
Interview with Meerim Omurzakova – one participant in the initiative with Novi Ritm
Featured image: Meerim Omurzakova, second from the right, with Novi Ritm volunteers. Since 2013, Central Asia Solidarity Groups and Novi Ritm have been working together to empower youth, particularly girls and women, in southern Kyrgyzstan. Our shared aim is that the local youth is well-informed about their rights and actively engage in the protection of human rights. This participations is seen as a vital component for cultivating a democratic and inclusive civil society at all levels. Novi Ritm has a mentorship program designed to forge connections between experienced individuals with prior engagement in the organization’s activities and volunteers newly...
Annual meeting and documents
We invite members and friends of Central Asia Solidarity Groups to our online annual meeting on March 23, 2024, at 10:00 AM. The annual meeting will feature a presentation of CAG’s work in 2023, including financial overviews, as well as the action plan for 2024, and the election of a new board and a chairperson (see agenda for more information). A link to the online meeting will be shared via email with registered participants closer to the meeting date. Annual meeting agenda Annual report 2023 Årsredovisning 2023 Annual Plan 2024...
Central Asia Solidarity Groups is looking for new board members
Do you want to contribute to encouraging a democratic Central Asia with a strong, active, and inclusive civil society that contributes to human rights being respected and social justice achieved? The election committee is currently working in order to provide a diverse and competent board for the organization during 2024/2025. We are looking for persons who: – Can dedicate at least 5 hours a month to meetings, with additional time for operational tasks; – Have an interest in the affairs of Central Asia; – Possess experience in any of the following areas: communication and social media, project management and...