🌍 EU Project: Consolidation for Human Rights in Western Kazakhstan
📅 Implementation Period: 2024–2026
📍 Coverage Region: Mangystau, Atyrau, Aktobe, and West Kazakhstan regions
🤝 Project Partners: Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights (Poland), NGO "Arda" (Aktobe)
💶 Support: The project is funded by the European Union
🎯 Project Goal
To strengthen civil society and consolidate its efforts in promoting and protecting human rights in Western Kazakhstan. The project aims to enhance the capacity of human rights defenders, trade unions, environmental activists, and informal groups, as well as to raise public awareness about human rights and democratic values.
📥 Project Materials Available for Download
Project Presentation
Grant Competition Guidelines (Second round from April 10 to May 10, 2025)
Educational and Informational Materials (to be updated)
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🔍 Key Areas of the Project
1. Training and Development
Human rights trainings for NGO representatives, journalists, bloggers, and environmental activists
Development and implementation of a human rights educational program
2. Support and Security for Human Rights Defenders
Support for human rights clinics
Legal and psychological assistance for activists
Development of safety measures for human rights defenders
3. Small Grants and Human Rights Initiatives
Up to 20 small grants for human rights and awareness-raising initiatives
Human rights campaigns and actions in target regions
4. International Cooperation and Advocacy
Engagement with diplomatic missions and international organizations
Presenting regional issues on international platforms
Organization of the Western Kazakhstan Human Rights Conference
🧭 Who Participates
Target Groups: NGOs, human rights defenders, trade unions, youth and women’s initiatives, environmental activists
Final Beneficiaries: Residents of Western Kazakhstan, particularly vulnerable groups
Involved Institutions: Government agencies, law enforcement, and media
🔄 Expected Results
Increased public awareness and civic engagement in the field of human rights
Strengthened role of NGOs and activists in decision-making processes
Advancement of human rights initiatives and effective advocacy in the region
Creation of a sustainable human rights network and coalitions
This project is a vital step toward building a fair, inclusive, and open society in Western Kazakhstan. Stay updated on our website and social media pages—much more is yet to come!
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