Freedom Now

Yesterday #NotAtCOP speakers reminded us that #ClimateJustice and #HumanRights are deeply connected, especially in places where dissent is suppressed: “Independent civil society is diverse. Its many actors don’t always agree. But we must hold space for passionate arguments about issues that matter deeply to each of us, to our communities, and to our planet.” - Andrea Prasow, Executive Director, Freedom Now “We don’t need political gambling; we need complete political engagement.”- Arzu Geybulla, Azerbaijani journalist “Climate activism is needed especially in countries that are oppressive, in countries where protests are quelled… There is no climate justice without human rights and social justice.” - Lena Schilling, Austrian Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and climate activist Catch the full recording here https://lnkd.in/eP5JgcpK. #DemandRightsAtCOP 

Join us this Thursday November 14 for Not at COP, a virtual event for independent civil society outside Baku to discuss obstacles and opportunities to advance human rights and climate justice in #Azerbaijan. Register here - https://lnkd.in/ezVu3Jcq

As Azerbaijan prepares to host #COP29, it’s crucial to spotlight the regime’s long history of silencing dissent and imprisoning activists. In this powerful op-ed for Inkstick Media, our Executive Director Andrea Prasow exposes the blatant contradiction between hosting a global climate conference and cracking down on civil society. With over 300 political prisoners behind bars, including prominent voices like Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu and journalist Ulvi Hasanli, Azerbaijan is greenwashing its image on the international stage. The world must demand freedom, justice, and reforms for the people of Azerbaijan. Read the full op-ed here: https://lnkd.in/eeA7mH5A

Today, Freedom Now & Hogan Lovells released a new report that explores the ways in which civil society has adapted to the new repressive environment in Afghanistan and how grassroots movements have continued to promote human rights. https://lnkd.in/ejbmjs4h

Please join us on Tuesday, July 23 at 10am EST for the launch of our new report: Now and Then: Grassroots Activism Under the Taliban. Register here - https://lnkd.in/eqykgdgD

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We are currently hiring for an Advocacy and Campaigns Director! More details can be found on our website - https://lnkd.in/gCSVaxXU