Interview | Friedrich Naumann Foundation

Meet Maryna Rusia Shukiurava from Belarus...

For singer Maryna Rusia Shukiurava, her power is her voice. Deep, honest, and reassuring, it’s her source of inner strength, resilience, and vulnerability. As a vocal therapist, she uses her voice to heal others. She can release the traumas trapped in people’s bodies and set them free.

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21.02.2022 Svetoslav Todorov

From Baku with Hope

Activist and politician Narmin Shamilova on the need to fight not just for more visibility of women but also for their presence as voters and elected figures

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08.09.2021 Zornitsa Stoilova

The most powerful weapon to change the world

Leading with integrity and persistence, former teacher Liliia Hrynevych managed to transform the education system in Ukraine. Discover the story of the #femaleforwardinternational ambassador and educator that brought each child’s individual success to the heart of the school system.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

22.02.2022 Michael Roick

“I wouldn't be surprised if the six months eventually pass and nothing happens ...”

Three Months ago you spoke concerning the current developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina about a “clear violation of the Law” and stated that the escalation fuelled by Milorad Dodik was more widespread than in previous years.

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18.02.2022 Svetoslav Todorov

Meet Narmin Shаmilova from Azerbaijan

Meet Narmin Shаmilova from Azerbaijan. Shamilova is one of the most active South Caucasus politicians on the topics of feminism, equal rights, and the need for a resilient and healthy media landscape. She has been building her profile, first as a journalist and a TV presenter, then as an activist, leadership trainer, and politician.

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04.02.2022 Zornitsa Stoilova

The importance of dreaming big

Syrian human rights activist Ravda Nur Cuma believes that education can save lives. She supports sending refugee girls back to school, preventing early marriages. Her mission is to fight for equality and human-rights-oriented politics. I support peace with a smile.

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03.02.2022 Zornitsa Stoilova

Meet Ravda Nur Cuma from Turkey

The human rights activist believes every refugee deserves an opportunity and an access to education. Ravda Nur Cuma had always dreamt of becoming a doctor. As a child, she imagined she would perform operations that saved peoples’ lives. But then the Syrian war came and completely changed the trajectory of her future.

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14.02.2022 Svetoslav Todorov

The uphill battle for a better Ukraine

Human rights activist and head of Centre for Civil Liberties Oleksandra Matviichuk on the need of major reforms in Ukraine and the often complex relationship between authorities and society

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14.02.2022 Svetoslav Todorov

Meet Oleksandra Matviichuk from Ukraine

“Unfortunately, our government and authorities are not in favour of human rights”, says Oleksandra Matviichuk, with a voice that has been trained in explaining complicated topics in a simple way. She is a human rights defender working on issues in Ukraine and the Eurasia region with a focus on creating horizontal structures that increase civic involvement in human rights activities to protect rights and freedoms. The importance of her work grows daily.