Report: The facts which confirm the fabrication of the case of Mukhtar Ablyazov in Russia: Tatiana Paraskevich and Artur Trofimov prosecution

Report: The facts which confirm the fabrication of the case of Mukhtar Ablyazov in Russia: Tatiana Paraskevich and Artur Trofimov prosecution

07.03.2016

In line with an agreement made between Putin and Nazarbayev, investigators from the ‘Magnitsky List’ and representatives of Kazakhstan demanded that Paraskevich and Trofimov sign incriminating testimonies against opposition politician, Ablyazov.

ODF addresses the new UNHCR on issue of political refugees

ODF addresses the new UNHCR on issue of political refugees

21.01.2016

On behalf of the Open Dialogue Foundation, non-governmental human rights organisation, we would like to congratulate you on your election as the new UN High Commissioner for Refugees.

On reform of Interpol on the OSCE ODIHR conference in Warsaw, Poland

On reform of Interpol on the OSCE ODIHR conference in Warsaw, Poland

28.09.2015

On 21 September, 2015 a two-week review conference of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights “Human Dimension Implementation Meeting” took place in Warsaw, Poland.

Invitation to a side event “Reform of Interpol in relation to politically motivated persecutions: work in progress”

Invitation to a side event “Reform of Interpol in relation to politically motivated persecutions: work in progress”

20.09.2015

The Open Dialogue Foundation has an honour and a pleasure to invite you to
the OSCE/ODIHR Human Dimension Implementation Meeting 2015 side event: “Reform of Interpol in relation to politically motivated persecutions: work in progress”.

ODF drafted recommendations on the reform of Interpol

ODF drafted recommendations on the reform of Interpol

14.07.2015

The Open Dialogue Foundation welcomes the decision of the General Assembly of Interpol to provide a mandate for the Interpol Working Group on the Processing of Information (the GTI) for the implementation of a comprehensive review of Interpol’s supervisory mechanisms in the area of data processing.

Open Dialogue Foundation participated in the OSCE PA Annual Session in Helsinki

Open Dialogue Foundation participated in the OSCE PA Annual Session in Helsinki

13.07.2015

Between 6-9 July, 2015, the Open Dialogue Foundation’s delegation participated in the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly’s Annual Session in Helsinki, Finland.

Open Dialogue Foundation participated in the OSCE PA Annual Session in Helsinki

Open Dialogue Foundation participated in the OSCE PA Annual Session in Helsinki

13.07.2015

Between 6-9 July, 2015, the Open Dialogue Foundation’s delegation participated in the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly’s Annual Session in Helsinki, Finland.

Open Dialogue Foundation participates in the first meeting of the Working Group on the Processing of Information (GTI), tasked with reviewing INTERPOL’s Supervisory Mechanisms

Open Dialogue Foundation participates in the first meeting of the Working Group on the Processing of Information (GTI), tasked with reviewing INTERPOL’s Supervisory Mechanisms

09.07.2015

The Open Dialogue Foundation was invited, as one of the external experts, along with representatives from Fair Trials International, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Centre for Peace Studies and Sherpa Organisation, to take part in the first meeting of the Working Group on the Processing of Information (GTI).

ODF at first meeting of Interpol’s Working Group od Processing of Information

ODF at first meeting of Interpol’s Working Group od Processing of Information

09.07.2015

The Open Dialogue Foundation was invited, as one of the external experts, along with representatives from Fair Trials International, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Centre for Peace Studies and Sherpa Organisation, to take part in the first meeting of the Working Group on the Processing of Information (GTI).

Interpol used by Russia in the case of Yukos and Khodorkovsky. The oppression of Pavel Zabelin

Interpol used by Russia in the case of Yukos and Khodorkovsky. The oppression of Pavel Zabelin

29.06.2015

Potentially, one of the main witnesses in the reopened Mikhail Khodorkovsky’s case is under constant threat from Russia. He can’t travel outside Estonia, Germany and the US due to the Interpol arrest warrant filed by Russia and his family faces repressions at home.

ODF participates in the PACE Legal Affairs and Human Rights Committee hearing on misuse of Interpol and the need for stronger safeguards

ODF participates in the PACE Legal Affairs and Human Rights Committee hearing on misuse of Interpol and the need for stronger safeguards

08.06.2015

Open Dialogue Foundation presentation for the PACE Legal Affairs and Human Rights Committee meeting in Yerevan, 19 May 2015 – hearing on politically motivated misuse of INTERPOL.

Legal analysis of the directions of recommended Interpol reform aimed at preventing the abuse of Red Notice mechanisms

Legal analysis of the directions of recommended Interpol reform aimed at preventing the abuse of Red Notice mechanisms

26.05.2015

In view of the changing reality, Interpol is forced to demonstrate its continued readiness to introduce reform and adjust its structures and procedures according to current needs. Our initiative and, at the same time, appeal addressed to legislators, is that they immediately undertake efforts in order to prevent Interpol from being used for political purposes […]

Croatian MEP raises concerns about protection of dissidents

Croatian MEP raises concerns about protection of dissidents

21.05.2015

Ruža Tomašić addressed the European Commission with a written statement on the creation of a common European asylum system and called attention to the case of Kazakh activist Muratbek Ketebayev. As noted by a Croatian MEP, support for human rights defenders is one of the priorities of the EU’s foreign policy in the field of […]

ODF participates in the PACE Legal Affairs and Human Rights Committee hearing on misuse of Interpol and the need for stronger safeguards

ODF participates in the PACE Legal Affairs and Human Rights Committee hearing on misuse of Interpol and the need for stronger safeguards

20.05.2015

Open Dialogue Foundation presentation for the PACE Legal Affairs and Human Rights Committee meeting in Yerevan, 19 May 2015 – hearing on politically motivated misuse of INTERPOL.

International community calls on France to prevent extradition of opposition politician Mukhtar Ablyazov

International community calls on France to prevent extradition of opposition politician Mukhtar Ablyazov

16.04.2015

Since his arrest on the basis of a ‘red notice’, Mukhtar Ablyazov has already spent nearly two years in different detention facilities in France. Now, as the extradition trials have come to an end, the fate of the famous Kazakh oppositionist will depend on a decision by the French government.

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