Mariyam Nurpeissova

Participating in seminars and clinical activity.

Engaging in practical legal advocacy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, focusing on casework, strategic litigation and international accountability mechanisms.

Relevant coursework: International Human Rights Law, European Union Law, International Law.

• Researched transitional justice mechanisms applicable to post-Soviet states, focusing on accountability frameworks.
• Assisted in drafting reports on patterns of abuse for advocacy
• Conducted legal analysis on Kazakhstan’s human rights policies, focusing on compliance with international treaties.

• Assisted in the creation and recording of a series of 13 public lectures on Human Rights.
• Supported women throughout the lectures to gain a better understanding of their rights.
• Supported policy analysis on legislative gaps affecting women and LGBTQ+ rights.

Took part in organization of a protest advocating for justice for Saltanat Nukenova, calling for government accountability and essential legal reforms.

Worked to raise awareness about feticide and motivated individuals to sign a petition aimed at criminalizing domestic violence.

Conducted a thorough examination of the January protests by gathering data and insights, as well as engaging in interviews with civil rights advocates.

Analyzed legal aspects of state responses to the protests, including emergency laws and use of excessive laws