A community of people with lived experience in prisons has been established in Uzbekistan.

In the framework of the project “Promotion of the Right to Health in Prisons of EECA Countries”, the community of people with living experiences in prisons was established in Uzbekistan in 2024, bringing together 10 members. A focus group was conducted within the community to identify key needs in enhancing knowledge in areas such as […]

Support and Overdose Prevention Program for Released Prisoners in Georgia

As part of the project “Sustainability of Services for Key Populations in EECA region“, Georgia successfully implemented an initiative to introduce a post-release support program aimed at overdose prevention. This initiative addresses critical issues related to psychoactive substance use and the heightened risk of overdose among recently released people. Comprehensive training sessions were conducted in […]

Bill to Abolish 25% Tax on Prisoners’ Wages Passes First Reading in Ukraine

In 2024, as part of the project “Sustainability of Services for Key Populations in EECA region“, a draft law was developed in Ukraine to abolish the regulation imposing an additional 25% tax on the wages of incarcerated people. To advocate for this change, official appeals were submitted to key government bodies, including the Cabinet of […]

Expanding Access to Healthcare. The Experience of Training Peer Consultants in Moldova’s Penitentiary Institutions

In the framework of the project “Sustainability of Services for Key Populations in EECA region”, a pilot program was launched in Moldova to train peer consultants from among people in prisons. As a result of a rigorous selection process conducted based on a specially developed methodology, six consultants were chosen from six penitentiary institutions. The […]

Universal health coverage is not possible without ensuring the right to health in prisons

On December 12, the International Day for Universal Health Coverage, the Eurasian Movement for the Right to Health in Prisons focuses on ensuring equal access to health care for all, including people in prison. This day is an important reminder that health is a universal human right, regardless of social status or location. Limiting freedom […]