The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) champions universal values, including respect for the rule of law, democratic institutions, and human rights. The Bureau’s work helps bolster democratic institutions, confront democratic backsliding, promote accountability, uphold internationally recognized labor standards, and advance the rights and equity of members of marginalized racial, ethnic, and religious communities, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQI+ persons.
The grant focuses on increasing transparency regarding citizens' rights to due process in Uzbekistan. It supports the safe, secure, and professional collection of credible information on political detainees by Uzbekistani media, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and human rights defenders. The grant aims to enhance human rights reporting and advocacy and to bolster the capacity of Uzbekistani CSOs to advocate for transparency and improved conditions in detention facilities.