Toregozhina during her VOA interview on her International Women of Courage Award
Born
(1962-03-23) 23 March 1962 (age 62)
Nationality
Kazakhstani
Occupation
Human rights activist
Years active
1999–present
Awards
International Women of Courage Award
Bakhytzhan Toregozhina (Kazakh: Бақытжан Төреғожина; born 23 March 1962) is a Kazakhstani human rights activist who campaigned against the violations of fundamental rights in Kazakhstan for over two decades.[1] She has been the head of a coalition of civil societies, Qantar 2022, and the president of another Public Foundation, Ar.Rukh.Khak which represents Dignity, Spirit, and Truth.[2][3][4] She also organized various youth movements. Toregozhina was acclaimed as a leading voice representing victims of torture, abuse, and politicized repression.[5] On 8 March 2023, she received the 2023 International Women of Courage Award, which was presented to her and other nominees by Jill Biden and Anthony J. Blinken at the U.S. Department of State.[6]
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^"International Women's Day". U.S. Department of State. 8 March 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
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^"GCIV Member's Only Reception with an International Women of Courage Awardee". Global Atlanta. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
^"Bakhytzhan Toregozhina Testimony". Front Line Defenders. 17 April 2016. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
^AP, Manuel Balce Ceneta-staff. "Jill Biden Women". The Herald Journal. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
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