Zhala Bayramova by Lcotza

Zhala Bayramova (human rights lawyer and daughter of jailed Azerbaijani human rights defender Gubad Ibadoghlu) at the launch of the new report of the Defenders in Development campaign. The report reveals how development banks are heavily investing in countries with closed civic space; explains why civic space restrictions are a critical concern; and presents a series of recommendations that development banks should follow before approving such projects. Read more: rightsindevelopment.org/financing-repression/