Aliya Turusbekova
Born 1982, civic activist from Kazakhstan.Lawyer by profession. In 2005 she married Vladimir Kozlov, Kazakh opposition member, the leader of the 'Alga!' party, who was sentenced to 7.5 years in prison in 2012. Kozlov's conviction was deemed by international opinion to be politically motivated.
Despite open threats from the NSC (security services of Kazakhstan), confiscation of property, and even the demolition of their house, Aliya continues to strive for the release of her husband and the restoration of his good reputation.
She meets with politicians, journalists and NGO activists from different countries.