Adil Soz
Adil Soz, also known as the Adil Soz Foundation () is a Kazakh non-governmental organization which deals with addressing corruption in Kazakhstani law and politics. Cited as a "media watchdog organization", it is the only NGO in Central Asia which belongs to the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX). The foundation is supported by USAID. Its main goal is "the establishment of an open civil society in Kazakhstan and free, objective and progressive journalism." The foundation attempts to protect journalists from government interference based on civil rights and freedom of speech, which is currently an issue in Kazakhstan . In 2008 it reported 122 incidents of harassment and violence against journalists from January to November 2008. The International Foundation for Protection of Freedom of Speech "“Adil soz”" is a legal entity registered on April 12, 1999. Major priority of International Foundation for Protection of Freedom of Speech "“Adil soz”" is establishment of open civil society over the statement in daily life of the country free, objective and progressive journalism. The main activity of the Foundation: Foundation "“Adil soz”" implements the project “Protection of Democratic Principles in Central Asian States” in 2003—2007. NGO’s of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan (partners of  the project) carry out monitoring of violations of freedom of speech and legal protection of journalists by method of the foundation “Adil soz”. Since August 2007, "“Adil soz”" foundation implements the project “Ensure of legal guarantees of development in Central Asia”. The main component of the project is monitoring of Internet’s Network and violation of rights and its users in Kazakhstan.