Paris, Brussels, Bishkek, 7 March 2024 Until recently, labor laws in many Eastern European and Central Asian States banned women from hundreds of professions. Since 2017, a number of States have abolished these lists of prohibited occupations; in Russia, Belarus…
Upon consideration of Russia’s state report at its 95th session in January 2024, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child issued recommendations to Russia with harsh criticism of violations of children’s rights. The Committee took into account reports…
The publication of the Federal Law No. 649–FZ dated 12/25/2023 “On Amendments to the Code of Administrative Offences of the Russian Federation” became a New Year gift for those who have been protecting the rights of migrant detainees for 10…
International Human Rights Day, December 10, marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (2018). In 2023, the 75th anniversary of the Declaration is celebrated, and this year, the United Nations announced the theme of Freedom, equality and…
Russias full-scale war in Ukraine has been a startling and painful reminder of Russias imperial and colonial ambitions. Neither the colonial expansion of the Russian Empire, nor the Soviet crimes and aggression have been properly evaluated or condemned. Present-day Russias…
In awarding Ms Mohammadi the prize, the head of the Nobel committee noted that she fought for women against systemic discrimination and oppression. Narges Mohammadi is a journalist and spokesperson for the Iranian human rights NGO Defenders of Human Rights…
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