The Observatory has been informed by ADC Memorial about the opening of criminal proceedings against human rights defender Ilya Shumanov, CEO of Transparency International Russia and director of Arctida. Within Arctida, Ilya Shumanov combats corruption in Russian Arctic region and…
Yana Tannagasheva, activist of the Indigenous peoples’ movement, represents civil society at the 57th session of the UN Human Rights Council (Geneve). For the session, a Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights situation in Russia, Mariana Katzarova, presented her report;…
A German researcher and activist banned from Russia until his 100th birthday after giving a speech at the UN has filed a complaint, accusing Moscow of violating international human rights law. His case could set a precedent for countries retaliating…
Indigenous peoples in Russia are being criminalized and ruined, their rights violated by the state and mining companies October 8, 2024, 14.30 – 15.30, hotel Sofitel Victoria, Warsaw, Opera room The problems faced by Indigenous peoples in the Arctic zone…
The 9th of August is an annual occasion to draw attention to the needs of indigenous communities suffering from the consequences of colonization, the barbaric activities of mining companies, and the constant encroachment of the state and business on their…
On July 25, 2024, the Russian authorities designated several Indigenous Peoples’ and national minorities’ rights organisations and other groups as “extremist organisations”. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) and the Anti-Discrimination Center Memorial (ADC Memorial) urge…
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