17.06.2025

Anti-discrimination – the topic of the ADC Memorial’s bulletin

The issue includes topic on discrimination through assimilation and militarization of children; discussion on the protection of the rights of Ukrainian children in Ghent; theses from the event in the European Parlaments and at the OSCE ODIHR debats on the situation of Indigenous peoples in Russia; information to the UN bodies about violations of the rights of Indigenous peoples in Russia; Blame it on the Roma. How discrimination and bigotry shape life in one of Russia’s most vulnerable communities; Roma on the Frontline: “We Are Fighting for Ukraine”; achievements of the advocating women’s rights in Kyrgyzstan and etc.

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Discrimination through assimilation and militarization of children Stefania Kulaeva

International Day of Children Victims of Aggression 4 June. Discussion on the protection of the rights of Ukrainian children in Ghent

The rights of indigenous peoples in Russia were discussed at the OSCE ODIHR Conference

The European Parliament discussed the problems of Indigenous Peoples

ADC Memorial and the International Committee of the Indigenous Peoples of Russia (ICIPR) informed the UN bodies about violations of the rights of Indigenous peoples in Russia

The Barents Observer beats Russia in European court and was added to Russia’s list of ‘undesirable organisations’

Blame it on the Roma. A human rights activist explains how discrimination and bigotry shape life in one of Russia’s most vulnerable communities

Roma on the Frontline: «We Are Fighting for Ukraine». Stories of those who defend Ukraine and challenge stereotypes about Roma

The ECtHR recognised discriminatory treatment of the Crimean Tatar population during the Russian occupation of Crimea together with violations of the rights to life, to protection from torture, to freedom of conscience and expression, to protection of privacy, and to a fair trial

Malta Declaration: Civil Society on Prioritizing Human RIghs Protection in the OSCE Area

Achievements of the advocating women’s rights in Kyrgyzstan: to be continued. Joint press release of ADC Memorial and Bir Duino Kyrgyzstan dated to the International Women’s Day, March 8

The Fight Over Birth Rates In Russia Olga Abramenko