Statement of ADC “Memorial”

ADC “Memorial” got a hold of materials of a legal case against Uzbek citizen Mrs. A. and her husband Mr. Kh., who are both held in custody at the Center for detention of foreign citizens on charges of violation of…
ADC “Memorial” got a hold of materials of a legal case against Uzbek citizen Mrs. A. and her husband Mr. Kh., who are both held in custody at the Center for detention of foreign citizens on charges of violation of…
Over 80% of the Russian population has already felt the effect of worsening economic situation in Russia, Interfax news agency reported recently. Starting the New Year life of foreign workers willing to legally stay and work in Saint Petersburg also…
The situation of Tajik migrants in Russia is deteriorating, said FIDH and ADC Memorial in the new released report. Increasingly restrictive migration laws are pushing migrants into irregular situations and increasing their vulnerability, while exploitation goes unchecked. The dire economic…
From Tajikistan to Russia: Vulnerability and abuse of migrant workers and their families Paris, St Petersburg, 10 December – The situation of Tajik migrants in Russia is deteriorating, said FIDH and ADC Memorial in a report released today. Increasingly restrictive…
The situation of Tajik migrants in Russia is deteriorating, said FIDH and ADC Memorial in the new released report. Increasingly restrictive migration laws are pushing migrants into irregular situations and increasing their vulnerability, while exploitation goes unchecked. The dire economic…
On December 10, the International Human Rights Day, experts of ADC “Memorial” participated in debates on the rights of Roma people in Russia. Roma people, who live in compact settlements, are entitled to the same rights as any other citizens….
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland published guidelines for the protection and support of human rights defenders at a seminar held on 27 November 2014. The guidelines provide the staff of the Ministry and its diplomatic missions with practical…
Joint press-release of ADC “Memorial” and “Migration and Law” Network On October 17, 2014 the UN Human Rights Committee made a ruling in case of Kesmatulla Khakdar, a citizen of Afghanistan, who lived in Russia for a long time. The…
Land rights defenders are increasingly the target of repressive measures, says the Observatory in a new published report. The pressure on land has become unbearable and mobilisation for the respect of the economic, social and cultural rights of affected communities…
Over 20 years ago, back in 1992, the UN General Assembly declared December 3 the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Since then the states – members of the United Nations Organization try to time various events aimed at improving…