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In the past, when I had to write about various art protests, artivists and their actions, their right to speak out and criticize, I usually started by saying that I was not trying to estimate the artistic value of a…

According to the list of occupations prohibited for women adopted by the Russian government, women in Russia are not allowed to be directly engaged in extinguishing fires. This professional activity is indicated in the list of professions prohibited for women…

For the 19th Session of the UN CRPD, on the Implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, ADC “Memorial” submitted an alternative report focused on the  violations of Article 24 “Education”. Russian laws and practice…

For the 19th Session of the UN CRPD, on the Implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, ADC “Memorial” submitted an alternative report focused on the  violations of Article 24 “Education”. Russian laws and practice…

Samara regional court has considered the appeal of Svetlana Medvedeva and has agreed with the conclusions of the court of first instance. The appellate court has confirmed that the refusal to accept Medvedeva for the position of motorist/ helmsman back…

Calling the arrest of Oyub Titiev, a staff member at the “Memorial” office in Grozny, the burning of the “Memorial” office in Nazran, an attempt to destroy one of the organizations automobiles, and threats of reprisal against “Memorial” members more…

On January 20, 2018 “Youth march for the protection of women’s rights of Kyrgyzstan” was held in Bishkek as part of the campaign “Women’s March Global”. The participants of the march demanded to respect the rights of women in Kyrgyzstan,…

The European Court of Human Rights has received a complaint from Zarina Yunosova and Rustam Nazarov, the parents of five-month-old Umarali Nazarov, who died in October 2015. This complaint was submitted with the support of ADC Memorial attorneys. For the…

On 20 January, 2018 young volunteer leaders of the Human Rights Movement “Bir Duino-Kyrgyzstan” will conduct a peaceful march to support protection of women’s rights in Kyrgyzstan. The purpose of this event is a vivid demonstration of disagreement of young…