Theme: ADC “Memorial”

ADC “Memorial” has received official notice from the Russian Ministry of Justice that it had been liquidated. An official statement to this effect was introduced by the ministry into the Register of juridical persons on April 11, 2014. ADC “Memorial”…

The judicial panel of the Saint Petersburg city court, composed of presiding judge Gavrilova and judges Salnikova and Marina, ruled to decline ADC “Memorial’s” appeal against the earlier decision of Leninsky district court, which had required ADC “Memorial” to get…

On April 8, 2014 Constitutional court of the Russian Federation announced its decision regarding the appeal made by human rights ombudsman Vladimir Lukin concerning violation of constitutional rights on NGOs, which were charged with “performing functions of foreign agents”. Constitutional…

Paris-Geneva, April 7, 2014. On International Roma Day, the Saint Petersburg City Court will consider tomorrow the appeal lodged by the Anti-Discrimination Centre (ADC) “Memorial”, a Russian NGO at the forefront of the defence of Roma’s rights, against a ruling…

Saint Petersburg city court will consider appeal of ADC “Memorial” against earlier ruling of Leninsky district court’s judge Moroz concerning recognition of ADC “Memorial” a “foreign agent”. Court hearings will be held by presiding judge Mrs. Gavrilova on April 8,…

Front Line Defenders launched their Rights.Risks.Change! campaign February 11 in Dublin to raise awareness of human rights issues during the Sochi Olympics. Irish Independent: Human rights campaign launched with start of Winter Olympics The Irish Independent attended a press conference…