Russia Suspended from the UN Human Rights Council
It was largely observed that the regimes which do not respect human rights opposed the resolution or abstained from the…
UN Expert Warns of Human Rights Violations in Russia
UN bodies have called on Russia repeatedly to repeal or revise the law to bring it in line with international…
EU Sanctions People Responsible for Human Rights Violations in Russia
This is the first time that the EU imposes sanctions in the framework of the new EU Global Human Rights…
Russian Journalist to Receive Human Rights Award
Journalist Elena Milashina of Russia’s independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta and Russian LGBT activist Igor Kochetkov will receive the 2018 Freedom…
UN Reports Human Rights Violations in ‘Russian-Occupied’ Crimea
The human rights situation in Crimea* has significantly deteriorated under Russian occupation, with “multiple and grave violations” committed by Russian…
Russia Honors Human Rights Activist, for a Change
While Russia is often accused of human rights violations, the country has decided to show its regard for people’s rights…