Russian Court to Activist: You’re Crazy
In a decision reminiscent of old Soviet practices, the Russian government is trying to force activist Maxim Efimov to undergo…
5-15-2012
Practical Ways to Address Xenophobic Violence
Refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and others perceived as “foreign” have been the frequent victims of violent attacks around the world.…
4-18-2012
Crackdown Continues as Another Russian Activist and Blogger Faces Extremism Charges
New York City – Human Rights First condemns the ongoing prosecution of Russian human rights defender Maxim Efimov, who has…
4-18-2012
Russia’s Pursuit of “Extremism” Targets Religious Believers, Civic Dissenters, and Artists
This week the Moscow-based SOVA Center released its latest report on Russia’s misuse of antiextremism laws—a problem that affects government…
3-30-2012
Kseniya Kirichenko: Fighting for LGBT Rights in Russia
Kseniya Kirichenko runs a legal assistance program for the Russian LGBT Network, the country’s largest interregional NGO working on gay rights. A Novosibirsk-based attorney, she’s engaged in advocacy, research, and legal assistance for victims of discrimination and violence motivated by sexual orientation and gender identity bias.
3-23-2012
