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In Belarus, the social networks of the International Society for Human Rights have been declared “extremist.”

ishr_online2026-03-13T09:07:54+01:00

On 10 March, the Goretsky District Court recognised the Instagram, X and Facebook pages of the International Society for Human Rights as "extremist". On March 10, a court in the Horki District of Belarus declared the social media pages of the International Society for Human Rights on Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and Facebook to be “extremist.” The decision concerns the official accounts of an international human rights organization that has

In Belarus, the social networks of the International Society for Human Rights have been declared “extremist.”ishr_online2026-03-13T09:07:54+01:00

Ukraine and Moldova – among the countries with the highest number of victims of human trafficking

ishr_online2026-03-11T08:53:28+01:00

Over 39,000 cases of human trafficking have been reported in Europe over the past 20 years. Image generated by AI War and population displacement, particularly following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, are intensifying the crisis, as victims face forced labor and sexual exploitation. Over the past two decades, more than 39,000 cases of human trafficking have been recorded in Europe, according to the latest data from

Ukraine and Moldova – among the countries with the highest number of victims of human traffickingishr_online2026-03-11T08:53:28+01:00

President Thomas Schirrmacher and Secretary General of ISHR Matthias Böhning visit Kurdistan

ishr_online2026-03-10T13:58:24+01:00

President Thomas Schirrmacher and Secretary General of ISHR Matthias Böhning visit Kurdistan Thomas Schirrmacher with H. E. First Ahmed, Minister of Justice of Kurdistan © ISHR The President and the Secretary General of the International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) visited Kurdistan to learn more about the humanitarian aid work of the ISHR Kurdistan Section and to strengthen good relations with the Barzani Charity Foundation (BCF), ISHR’s most

President Thomas Schirrmacher and Secretary General of ISHR Matthias Böhning visit Kurdistanishr_online2026-03-10T13:58:24+01:00

The database of the project “If There Were No War” contains 1,461 women persecuted by the Russian authorities

ishr_online2026-03-10T08:03:05+01:00

1,461 women persecuted by Putin's regime in Russia A picture of Russian reality on International Women's Day Of these, 634 are currently deprived of their liberty. Today, attempts to regain freedom of speech, freedom of conscience, and the right to participate in the political life of the country sometimes come at a very high price. Of these, only 215 are either recognised as political prisoners or included in Memorial's lists

The database of the project “If There Were No War” contains 1,461 women persecuted by the Russian authoritiesishr_online2026-03-10T08:03:05+01:00

Republic of Moldova: Risks of “Televised Justice” and Public Pressure on the Judicial System

ishr_online2026-03-05T14:45:54+01:00

In the Republic of Moldova, concerns continue to be raised regarding practices of public coverage of criminal investigations and court proceedings that may shape public perceptions of suspects’ guilt before a final judicial decision is delivered. Such phenomena are often described by experts as “televised justice.” Human rights organizations and representatives of national human rights institutions note that intensive media coverage of arrests, public comments by politicians, and active discussion

Republic of Moldova: Risks of “Televised Justice” and Public Pressure on the Judicial Systemishr_online2026-03-05T14:45:54+01:00

Four years of war: the price of impunity and the scale of human rights violations

ishr_online2026-02-24T10:47:05+01:00

24 February 2026 — the next anniversary of the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The illustration was created with the help of AI. Over the course of four years, the war has not only changed the architecture of European security, but has also become one of the most documented humanitarian disasters of the 21st century. Its main outcome has been tens of thousands of civilian casualties,

Four years of war: the price of impunity and the scale of human rights violationsishr_online2026-02-24T10:47:05+01:00

The Kremlin is persecuting participants in peaceful demonstrations commemorating Alexei Navalny on the second anniversary of his death.

ishr_online2026-02-19T07:11:37+01:00

On 16 February 2026, at least 19 people were detained at memorial events marking the anniversary of Alexei Navalny's murder. Flowers on Alexei Navalny's grave. Photo: "Navalny's Team" Citizens brought flowers, candles and photographs to memorial sites, including Borisovskoye Cemetery in Moscow and monuments to victims of political repression. On 16 February 2026, on the second anniversary of the death of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny, peaceful memorial

The Kremlin is persecuting participants in peaceful demonstrations commemorating Alexei Navalny on the second anniversary of his death.ishr_online2026-02-19T07:11:37+01:00

Moldova: When Human Rights Exist on Paper but Fail in Practice

ishr_online2026-02-09T13:50:49+01:00

Moldova: Deep Structural Human Rights Failures — Real Cases and Hard Evidence The latest Rule of Law Index data reveals a troubling paradox in Moldova. With an overall score of 0.53 and a global ranking of 68th out of 143 countries, the state formally recognizes many fundamental rights and maintains relative public order. Yet behind these figures lies a deeper structural failure: the state remains unable to effectively protect individuals

Moldova: When Human Rights Exist on Paper but Fail in Practiceishr_online2026-02-09T13:50:49+01:00

The appeal of the Council of Christian Churches of Ukraine

ishr_online2026-01-25T08:34:17+01:00

The appeal of the Council of Christian Churches of Ukraine The Council of Christian Churches of Ukraine, whose members are religious associations representing the majority of Christian communities in our country, expresses its profound indignation at yet another instance of the Russian state’s use of religion and religious institutions to justify and sustain its aggressive policies. The immediate impetus for this statement was the “Report of the Foreign Intelligence Service”

The appeal of the Council of Christian Churches of Ukraineishr_online2026-01-25T08:34:17+01:00

Edgar Lamm: “We want to be where others don’t go.”

ishr_online2026-01-21T15:32:21+01:00

Founded during the Cold War, the International Society for Human Rights is still active worldwide today. In the interview, its chairman talks about religious freedom, political prisoners and the Cuban secret service. Edgar Lamm IGFM Mr Lamm, many people are familiar with Amnesty International, but the IGFM is less well known. What kind of organisation is it? The IGFM was founded in 1972 in response to

Edgar Lamm: “We want to be where others don’t go.”ishr_online2026-01-21T15:32:21+01:00