Cordial invitation to the 52nd annual meeting: IGFM Annual General Meeting 2024 War in Europe Advocating for Human Rights – Now More Than Ever! Date: April 20th/21st 2024 Location: Gustav-Stresemann-Institut Langer Grabenweg 68, 53175 Bonn Dear members and friends of the International Society for Human Rights! On behalf of the Board of the IGFM, I would like to cordially invite you to our 52nd Annual General Meeting. We
In Sochi, site of the Winter Olympics, Putin's “Hunger Games” are taking place this week for young people from all over the world. The ISHR is disgusted by the unbearable warmongering and dehumanization of Putin's warmongers. Medvedev rails against European heads of government and shows a European map in which there is no longer any Ukraine, only Russia. ISHR: Disgusting warmongering and brainwashing of young people Frankfurt/Moscow,
Oleg Orlov, co-founder of the human rights organization Memorial, which is now banned in Russia, was sentenced yesterday to two years and six months in prison for discrediting the army. The ISHR fears for the lives of numerous dissidents in Russia after the death of Alexei Navalny. Image source (Karinna Moskalenko): Wikipedia Russia: Putin continues to get rid of his critics – well-known civil rights activist sentenced to
The major event Cafe Kyiv took place in Berlin on February 19th. The program included numerous Ukrainian and international non-governmental organizations, interesting workshops, serious discussions, exhibitions, installations, Ukrainian cuisine and the screening of the recently released documentary film by Ukrainian director Mstyslav Chernov “20 Days in Mariupol”. Around 5,000 visitors came that day. The crowds were so great that many had to wait in line for up to an hour
Demonstrations in support of Ukraine in Germany On the 24th and 25th of February, large demonstrations in support of Ukraine will take place in Germany. A list of cities and locations of the demonstrations can be found below. Let's not forget Russia's war crimes! Support Ukraine together! Augsburg. 4:30pm. Rathausplatz Baden-Baden. 3pm. Fieser-Brucke [25th Feb] Berlin. 1pm. Brandenburger Tor Bielefeld. 1pm. Bielefeld Hauptbahnhof Bonn. 6pm. Marktplatz Bremen. 3pm. Marktplatz Bremerhaven.
The IGFM is shocked by the death of Alexei Navalny and expresses its sincere condolences. The death of the Kremlin critic makes it clear how dangerous today's Russia is for opposition activists and journalists, but also for its neighbours. Frankfurt am Main, 16 February 2024 - The International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) was deeply shocked to learn today of the death of Alexei Anatolyevich Navalny. "We hereby express our
Alexei Navalny died in the colony, reports the UFSIN YNAO. Official. Navalny died in the correctional colony "Polar Wolf" in the settlement of Kharp, - UFSIN "Convict Navalny A.A. after a walk felt bad, almost immediately losing consciousness.Immediately arrived medical staff of the institution, an ambulance crew was called. All necessary resuscitation measures were carried out, which did not yield positive results. The doctors of the ambulance stated the death
On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law amending provisions on property confiscation in Russia’s Criminal Code. The amendments allow for money, valuables, or other property obtained in the commission of crimes such as spreading “fake news” about the Russian army (Article 207.3 of the Criminal Code) or publicly calling for actions against the security of the state (Article 280.4 of the Criminal Code) to be confiscated into state
The Ukrainian freedom movements have emphatically declared that Ukraine's future lies in Europe. In line with this vision, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung is set to host another edition of "Cafe Kyiv" on 19 February 2024, themed "The Future of Ukraine in Europe". Building on the success of last year's event, this edition will blend art, history, film screenings, along with culinary and creative elements. Our commitment remains unchanged: We continue to stand
Despite the pro-European image of the current Moldovan authorities, unfortunately, the human rights situation in the country is becoming more and more depressing Moment of detention of Moldovan Prosecutor General Alexandru Stoianoglo In the chaos of apparatus and electoral battles, the human rights sphere is attracting more and more public interest. It is this area, which permeates socio-political relations in the country, that feels all the "charms" of