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ADC Memorial-Brussels @adcmemorial.bsky.social · 1d

🎧 Violations of the #indigenouspeoples’ right to #education | Anti-discrimination podcast. Episode 2

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Spotify,
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Violations of the indigenous peoples’ right to education | Anti-discrimination podcast. Episode 2

Anti-Discrimination Centre "Memorial" is releasing a series of podcasts about the rights of indigenous peoples. The second episode of the podcast is dedicated to the education issue. Education is one ...

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ADC Memorial-Brussels @adcmemorial.bsky.social · 2d

UN Special Rapporteur Mariana Katzarova released a report on human rights violations in #Russia: special concerns about the situation of #Indigenous peoples

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ADC Memorial-Brussels @adcmemorial.bsky.social · 6d

The Column about russification and the loss of bilingualism in favour of Russian in the Language Policy of the Russian Federation

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Native languages as aliens

26 September marks European Day of Languages. In many countries, not only in Europe, various events are held to promote and support linguistic diversity: quizzes and competitions, introductory lessons...

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ADC Memorial-Brussels @adcmemorial.bsky.social · Sep 2

Anti-Discrimination Centre Memorial starts a series of podcasts #IndigenousPeoples’ Rights to Land, Resources, and a Healthy Environment”. The first episode is dedicated to the environmental rights of #Indigenous peoples.

Listen on: Spotify, Youtube, Apple Podcasts

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Violations of the environmental rights of the Indigenous peoples of Russia | Anti-Discrimination podcast

Anti-Discrimination Centre Memorial starts a series of podcasts “Indigenous peoples' Rights to Land, Resources, and a Healthy Environment,” on the rights of Indigenous peoples. The first episode is de...

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ADC Memorial-Brussels @adcmemorial.bsky.social · Aug 18

Stefania Kulaeva's column on the discussion on the concepts of ‘global majority’ and ‘non-Russian peoples’ instead of the not universally applicable concepts of #Indigenouspeoples and #minorities.
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Non-Russians and Transhumanists Against Global Evil

As part of a project to protect the rights of Indigenous peoples, an interesting online conversation took place between experts and activists. At the webinar, various legal definitions of the term “In...

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ADC Memorial-Brussels @adcmemorial.bsky.social · Aug 4

We, the undersigned civil society organisations, are deeply concerned about the ongoing systematic repression of #Pamiri Indigenous Peoples in #Tajikistan. This repression has intensified since 2022 following the government’s deadly crackdown on peaceful protests.

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Tajikistan: End Systematic Repression of Pamiri People

We, the undersigned civil society organisations, are deeply concerned about the ongoing systematic repression of Pamiri Indigenous Peoples in Tajikistan. This repression has intensified since 2022 fol...

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ADC Memorial-Brussels @adcmemorial.bsky.social · Jul 31

ADC Memorial and Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group submitted an analytical report on the #EnforcedDisappearances of Ukrainian women and girls in war zones and in the territories of Ukraine temporarily occupied by Russia
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Abductions of Ukrainian women and girls

In response to a request from the UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances, ADC Memorial and Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group submitted an analytical report on the enforced disappearances of Ukrai...

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ADC Memorial-Brussels @adcmemorial.bsky.social · Jul 28

Expert discussion on the rights of #Indigenouspeoples in the international and Russian context

Opportunities of litigation and international advocacy, participation of Indigenous peoples in the UN bodies — materials of the webinar in Russian with English subtitles

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Expert discussion on the rights of Indigenous peoples in the international and Russian context

ADC Memorial and International Committee of the Indigenous Peoples of Russia (ICIPR) would like to thank all participants of the first webinar in a series of expert meetings on the rights of Indigenou...

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ADC Memorial-Brussels @adcmemorial.bsky.social · Jul 14

4 years after the detention Ales Bialiatski, Valiantsin Stefanovic and Uladzimir Labkovich
@fidh-official.bsky.social and @omctorg.bsky.social urge to immediately release all members of HRC “Viasna”, as well as all other #humanrightsdefenders detained in #Belarus
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Belarus: Four years of arbitrary detention – crackdown on Viasna members must end

Four years after the detention of Viasna members Ales Bialiatski, Valiantsin Stefanovic and Uladzimir Labkovich, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against...

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ADC Memorial-Brussels @adcmemorial.bsky.social · Jul 9

Children of War. Norwegian benefactors fund foundations supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine - @thebarentsobserver.com

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Children of War. Norwegian benefactors fund foundations supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The organisation of evangelist Steinar Harila from Kristiansand spends millions of kroner on charitable projects in Russia. One of the foundations he funds helped a family that took two Ukrainian girl...

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ADC Memorial-Brussels @adcmemorial.bsky.social · Jul 2

ADC Memorial and ICIPR drew the UN Secretary General’s attention to the fact that in the context of the war unleashed by Russia against Ukraine, #racism and xenophobia in #Russia are turning into a state ideology

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ADC Memorial and ICIPR informed the UN about the problems of implementing the Durban Declaration and Program of Action

In June 2025, ADC Memorial and the International Committee of the Indigenous Peoples of Russia have sent materials to the office of the UN Secretary-General as part of the preparation of the SG's repo...

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ADC Memorial-Brussels @adcmemorial.bsky.social · Jun 20

#WorldRefugeeDay

Children are a vulnerable group in the process of seeking asylum and all kinds of displacement and require special support when returning to the country and reintegrating.

Protection of the rights of Ukrainian children affected by the war

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Protection of the rights of Ukrainian children affected by the war

The theme of World Refugee Day in 2025 is solidarity with refugees. Children are a particularly vulnerable group in the process of seeking asylum and all kinds of displacement and require special supp...

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ADC Memorial-Brussels @adcmemorial.bsky.social · Jun 17

Anti-discrimination – the topic of the ADC Memorial’s bulletin:

#discrimination through assimilation and militarization of children
#childrensrights
#Indigenous peoples in Russia
#Romapeople
#womensrights

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Anti-discrimination – the topic of the ADC Memorial’s bulletin

The issue includes topic on discrimination through assimilation and militarization of children; discussion on the protection of the rights of Ukrainian children in Ghent; theses from the event in the ...

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ADC Memorial-Brussels @adcmemorial.bsky.social · Jun 11

#Discrimination through assimilation and militarization of children

#childrensrights

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Discrimination through assimilation and militarization of children

Protection of the rights of groups that are called "vulnerable to discrimination" in the language of modern international law is reminded about on certain dates, many of them in spring. Discrimination...

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ADC Memorial-Brussels @adcmemorial.bsky.social · Jun 9

Discussion in Ghent University focused on the situation of Ukrainian children, adolescents and youth in Belgium, in particular, their education and integration into Belgian society, as well as their return and reintegration into Ukrainian society.

#children'srights

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International Day of Children Victims of Aggression 4 June – Discussion on the protection of the rights of Ukrainian children in Ghent

On June 4, 2025, Ghent University hosted a discussion on "Protecting the rights of Ukrainian children: prospects and challenges". The event was organized by the Ukraine Plus Knowledge Centre (Eureast ...

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ADC Memorial-Brussels @adcmemorial.bsky.social · May 23

Roma on the Frontline: “We Are Fighting for Ukraine”

Stories of those who defend Ukraine and challenge stereotypes about Roma

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Roma on the Frontline: “We Are Fighting for Ukraine”

As part of the annual events dedicated to International Roma Day - 8 of April, a discussion took place in Brussels focusing on the participation of Roma in defending Ukraine against Russian aggression...

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#FreeViasna @freeviasna.org · May 21

🗣️ The time for release is now!

Today, on #PrisonersDayBelarus, we demand freedom. Freedom for all #politicalprisoners in #Belarus — now and always. #FreeThemAll

Read the manifesto. Sign it. Share it.
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#FreeViasna @freeviasna.org · May 16

✊ May 21 — the Day of #PoliticalPrisoners in #Belarus — is approaching. Use this occasion to raise awareness, take action, and express solidarity.

ℹ️ Learn more: spring96.org/en/news/117915

They are behind bars — but not forgotten. Let's show the world is watching. #FreeThemAll #PrisonersDayBelarus

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ADC Memorial-Brussels @adcmemorial.bsky.social · May 17

May 17 - The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia #IDAHOBIT

Sphere Foundation and Coming Out LGBT group are presenting the Report on the life of LGBTQ+ people in Russia in 2024

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Report on the life of LGBTQ+ people in Russia in 2024

The LGBTQ+ group “Coming Out” and the Sphere Foundation are presenting the results of their annual study on the situation of LGBTQ+ people in Russia for the third time. The 2024 survey included 6,403 ...

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ADC Memorial-Brussels @adcmemorial.bsky.social · May 16

📍June 4, 2025, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Ghent University

📢 Protection of Ukrainian Children Rights — Opportunities and Challenges

Ghent University and the Anti-Discrimination Centre Memorial Brussels will host an event on the rights of Ukrainian children in wartime

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Discussion “Protection of Ukrainian Children Rights — Opportunities and Challenges”

On June 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ghent University and the Anti-Discrimination Centre Memorial Brussels will host an event in Ghent on the rights of Ukrainian children in wartime. Human rights ...

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ADC Memorial-Brussels @adcmemorial.bsky.social · May 7

#Russia: Weaponising Immigration Policies to Push Migrants into War and Launching a New “Expulsion Regime”, increasing authorities’ ability to deport without judicial oversight

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Russia: Weaponising Immigration Policies to Push Migrants into War and Launching a New “Expulsion Regime”

Russia is ramping up immigration enforcement to pressure migrants to join the frontline in Ukraine and increase deportations of people from various Asian countries. As part of the Kremlin’s efforts to...

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ADC Memorial-Brussels @adcmemorial.bsky.social · Apr 29

Right now, online broadcast of the Meeting with Representatives of Ukrainian Roma. Meeting Roma Veterans of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and a Romani Human Rights Defender from Occupied Kherson Region
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Meeting Roma Veterans of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and a Romani Human Rights Defender

YouTube video by АДЦ «Мемориал»

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IPHR @iphr.bsky.social · Apr 24

🗓️ On 29 April at 12:00 in Brussels, join The Anti-Discrimination Centre “Memorial”, and IPHR for an event & documentary screening with representatives of Ukrainian Roma.
📌 The Association Place, 63 Avenue d’Auderghem, 1040.
🔴 Livestream: forms.gle/ATFXf2rLD2Pv...
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Meeting with Representatives of Ukrainian Roma

Anti-Discrimination Centre “Memorial” continues to highlight the challenges faced by Roma communities in Ukraine. This year, with the support of IPHR is orgnised a meeting with Roma veterans who volun...

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ADC Memorial-Brussels @adcmemorial.bsky.social · Apr 15

ADC Memorial and the International Committee of the #IndigenousPeoples of Russia submitted analytical materials to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

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ADC Memorial and the International Committee of the Indigenous Peoples of Russia submitted analytical materials to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

The first material responds to the Special Rapporteur's request for the inputs for his report, which will be presented at the 60th session of the Human Rights Council in September 2025. The report wil...

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ADC Memorial-Brussels @adcmemorial.bsky.social · Apr 8

On International Roma Rights Day, the ADC Memorial continues to highlight the challenges faced by #Roma communities in #Ukraine. This year, we are organizing a meeting in Brussels with Roma veterans who voluntarily joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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Meeting with Representatives of Ukrainian Roma

On International Roma Rights Day, the Anti-Discrimination Centre “Memorial” continues to highlight the challenges faced by Roma communities in Ukraine. This year, we are organizing a meeting in Brusse...

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