I am happy that our sailors Aleksey Perfilyev, Valentin Nechai and Vyacheslav Sechin, kidnapped in May from two vessels the “Jibloo” and “Rio Mitong” off the coast of Equatorial Guinea, have gained freedom. This release was the result of the actions of the diplomats of the Russian Embassy in Abuja, the…

The reports of the killed and wounded, including the casualties among the civilian population during the aggravation of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, cause deep sorrow and compassion for the families and friends of the victims. Since the founding of the United Nations, we have repeatedly experienced difficult historical events associated with…

High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova addressed United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet and Substantive Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission of Nigeria Anthony O. Ojukwu in defense of rights of Russian citizens kidnapped by pirates from the crew of two vessels "Rio Mitong" and "Djibloho" off…

High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova addressed Attorney General of the United States of America Mr. William P. Barr for the protection of the rights of Russian citizen Bogdana Osipova. Dear Mr. Barr, I hereby present my compliments to you. As a High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation, I am deeply concerned about the situation…

On August 12, International Youth Day, High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova took part in Samarkand Human Rights Forum "Youth 2020: Global Solidarity, Sustainable Development and Human Rights". The web forum was held to discuss the role of youth in ensuring peace and security, implementing the sustainable development goals and identifying…

Your Excellency! I express my most sincere and deepest condolences in connection with the recent terrible tragedy that claimed the lives of so many people and caused massive destruction in Beirut. Let me also convey my words of sympathy and support to the families, relatives and friends of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. I wish you and your compatriots…

The European Network of National Human Rights Institutions issued a Report on the state of the rule of law in Europe. The document covers 40 countries out of the 43 countries where ENNHRI has a member. "National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) are key players in the promotion and protection of human rights, democracy and the rule of law, as state-mandated bodies acting…

On July 22, High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova sent appeals to UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet and President of the International Federation of Journalists Younes M’Jahed in defense of the rights of Russian media representatives Vyacheslav Arkhipov and Yulia Olkhovskaya. Earlier, while carrying out their professional activities, Russian journalists were…

On July 21, in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation, an in-person meeting of the Administration of the Swiss Academy for International Law, which cooperates with leading universities in Russia, took place. The event was attended by High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Nikolaevna Moskalkova, co-chairman of the Russian Lawyers…

High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova sent an appeal to Ombudsman of the Lombardy region Mr. Carlo Lio in defense of the rights of Russian citizen Ekaterina Galakhova, who suffered from domestic violence by an Italian citizen. Italian guardianship authorities are currently preparing to entrust the daughter of the injured woman to be raised by him. HIS EXCELLENCE MR.…