On October 20, the High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatyana Moskalkova and Secretary-General of the Council of Europe Maria Peichinovich-Burich held a meeting at the House of Human Rights in Moscow. The High Commissioner noted that the meeting of the Russian ombudswoman and the Secretary General…

On October 15, High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova spoke on the rights of Crimean Tatars at an online meeting of the PACE Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination. In her address the federal ombudswoman spoke about the subject of the Crimeans' appeals and the human rights issues. The High Commissioner also spoke about various benefits…

Statement by High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova on the renewal of a membership of the Russian Federation in the UN Human Rights Council   I welcomed the news of the election of the Russian Federation as a member of the UN Human Rights Council…

Any war affects the most valuable right - the right to live. No goals are worth the tears of mothers, wives and children. With bated breath, I follow the fate of Russian journalists Yuri Kotenok and Levon Arzanov wounded while fulfilling the professional duty in Nagorno-Karabakh. I empathize and convey…

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…