High Commissioner signed Memorandums on Cooperation with Ombudsman of Uzbekistan and National Human Rights Centre of Uzbekistan On January 16, High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova signed Memorandums on Cooperation with the Ombudsman of Uzbekistan and the National Human Rights Centre of the Republic Of Uzbekistan. "The signed Memorandums will consolidate the national human…

The draft federal law "On General Principles of Organization and Operation of Commissioners for Human Rights in the Constituent Entities of the Russian Federation» was submitted to the State Duma. The law is aimed at the introduction of uniform standards to regulate powers and guarantees of regional Сommissioners. "The High Commissioner’s Institute has been functioning for years. Life is changing, new trends have…

I found out from the post of Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Lyudmyla Denisova on Facebook that our Ukrainian colleagues did not receive from us responses to their appeals and requests about Ukrainian prisoners held in Russia. I was really surprised and concerned about that fact. Lyudmila Denisova sent me a list of those citizens, and I am quite…

On December 21, representatives of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation participated in conference "Protection of the Rights of Refugees and Asylum Seekers: Progress and Challenges" at the invitation of the Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia. During the visit, representatives of the High Commissioner met with Armenian Ombudsman Arman Tatoyan. Parties discussed practical cooperation…

The draft federal law "On General Principles of Organization and Operation of Commissioners for Human Rights in the Constituent Entities of the Russian Federation" was submitted to the State Duma. The law is aimed at the introduction of uniform standards to regulate powers and guarantees of regional commissioners. On the eve of the first reading of the draft law, round tables, discussions and conferences…

The Ryazan Region Duma supported the adoption of the draft federal law "On General Principles of Organization and Operation of Commissioners for Human Rights in the Constituent Entities of the Russian Federation" submitted to the State Duma. The law is aimed at the introduction of uniform standards for regulating powers and guarantees of regional commissioners. On the eve of the first reading of the…

On December 18, High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova participated in parliamentary hearings "25th anniversary of the Russian Federation Constitution and the institute of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation" held in the State Duma. Among other participants of the event were Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Olga Timofeeva,…

On December 17, High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova met with Protector of Citizens (Ombudsman) of the Republic of Serbia Zoran Pasalić. The participants of the meeting discussed topical human rights issues and further collaboration under a Memorandum on Cooperation between ombudspersons of Russia and Serbia. Tatiana Moskalkova told the Serbian Ombudsman about the…

According to High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova, the issue frequently raised by students at the meetings with the federal ombudswoman is whether the ban of local authorities on rap performances violates human rights. "Part of the older generation has always negatively perceived and continue perceiving new art forms. It suffices to recall such phenomena…

High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova received an application for state protection from lawyer B. engaged in the investigation of a criminal case related to excess of authority by officers of the Yaroslavl Penal Colony No. 1 and use of violence against convicts. Based on the information provided, the High Commissioner twice appealed to the Chairman of the…